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Industry Growth Program

Industry Growth Program

Funds Australian manufacturing small businesses developing innovative production and commercialization capabilities.

OpenVictorian State Government (Umbrella)AustraliaDeep-tech · adjacent
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About

The Industry Growth Program is a standing competitive grant program administered by Business Victoria, part of the Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR). It supports Victorian small and medium enterprises undertaking innovative commercialisation or manufacturing growth projects. Two funding tiers are available: grants of AUD 50,000 to AUD 250,000 for early-stage commer…

What this grant funds

Innovative commercialisation and manufacturing capability growth for Victorian SMEs.

Key facts
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.—
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: business.vic.gov.au