Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the hydrogen 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 10 of 10This $70 million competitive funding round supports the development and deployment of two or more large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia. The initiative aims to fast-track the commercialization of renewable hydrogen technology and build a competitive hydrogen industry aligned with the National Hydrogen Strategy.
The Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies. The program aims to fund projects that contribute to optimising the transition to renewable electricity, commercialising clean hydrogen, or supporting the transition to low emissions metals.
The Hydrogen Headstart Program provides up to $2 billion in revenue support to fund large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia. The program aims to accelerate development of Australia's hydrogen industry, catalyse clean energy industries, and help Australia connect to global hydrogen supply chains.
This $25 million competitive funding round supports research and development activities in renewable hydrogen production, storage, and distribution technologies. The program aims to commercialize renewable hydrogen through innovative R&D across two streams: Hydrogen and Hydrogen Vector Production, or Hydrogen Storage and Distribution.
The Private Sector Pathways Program supports Queensland-based small-to-medium enterprises to collaborate with corporate partners on solving specific business challenges and developing commercialisation opportunities. Selected applicants receive co-funding of up to $200,000 from the Queensland government and their corporate partner to trial innovative solutions over 6-12 months, while retaining intellectual property ownership.
A $2.77 million grant supporting Rux Energy's development of advanced nanoporous materials for hydrogen storage solutions in heavy industry and transport. The project involves collaboration between Rux Energy, University of Sydney, UNSW, ANSTO, and industry partners to accelerate commercialisation and validation of hydrogen storage technology that improves energy efficiency and reduces costs.
A grant program supporting not-for-profit Industry Partner Organisations to provide specialised sectoral advice and expertise to businesses in the Industry Growth Program. These organisations leverage their sectoral expertise in priority areas identified by the National Reconstruction Fund to help businesses commercialise and grow, complementing one-on-one advisory services provided to eligible SMEs.
The Advancing Renewables Program supports development, demonstration, and pre-commercial deployment projects in renewable energy and clean technology. It funds projects addressing ultra low-cost solar, renewable electricity transition, clean hydrogen commercialisation, low emissions metals, and transport decarbonisation.
The HyGATE Initiative supports real-world pilot, trial and demonstration projects along the hydrogen supply chain, facilitating collaboration between Australian and German partners. Projects can cover any aspect of renewable hydrogen value chain including generation, processing into derivatives, transport, storage, usage, and commercial/financing models. Australia and Germany have committed up to $50 million and €50 million respectively to establish the initiative.
A grant program supporting innovative renewable hydrogen projects through partnerships between Australian and UK organizations. The program funds projects across the hydrogen production, storage, and supply chain sectors to accelerate low-carbon hydrogen development and commercialization.
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.