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.
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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.
Defence Industry Development Grants — Skilling
🇦🇺DISR · Australia
Supports Australia's defence sector by funding technical training and professional upskilling for strategic capability teams.
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.
Driving the Nation Program
🇦🇺ARENA · Australia
Funds zero-emission vehicle development and deployment across Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.
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.
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.
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.
Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund — Green Metals
🇦🇺ARENA · Australia
Funds low-emission metals innovation and deployment in Australia to strengthen real-world implementation.
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.
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.
Ignite Ideas Fund
🇦🇺Advance Queensland · Australia
Pays Queensland businesses at MVP stage or beyond to commercialise and roll out an innovative product or service.
Industry Growth Program
🇦🇺Vic Gov · Australia
Funds Australian manufacturing small businesses developing innovative production and commercialization capabilities.
Industry Growth Program — Early-Stage Commercialisation
🇦🇺DISR · Australia
Funds Australian small businesses in early commercialization through feasibility, proof-of-concept, and prototype support.
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.
IP Group Balance-Sheet Equity
🇬🇧IP Group · United Kingdom
Invests directly in university spinouts across health, deep technology, and clean technology from formation through scale-up.
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.
mVRAF
🇦🇺Vic Gov · Australia
Supports Victoria RNA research teams translating mRNA science into practical therapies and health-focused prototypes.
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.
NHMRC Ideas Grants
🇦🇺NHMRC · Australia
Funds innovative health and medical research projects in Australia to advance clinical and community impact.
NHMRC Investigator Grants
🇦🇺NHMRC · Australia
Funds senior investigators in Australia through competitive grants combining salary, infrastructure, and leadership support.
Powering the Regions ITS — Round 3
🇦🇺ARENA · Australia
Funds regional industrial decarbonization projects at Australian facilities to strengthen real-world implementation.
Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program — Round 2
🇦🇺QLD Government · Australia
Offers matched support for Queensland manufacturers increasing productivity, export pathways, and reshoring potential.
Victorian Land Systems Fund SCUP
🇦🇺Vic Gov · Australia
Supports Australian manufacturing supply-chain development by helping small businesses access defense procurement opportunities.
Australia R&D Tax Incentive
🇦🇺ATO · Australia
Funds Australian companies through tax incentives that reward innovation investment and reduce financial risk.