Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund

Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund — Seed

Administers the Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund to support Queensland projects turning raw materials into commercial solutions.

Eligibility · Australia · AU-QLD

The Queensland Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund provides grants of up to AUD 2 million and equity investments of up to AUD 30 million to support the development of Queensland's critical minerals and battery technology sector. The fund is jointly administered by QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation) and the Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 30 June 2027, making the fund a standing programme rather than a discrete-round instrument.

The fund is part of Queensland's broader effort to position the state as a participant in global critical minerals supply chains and battery manufacturing value chains, supported by the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund and the state's wider resources and energy strategy. Funding is available to businesses and consortia pursuing projects in critical minerals extraction, processing, or battery technology development within Queensland.

Detailed application process documentation and eligibility criteria were not fully captured in available source materials; prospective applicants should contact the Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development directly for current programme guidelines and confirm the specific requirements for grant versus equity investment pathways.