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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

    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

    DEADLINE: Accelerator Program Access Grants

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    For Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry The Accelerator Program Access Grants (APAG) provides funding for up to five senior or executive level managers to travel to and participate in recognised national or international incubator, accelerator or business training programs. $100,000 has been allocated to this round. Up to $20,000 will be provided per organisation,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Accelerator Program Access Grants

    DEADLINE: CUREator+ Program Round 2

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    CUREator+ will provide SMEs (SMEs) with access to investment capital, commercial guidance, international expert networks, and hands-on support and mentorship to drive the translation and commercialisation of their opportunities. In addition to program oversight, SMEs will be supported to secure follow-on funding and facilitate their continued development. This program aims to support the development of:… Continue reading DEADLINE: CUREator+ Program Round 2

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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… 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

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    DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1B

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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 1B