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Accelerating Commercialisation

Funds Australian businesses with up to A$1 million to commercialise novel, IP-heavy products, processes and services.

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Accelerating Commercialisation is a federal grant from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, delivered under the Entrepreneurs' Programme, that funds Australian businesses with novel products or processes ready to commercialise beyond basic R&D — particularly biotech, medtech, deep-tech and other IP-heavy startups with a clear path to market and high commercialisation costs. Grants of

The grant targets Australian businesses with novel products or processes that are ready to commercialise beyond basic R&D, particularly biotech, medtech, deep-tech and other IP-driven startups with a clear path to market and high commercialisation costs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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