Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the research groups 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 2 of 2ARENA is providing $60 million in competitive funding to support research and development and commercialisation of Australian solar PV technology. The program seeks to accelerate cost reductions and achieve a Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for utility-scale solar PV of under $20 per MWh through innovations in cells, modules, and balance of systems.
A competitive funding round under the Transformative Research Accelerating Commercialisation (TRAC) Program seeking R&D projects to accelerate cost reductions in solar PV generation and help meet the Australian Government's stretch goal of $15 per MWh for utility scale solar PV. The round has two streams: cells and modules efficiency improvements, or balance of system and operations and maintenance cost reductions.
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.