Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the entrepreneurs sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 6 of 6A Commonwealth grant program that provides funding to support the establishment and operation of business incubators and accelerators across Australia. The program funds various types of incubation programs including regional incubators, sector-specific accelerators, and programs targeting specific entrepreneur demographics.
This initiative provides eligible innovators and entrepreneurs with up to $10,000 worth of access to world-class fabrication facilities and technical expertise to turn designs into physical prototypes. Vouchers cover time on machines, expert consultation, and access to specialized equipment across partner institutions including ANU, CIT, UC, and UNSW Canberra.
A grant program investing in researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs across NSW to fast-track emerging clean technology solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program supports innovation across the entire product development lifecycle, from research through to market-ready products, helping local ideas reach the global stage.
The Deadly Innovation Strategy supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs, innovators and communities to access opportunities in the global future economy. It aims to increase economic participation and independence for Indigenous innovators in Queensland through co-designed initiatives that create leadership opportunities, foster partnerships, and unlock resources for job creation and business development.
This grant supports research and commercialisation organisations to develop lower-cost, accurate technological solutions for measuring soil organic carbon stocks. Funding covers proof of concept, validation, or early-stage commercialisation activities, with successful applicants demonstrating how their technology solution effectively measures, estimates, and/or predicts soil organic carbon in operational environments.
A Commonwealth grant program that provides funding to incubators and accelerators to engage experts-in-residence who mentor and support startup companies. The program supports various types of organizations including universities, councils, and private companies to deliver mentoring, workshops, and advisory services to early-stage entrepreneurs.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.