Industry Growth Program

The Industry Growth Program is Australia's federal commercialisation program run by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources through business.gov.au and AusIndustry. It supports innovative small and medium enterprises and startups working in the National Reconstruction Fund's priority areas, including clean energy, medical science, transport, agriculture and fisheries value-add, resources value-add, defence capability, and enabling capabilities. The department says the program has awarded 133 grants totalling A$201.5 million, and the current cycle is paused to new applications. It combines advisory services with matched grants. Businesses receive tailored guidance first, then eligible firms can pursue Early-Stage Commercialisation grants of A$50,000 to A$250,000 or Commercialisation and Growth grants of A$100,000 to A$5 million. The lower tier supports feasibility, proof of concept, and early prototyping, while the higher tier reaches through market entry and scaling. Applicants must be incorporated Australian businesses with annual turnover under A$20 million, and the grant path is limited to entities that meet eligibility and merit tests. The program suits companies that can turn technical work into a market-ready offer and show how the project strengthens Australian capability. It is administered through a national adviser network and an independent assessment committee, which gives it a guided entry point rather than a simple open call. For founders, the practical test is whether the project sits inside the priority sectors and can justify a matched commercialisation investment.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.