Initiatives
Initiatives
PIP’s purpose is to promote research into and development of the Pilbara to increase the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the pastoral sector.
Our partnership is committed to rejuvenating pastoral lands through the exploration of innovative strategies and production systems that promise business viability and climate resilience. A significant part of this commitment is fostering an inclusive pastoral industry by encouraging greater Aboriginal participation, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancements and sustainable practices are accessible to all community members.
Our initiative seeks to pave the way for a diverse, technologically adept industry, ready to embrace change and drive forward with a strong sense of purpose and inclusivity.
We’re keen on building a future-ready pastoral workforce. This involves integrating advanced agricultural technologies and innovations to not only enhance labor capabilities and efficiencies but also to open up new employment avenues across the northern WA. By doing so, we aim to create a vibrant, inclusive pastoral community equipped to navigate and thrive in the face of future challenges and opportunities.
Our initiative seeks to pave the way for a diverse, technologically adept industry, ready to embrace change and drive forward with a strong sense of purpose and inclusivity.
PIP’s Strategic plan
PIP’s Strategic plan identifies four priority areas:
- Optimising Feedbase Utilisation
- Environmental Sustainability (CN30)
- People Capability
- Innovative Technologies
- Project Partners: KPCA
- Region: Pilbara
- Grant amount: $750,000
Joining the Partnership
Interested in making a transformative investment in the Pilbara’s beef industry?
By becoming a partner with the Pilbara Innovation Partnership (PIP), you can contribute to a sustainable and thriving economic future in the region. We are actively seeking partners to continue and expand our initiatives.
By partnering with PIP, you’ll benefit from streamlined impact measurements that simplify the evaluation of investment effectiveness. As a central hub for expertise, PIP enhances knowledge sharing across the Pilbara and northern Australia, amplifying the impact of our initiatives. We are committed to advocating for best practices within the beef industry and educating on operational efficiency not only in the Pilbara, but throughout Northern Australia.
Our inclusive approach ensures that the pastoral sector plays a central role in decision-making, leading to precise and impactful outcomes. Additionally, partnering with PIP gives you access to an extensive network of resources and stakeholders, maximizing the reach and efficiency of your investment.
If you are interested in place-based investment and leveraging PIP’s network, we encourage you to connect with us in Karratha to explore how we can make a significant impact together
How do we collaborate with PIP on a project?
01 Align With Our Impact
Projects should directly contribute to our strategic themes of optimising feed base utilisation, workforce development, environmental sustainability (CN30), cattle health and nutrition, and innovative technology adoption. We prioritise initiatives that promise significant, long-term benefits for the beef industry and that demonstrate potential for wide-reaching impact across the region.
Our process is designed to be open and transparent, encouraging sector-led proposals that align with our strategic goals. While we do not accept unsolicited proposals from startups or non-profits solely seeking project funding, we invite industry stakeholders to engage with us as a mechanism to collaborate deeply within the beef industry for lasting impact.
02 Eligibility Criteria
- To be considered for collaboration, projects must:
- Be led by entities within the beef industry or closely related sectors.
- Demonstrate or advance transformation change options for profitable beef production.
- Demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes that align with PIP’s goals.
- Involve cooperation among various stakeholders, highlighting community and industry partnerships.
- Be based in the Pilbara, or directly benefit the Pilbara beef production community.
03 Ineligible Projects
The following projects are ineligible:
- Projects that perpetuate silos, lock up knowledge or are solely for private benefit.
- Projects that operate in isolation without collaboration from industry stakeholders.
- Initiatives outside the Pilbara region that do not impact the local beef industry.
- Projects that could potentially harm the environment or community.
We recognise that these areas are important but currently, we don’t have the resources to support them:
- Investigative/initial scoping projects (i.e. projects need to be beyond the initial idea stage and have the core relationships and components in place)
- Proposals seeking funding for individual climate relief, advocacy, or venture capital.
Questions?
The Pilbara Innovation Partnership (PIP) is a union between the McGowan Government, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and mining company Rio Tinto, which has extensive pastoral holdings in the region, aimed at enhancing beef production in the Pilbara through sustainable and innovative practices. PIP builds on the foundation of past research, development, and application initiatives in the region, leveraging existing knowledge and capabilities to drive forward new projects. By integrating learnings from previous collaborations and successes, PIP aims to foster a thriving agricultural community in the Pilbara.
PIP offers a variety of support for projects that align with our strategic themes, such as land management, workforce development, business management, cattle health and nutrition, infrastructure improvements, financial sustainability, and the adoption of innovative technologies. Support can include funding, access to a network of industry experts, shared resources, in kind support from PIP partners and assistance with implementing best practices and technologies.
If you’re interested in investing in the Pilbara and collaborating through co-investment with PIP, we encourage you to connect with us to discuss how your investment goals align with our strategic initiatives. PIP offers a platform for place-based initiatives, providing a unique opportunity to engage with local stakeholders and contribute to meaningful and sustainable development in the region.
For project funding, ensure your proposal aligns with PIP’s strategic themes and demonstrates potential for significant impact in the Pilbara beef industry. While we prioritise projects that involve collaboration and benefit the local community, we suggest reaching out to discuss your project’s alignment with our goals. This discussion can help clarify potential support and the next steps for engagement.
Our process is designed to be open and transparent, encouraging sector-led proposals that align with our strategic goals. While we do not accept unsolicited proposals from startups or non-profits solely seeking project funding, we invite industry stakeholders to engage with us as a mechanism to collaborate deeply within the beef industry for lasting impact.
