Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the research institutions 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 7 of 7The NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge Fund promotes innovative, collaborative research projects that bring together NSW/ACT university expertise with industry or government challenges in five NSSN priority themes. Grants of up to $100,000 per project support the development of smart sensing solutions with a defined pathway to genuine impact through commercialisation or operationalisation.
The CRC Grants Program provides funding to establish and operate Cooperative Research Centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct collaborative research. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental sustainability, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.
A grant program that funds collaborative research projects between industry and academia to develop innovative solutions. The grant supports projects addressing environmental and economic challenges, such as ACE Infrastructure's development of wireless charging systems for electric heavy vehicles.
A grant program that funds collaborative research projects between industry and academia to develop innovative solutions. The grant supports projects like ACE Infrastructure's development of a world-first Road Embedded Wireless Power Transfer (REWPT) charging system for electric trucks and buses on regional Australian roads.
Feasibility funding for a project led by Deakin University in partnership with Australian National University, Optimal Group Australia Pty Ltd, Quintessencelabs Pty Ltd, and University of South Australia. The project focuses on developing quantum secured communications for information networks in smart microgrids to optimize the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks.
Long-term, industry-led research collaboration funding that supports cooperative research efforts between industry, government, and research institutions. The program provides a platform for innovative projects requiring expertise from multiple sectors to deliver tangible outcomes.
A grant program funding research and development projects to reduce methane emissions from livestock through various innovative solutions including feed additives, injection technologies, and delivery systems. Projects involve developing and demonstrating anti-methanogenic additives, probiotics, and alternative feed formulations for grazing animals and feedlot systems.
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.