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CRC-P Grants Round 19 — AI Accelerator

Supports Australian small businesses and researchers building applied artificial intelligence projects through industry partnerships and shared development resources.

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CRC-P Grants Round 19 — AI Accelerator is a closed cycle of the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) programme, administered by DISR through the Business Grants Hub. Round 19 opened March 18, 2026, closed May 12, 2026, and will announce outcomes in August 2026, with funding commencing August–September 2026. The round carried a $20 million ring-fenced pool specifica…

What this grant funds

Short-term industry-led collaborative research projects developing products, services, or processes that solve industry problems, with Round 19 focused on AI system development.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.12–36 months
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 20M
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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: business.gov.au