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How to submit a research idea

Each investment starts with an idea – and if you're a processor or service provider we’d love for you to share yours by talking to our R&D managers.

Process 

Step 1 – initial idea

• AMPC is happy to accept ideas from anyone at any point in time
• We assess all ideas against a set of criteria
• Any ideas that pass the initial screening process will proceed to a formal proposal submission process
  
  

Step 2 – formal proposal 

• All investments will require a Full Research Proposal (FRP) to be submitted
• Depending on the nature of the proposal we may undertake a request for proposals process – research providers and levy payers are welcome to submit FRPs
• All proposals submitted will be subject to a detailed assessment process building on the criteria from step 1 
• Responses will be assessed and the best service provider will be chosen
• Contracts will then be issued and the work will begin

Participation in investments 

We promote strong processor participation in our R&D activities and expressions of interest will be distributed to industry members.  

Leading Edge Only platform 

AMPC has partnered with Leading Edge Only (LEO) to facilitate collaboration with new and existing providers from around the world on future research and development projects for the Australian red meat processing industry. 

AMPC will be seeking innovative proposals for a range of tenders which are known as ‘challenges’ on the platform.

Current challenges open to providers 

Innovating Bone-In Cubing for Lamb, Goat & Mutton: Revolutionising red meat processing in Australia

The Challenge 

Currently, bone-in cubing is performed manually using bandsaws, which cut lamb, goat or mutton carcasses into smaller, portion-sized pieces that include both meat and bone. However, this manual process presents significant challenges:

• Inconsistent cube sizes lower product quality
• Bone fragmentation compromises food safety and quality
• The labour-intensive process increases workplace safety risks, particularly with the use of bandsaws
• Maintaining a consistent meat-to-bone ratio can be difficult.

Proposals Innovating Bone-In Cubing for Lamb, Goat & Mutton: Revolutionising red meat processing in Australia

AMPC are seeking an innovative solution to automate the bone-in cubing process for lamb, goat and mutton meat. The goal is to:

• Deliver high-quality bone-in cubes that meet market demand
• Improve cutting precision and reduce bone fragmentation
• Enhance worker safety
• Maintain product consistency
• Increase processing efficiency and optimise labour costs.

What we are interested in:

• Ability to process meat with the bone in
• Capable to handle hot, chilled, case-hardened or frozen meat states
• Ability to deliver consistent cubes within the target range of 25mm to 50mmAbility to process whole carcasses or portions like Forequarter, Hindquarter, Middle, or 6-Way cuts
• Minimising bone dust while maintaining high-quality portion control
• Bulk packing as the preferred method for finished cube packaging.
  
  

Read more about this challenge and submit your proposal through the LEO platform here:

https://www.leadingedgeonly.com/organisation/australian-meat-processor-corporation/innovating-bone-in-cubing-for-lamb-goat-and-mutton