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MVP Ventures Program

MVP Ventures Program — Seed

Funds small businesses in New South Wales to commercialise innovative products through hands-on development support.

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Eligibility · Australia · AU-NSW

The MVP Ventures Program is a competitive grant scheme administered by Investment NSW, a division of the New South Wales Premier's Department, providing funding to small businesses commercialising innovative products within the state. The programme runs multiple rounds within each fiscal year against a total pool of up to AUD 3 million per year. Round 3 of FY 2025–26 opened on 9 March 2026 and clo

Funds NSW-based small businesses commercialising innovative products across technology sectors at TRL 3–9, with grants of AUD 20,000 to AUD 75,000 covering product development and commercialisation activities.

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.3–12 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.nsw.gov.au