Defence Industry Development Grants Program
Funds Australian firms developing sovereign defence capabilities through grant support and capability upgrades.
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program sits under the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, with policy set by the Department of Defence and delivery through the Business Grants Hub. It is designed for Australian SMEs that are building sovereign defence industrial capability, and it is organized into four streams that separate industrial priorities, skilling, exports, and securit…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Supports Australian defence small businesses in strengthening commercial positioning for exports through capability building and market readiness assistance.
Funds Australian defence small businesses to improve security operations and infrastructure practices across critical manufacturing and cyber related capabilities.
Supports Australia's defence sector by funding technical training and professional upskilling for strategic capability teams.
Funds Australian defence small businesses to upgrade industrial manufacturing capacity aligned with national sovereign priorities through matched equipment support.