Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the research 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.
Available programs
Showing 6 of 6This grant provides innovative and targeted investment to manage and reduce the impact of marine debris on the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. It funds solutions for marine debris clean-up and impact mitigation, helping restore the health and protection of marine species and coastal ecosystems. The program runs over 7 years from 2023-24 to 2029-30 across two rounds.
This grant provides funding for medical researchers to develop better approaches addressing the impacts of brain cancer on quality of life and survivorship experience. It supports research into new educational and communication methods, information technology platforms, and strategies to improve communication between brain cancer survivors, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.
This program brings leading Australian research institutions together with Chinese partners to conduct collaborative research in priority areas including food and agribusiness, digital technology, energy and resources, and advanced materials. Grants support virtual joint research centres that aim to achieve economic, environmental and social benefits for both Australia and China.
This grant supports feasibility and development studies that demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of low emission feed supplement delivery technologies for grazing animals. It aims to fast-track technology solutions to market readiness, collect productivity and emissions data, and engage livestock producers to ensure cost-effective implementation within grazing operations.
Supports NSW universities and government research facilities to investigate and identify harmful chemical additives in plastics products and improve understanding of factors impacting recycled plastics quality and microplastics measurement.
This grant provides funding for Australian entities to validate and demonstrate technology solutions for delivering low emissions feed supplements to grazing animals. The program aims to fast-track commercial readiness of these solutions, collect productivity and abatement impact data, and engage livestock producers to ensure cost-effective implementation within grazing operations.
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.