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CSIRO Graphite Research and Development Grant

CSIRO Graphite Research and Development Grant

Funds Australian small business graphite development through supported research rapid prototyping and international commercialization planning.

This is the first (and to-date only) themed round of CSIRO's Graphite R&D Grant. Eligible SMEs access between $10,000 and $50,000 in CSIRO funding, on the condition the business contributes at least the same amount in cash. Project length is capped at six months. The program supports development of a sustainable graphite industry in Australia, positioning local producers to supply battery anode ma…

Collaborative R&D with CSIRO on natural and synthetic graphite production, particularly for battery anode applications. Themes: alternative feedstocks for synthetic graphite, recycling methods for graphite in batteries, characterisation of natural graphite ore, purification and spheronisation techniques, coating of spheronised materials, scale-up of graphite processing for battery anode activities, and other graphite-production innovation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.1–6 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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.csiro.au