Export & International Trade Grants

The Hydrogen Headstart program provides long-term revenue support to underwrite large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia. Funding is provided in the form of Headstart Production Credits (HPC), offering support per unit of production over a 10-year period of operations. The program aims to accelerate development of Australia's renewable hydrogen industry, support domestic decarbonisation, and help Australia connect to new global hydrogen supply chains.

A concession program for green hydrogen producers to significantly reduce their electricity costs in NSW. Up to $1.5 billion is available to support the development of the green hydrogen industry and drive down production costs.

This program provides funding to Western Australian sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea. It supports capital investments for on-farm finishing activities and processing supply chain enhancements through two funding streams.

This program supports the development of the Australian Capital Territory as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment. Funding is available for new and emerging technologies and ventures across three streams: Technology Demonstration, Policy Challenge, and Innovation Ecosystem grants.

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds small to medium enterprises to build Australia's sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. The program has four streams: Sovereign Industrial Priorities, Exports, Security, and Skilling, each tailored to address specific defence industry development outcomes.

This program provides loans to small to medium export businesses to help them expand their exports and reach new markets. Funding is available to fulfil contracts and purchase orders, develop export markets, and grow overseas sales.

This program provides matched funding to emerging, new-to-export and growing and experienced exporters in Queensland to respond to global opportunities and expand into new export markets. Eligible costs include engaging market specialists, export advisory services, product redesign and testing, export accreditation, and travel costs for product approvals and deal finalization.

This program provides NSW small to medium enterprises with support measures to help them attain new business in targeted global markets. Participants receive expert-led workshops, market intelligence briefings, cultural and pitch training, introductions to potential partners and buyers, and in-market visits with specialist staff support.

Supports established South Australian small and medium businesses with high growth potential to scale, build resilience and expand into new markets. Participants complete a nine-month program including 6 workshops, 8 mentoring sessions, and a structured capacity assessment to identify readiness for growth and key opportunities.

The Solar Sunshot Program seeks to accelerate the development of Australia's solar PV supply chains, catalyse clean energy industries, and drive innovation. It helps Australia connect to new global solar supply chains and take advantage of future employment and investment opportunities in this critical growth sector.

A course designed for Tasmanian businesses beginning their exporting journey to the national market. The program consists of 4 modules with pre-recorded videos, downloadable fact sheets, group discussions, quizzes, and surveys, plus two 30-minute individual mentoring sessions with experienced export advisors.

A grant program supporting manufacturing businesses to expand production capacity, develop advanced technologies, and establish sovereign manufacturing capabilities across priority sectors including space, medical products, critical minerals processing, food and beverage, clean energy, and defence.