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CSIRO Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC)

CSIRO RUIC matched-funding voucher

Funds Australian Queensland businesses to co-develop projects with regional universities under matching support.

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The RUIC matched-funding voucher provides Queensland-based SMEs with up to $50,000 to undertake a collaborative R&D project with a researcher from one of four regional Queensland universities. The minimum voucher is $10,000 — matched dollar-for-dollar by the business — giving a minimum project value of $20,000. The voucher is paid to the partner university (covering salary, operating costs and lim…

STEM-focused collaborative R&D project between a Queensland-based SME and one of: James Cook University, Central Queensland University, University of the Sunshine Coast, or University of Southern Queensland. Marketing and market-research projects are explicitly excluded.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.2 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 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: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.csiro.au