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Industry Growth Program

Industry Growth Program — Early-Stage Commercialisation

Funds Australian small businesses in early commercialization through feasibility, proof-of-concept, and prototype support.

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The Industry Growth Program — Early-Stage Commercialisation is a matched grant program administered by Australia's Department of Industry, Science and Resources. It provides grants of A$50,000 to A$250,000 to eligible small to medium enterprises conducting feasibility studies, proof-of-concept work, or prototyping activities at Technology Readiness Levels 3 through 6. The program is specifically d

Feasibility studies, proof-of-concept, and prototyping for innovative products, processes, or services in one or more of the seven NRF priority areas (value-add resources, agriculture/forestry/fisheries, transport, medical science, renewables and low emissions, defence, enabling capabilities).

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.20 weeks
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 30M

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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: business.gov.au