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Grants in Australia

Explore grants for companies in Australia. This directory includes national and regional funding from Australian innovation agencies, research funders and foundations, international programs open to applicants in Australia, and competitions any company can enter, with the deadline, award size and eligibility on every listing. Grants aimed at Australia come first.

Showing 25-48 of 652 grants

Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
Between cycles

Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)

🇦🇺DISR · Australia

Funds Australian startups and SMEs to solve government-nominated challenges with new tech.

AUD 1M
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
Between cycles

CRC-P Grants Round 19 — AI Accelerator

DISR · Australia

Supports Australian small businesses and researchers building applied artificial intelligence projects through industry partnerships and shared development resources.

AIRobotics+1
AUD 100K – AUD 3M
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
Between cycles

Defence Industry Development Grants — Exports

DISR · Australia

Supports Australian defence small businesses in strengthening commercial positioning for exports through capability building and market readiness assistance.

DefenseAerospace
AUD 15K – AUD 250K
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
Between cycles

Defence Industry Development Grants — Security

DISR · Australia

Funds Australian defence small businesses to improve security operations and infrastructure practices across critical manufacturing and cyber related capabilities.

DefenseCybersecurity
AUD 10K – AUD 100K
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
Between cycles

Defence Industry Development Grants — Skilling

DISR · Australia

Supports Australia's defence sector by funding technical training and professional upskilling for strategic capability teams.

DefenseAdvanced Manufacturing
AUD 5K – AUD 250K
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
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Defence Industry Development Grants — Sovereign Industrial Priorities

DISR · Australia

Funds Australian defence small businesses to upgrade industrial manufacturing capacity aligned with national sovereign priorities through matched equipment support.

DefenseAdvanced Manufacturing+1
AUD 50K – AUD 1M
Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
Between cycles

Driving the Nation Program

🇦🇺ARENA · Australia

Funds zero-emission vehicle development and deployment across Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.

MobilityEnergy Tech+1
AU
Between cycles

Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)

🇦🇺Austrade · Australia

Reimburses Australian businesses for a share of their eligible marketing and promotion spend when they sell or plan to sell products overseas.

AUD 80K
AU
Between cycles

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

🇦🇺Austrade · Australia

Pays Australian exporters and their representative bodies between $20,000 and $80,000 a year in matched funding to market and promote their goods and services in international markets, with the maximum set by their export-readiness tier.

AUD 20K – AUD 80K
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water logo
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First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants — Round 1

🇦🇺DCCEEW · Australia

Administers research teams and institutions for First Nations Clean Energy Advice Grants in energy systems and climate technology.

Energy TechClimate Tech
AUD 5K – AUD 80K
Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
Between cycles

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Green Metals

🇦🇺ARENA · Australia

Funds low-emission metals innovation and deployment in Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.

Advanced MaterialsAdvanced Manufacturing+2
Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
Between cycles

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

🇦🇺ARENA · Australia

Funds low-carbon liquid-fuel innovation and deployment in Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.

Energy TechClimate Tech+1
Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
Between cycles

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing

🇦🇺ARENA · Australia

Funds pre-commercial innovation and deployment of renewable energy technology manufacturing in Australia.

Energy TechAdvanced Manufacturing+1
AQ
Between cycles

Ignite Ideas Fund

🇦🇺Advance Queensland · Australia

Pays Queensland businesses at MVP stage or beyond to commercialise and roll out an innovative product or service.

MedtechAgritech
AUD 200K
VG
Between cycles

Industry Growth Program

🇦🇺Vic Gov · Australia

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

Advanced ManufacturingHardware
AUD 50K – AUD 5M
Department of Industry, Science and Resources logo
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Industry Growth Program — Early-Stage Commercialisation

🇦🇺DISR · Australia

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

AgritechBiotech+6
AUD 50K – AUD 250K
AG
Between cycles

Industry Growth Program (IGP)

🇦🇺Australian Govt · Australia

Funds Australian businesses to commercialise and scale up in priority sectors such as renewables, medical science, food and advanced manufacturing.

Energy TechMedtech+3
AUD 50K – AUD 5M
NSW Government logo
Between cycles

MVP Ventures Programme (NSW)

🇦🇺NSW Government · Australia

Co-funds New South Wales startups and SMEs building tech or hardware products, up to A$75,000 depending on the stream.

Hardware
AUD 75K
VG
Between cycles

mVRAF

🇦🇺Vic Gov · Australia

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

BiotechSynthetic Biology+1
AUD 100K – AUD 500K
Department of Education Australia logo
Between cycles

National Industry PhD Program — Round 8

🇦🇺Dept of Education AU · Australia

Administers students and early career scholars with mentoring support for National Industry PhD in artificial intelligence, agriculture innovation, and materials science.

AIAgritech+6
National Health and Medical Research Council logo
Between cycles

NHMRC Ideas Grants

🇦🇺NHMRC · Australia

Funds innovative health and medical research projects in Australia to advance clinical and community impact.

BiotechMedtech+2
National Health and Medical Research Council logo
Between cycles

NHMRC Investigator Grants

🇦🇺NHMRC · Australia

Funds senior investigators in Australia through competitive grants combining salary, infrastructure, and leadership support.

BiotechMedtech+2
Australian Renewable Energy Agency logo
Between cycles

Powering the Regions ITS — Round 3

🇦🇺ARENA · Australia

Funds regional industrial decarbonization projects at Australian facilities to strengthen real-world implementation.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergy Tech+2
Queensland State Government logo
Between cycles

Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program — Round 2

🇦🇺QLD Government · Australia

Offers matched support for Queensland manufacturers increasing productivity, export pathways, and reshoring potential.

Advanced ManufacturingRobotics+1
AUD 100K – AUD 1.5M

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