Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the universities 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 4 of 4The ITRP supports university researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. It includes Industrial Transformation Research Hubs that fund research projects focused on issues facing industry, and Industrial Transformation Training Centres that support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and postdoctoral researchers to gain practical skills and experience through industry placements.
Long-term, industry-led research collaboration funding that supports cooperative research between universities, industry, and other organizations. The program funds applied research projects that address industry challenges and drive innovation, as demonstrated by the CRC for Low Carbon Living's work on renewable energy sharing technology.
ARENA 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.
This initiative provides funding to a service provider to facilitate connections between industry, universities, registered training organisations and government entities. It delivers mentoring, exchange programs, industry placements and training for researchers to enhance their capacity to commercialise and translate health research.
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.