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    DEADLINE: Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Grants

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    The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects that: Stream 1 (Priority Area 3.1, Targeted Call for Research):conduct implementation research focused on addressing inequalities in access to high-quality care for older Australians from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds including, but not limited to: people… Continue reading DEADLINE: Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Grants

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    DEADLINE: Infrastructure Initiative – 2023 Innovative Trials

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    This grant opportunity is part of the MRFF’s National Critical Research Infrastructure Initiative. NCRI provides funding through multiple streams to establish and extend infrastructure (facilities, equipment, systems and services) of critical importance that will be used to conduct world-class health and medical research. Within the NCRI innovation enablers stream, this grant opportunity will provide grants… Continue reading DEADLINE: Infrastructure Initiative – 2023 Innovative Trials

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    DEADLINE: WA Grain Growers Fund 2025 EOIs

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    The Council of Grain Grower Organisations Limited (COGGO) in Western Australia established the ‘COGGO Research Fund’ to invest in innovative research and development projects to the benefit of the WA grains industry. COGGO’s annual Research Fund investment in R&D plays a major role in assisting WA to maintain its market competitiveness and viability in the… Continue reading DEADLINE: WA Grain Growers Fund 2025 EOIs

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    DEADLINE: Indigenous Health Research Grant Opportunity

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    The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 11 years from 2018–19 to 2028–29. The objectives and outcomes of the 2024 Indigenous Health Research grant opportunity are detailed in the grant guidelines. Applications to this grant opportunity must propose research… Continue reading DEADLINE: Indigenous Health Research Grant Opportunity

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    DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

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    The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. There are four streams within the program, including: Sovereign Industrial Priorities (Deadline 31 August) Exports (Deadline 31 July) Security (Deadline 31 August) Skilling. (Deadline 31 July) The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream… Continue reading DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

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    DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 BioMedTech Incubator

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    The 2024 BioMedTech Grant Opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund and the Medical Research Commercialisation Initiative. This opportunity looks to fund suitable organisations to identify, select and support Australian SMEs undertaking early-stage medical research and medical innovation projects that have commercial potential. The intended outcome of the research funded by this grant opportunity is… Continue reading DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 BioMedTech Incubator

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    DEADLINE: Solar Scale up Challenge

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    The Solar ScaleUp Challenge aims to identify breakthrough innovations from all over the world and bring together the key stakeholders needed to commercialise and scale them. DETAILS

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    DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant

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    The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian government grant, funded through the $25.8 million New Industries Fund which sits under the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI). Prior to 2022, it was known as the ‘Innovation Vouchers Program’. The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive funding grant, designed to provide WA-based startups… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant

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    DEADLINE: SouthWest Angels Opportunity

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    Applications are now OPEN for innovative & scaleable WA startups looking for advice and potential investment. This round we are focused on tech and innovation for sustainability. Applications via our website www.southwestangels.com.au and close Fri 16 August 2024. Selected applicants will go through to pitch at our deal screening where they’ll receive feedback from our experts, and… Continue reading DEADLINE: SouthWest Angels Opportunity

    DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

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    The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban, suburban, and peri-urban communities of Australia. What do you get? Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies… Continue reading DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

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    DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

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    Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

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    DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

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    Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research… Continue reading DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

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    DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

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    Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

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    DEADLINE: X-TEND WA Program

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    X-TEND Program WA provides up to $150k for organisations that deliver programs to help establish investor and/or education/connections with startups, or that help grow regional, female and/or indigenous entrepreneurship. Deadline 30 August

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    DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

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    The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. There are four streams within the program, including: Sovereign Industrial Priorities (Deadline 31 August) Exports (Deadline 31 July) Security (Deadline 31 August) Skilling. (Deadline 31 July) The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream… Continue reading DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

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    DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program

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    The METS Innovation Program seeks to broaden support for research projects led by METS companies servicing WA’s mining industry. A $3 million funding program to support industry-led METS related research projects features a specific grant scheme with matched-funding up to $250,000 for eligible and successful grant holder companies, as well as project facilitation assistance for… Continue reading DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program

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    DEADLINE: 2024 MRIWA Grants

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    MRIWA grant applications for 2024 are now open! MRIWA accepts applications throughout the year for projects which address a challenge or issue facing the minerals industry in Western Australia. MRIWA seeks to support projects across its key focus areas, including: Net Zero Emission Mining Green Steel Exploration Amplification Critical Minerals Alternative Use of Tailings and… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 MRIWA Grants

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    DEADLINE: WA Venture Capital Initiative (RFP)

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    The Western Australian Government, as part of its commitment to support the State’s expanding innovation ecosystem, is seeking to enhance support for early-stage business growth to drive innovation, job creation, economic activity, and diversification. The WA Venture Capital (VC) Initiative is a Western Australian Government program seeking to accelerate, develop and enhance the VC industry… Continue reading DEADLINE: WA Venture Capital Initiative (RFP)

    DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding

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    Startups and university-backed projects worldwide can apply for non-dilutive funding ranging from $50K to $200K. This funding supports the development, evaluation, or validation of innovative solutions aligned with BARDA’s mission to enhance pandemic preparedness and health security. I-CREATE supports the development and acceleration of novel diagnostics and medical devices to detect, prevent, or respond to… Continue reading DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding

    DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants

    The HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRG) scheme is focused on responding to health issues identified within health care provider communities, and the translation of research findings into practice by health service delivery stakeholders. Through this scheme, the Foundation aims to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective evidence-based innovation into health care delivery to improve… Continue reading DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants

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    DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant

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    The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian government grant, funded through the $25.8 million New Industries Fund which sits under the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI). Prior to 2022, it was known as the ‘Innovation Vouchers Program’. The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive funding grant, designed to provide WA-based startups… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant

    DEADLINE: National Science Week Grants 2025

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    The National Science Week Grants 2025 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2025, Australia’s major national celebration of science. What do you get? Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2025 activities. Who is this… Continue reading DEADLINE: National Science Week Grants 2025

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    DEADLINE: 2024 Research Data Infrastructure Grants

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    This grant opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund and the Research Data Infrastructure Initiative. It looks to fund the creation or extension of national research data infrastructure to support world-class health and medical research in Australia. Research proposals should incorporate: new linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 Research Data Infrastructure Grants

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    DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant Applications

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    Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant Applications

    DEADLINE: Pipeline Accelerator Vouchers

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    Offering academics and SMEs a diverse range of Australian translational medical research capabilities. The Pipeline Accelerator aims to further reduce the cost of access to TIA and Phenomics Australia facilities and enable seamless access to the NDF to enable various therapeutic development projects,

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    DEADLINE: AgriFutures / Earthshot Prize Opportunity

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    Between $150,000 and $500,000 funding to support co-innovation between SMEs across Singapore and Australia This program provides funding for Australian and Singaporean enterprises to collaborate on commercially viable, innovative green products and services. Grants will support projects that focus on priority green economic sectors, including: renewable and green energy waste managment and circular economy sustainable… Continue reading DEADLINE: AgriFutures / Earthshot Prize Opportunity

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    DEADLINE: Circular Fashion Innovation Fund

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    The eBay Circular Fashion Fund is seeking to support pioneering businesses that are using technology and services to change customer behaviour within the fashion industry. We are looking for forward-thinking solutions which will develop the way we think about fashion's circular economy. Market winners receive a share of $200k AUD and the opportunity to pitch… Continue reading DEADLINE: Circular Fashion Innovation Fund

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    DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

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    The Solar SunShot program aims to support innovative solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain.   The total funding allocated for the program is up to $1 billion (total funding allocation). The amount of funding allocated for a funding round will be specified in the relevant funding announcement.   Two funding rounds have… Continue reading DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

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    DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity

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    MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity Description: The 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. This grant opportunity has four streams. Stream 1 – Innovation enablers: Addresses an area of unmet medical need by… Continue reading DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity

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    DEADLINE: X-PRIZE Water Scarcity Track A Qualifying Submission Deadline

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    The Competition Guidelines summarize the high-level requirements and procedures of the competition. These guidelines are based upon extensive research and consultation with dozens of experts and researchers across a wide array of relevant fields. Open for public comment until June 1, 2024, we encourage those interested to submit feedback or questions regarding the guidelines by emailing waterscarcity@xprize.org. Submitted feedback will… Continue reading DEADLINE: X-PRIZE Water Scarcity Track A Qualifying Submission Deadline