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mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund (mVRAF)

mVRAF

Supports Victoria RNA research teams translating mRNA science into practical therapies and health-focused prototypes.

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

The mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund (mVRAF) is a competitive grant programme administered by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) under mRNA Victoria, the Victorian State Government's initiative to position Victoria as the Asia-Pacific region's leading mRNA technology hub. The fund has completed four rounds since its launch in June 2022, disbursing a total across a…

What this grant funds

mRNA therapeutics, mRNA vaccines, and agriculture RNA research. Pan-Victorian research entities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.—
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.AUD 1.7M
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Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: djsir.vic.gov.au