Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the industry 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 7 of 7Supports research projects that initiate or develop long-term strategic research alliances between higher education organisations and research end-users (business, industry, community organisations, or publicly funded research agencies). Projects must apply advanced knowledge to problems, acquire new knowledge, and secure commercial or other benefits of research.
The CRC Program funds collaborative research between industry, government, and academic partners to develop technologies and solutions for real-world problems. CRC CARE specifically focuses on developing technologies to assess, clean up, and prevent soil, water, and air contamination, with support totaling $56.1 million in Australian Government funding since 2005.
The CRC Grants program funds collaborative research centres that bring together industry, research organizations, and government to develop innovative solutions across various sectors. The program supports multiple CRCs working on challenges ranging from mine closure transformation and hydrogen fuel blending to cybersecurity, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare applications.
A NSW Government program developing technical specifications and piloting innovative projects to accelerate the uptake of low emissions products, services and materials across transport, building and housing sectors. The program supports the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 through guides for EV charger installation, low carbon concrete specifications, and energy efficiency upgrades for households.
Advance Queensland is a whole-of-innovation ecosystem initiative launched in 2015 that invests in a strong future Queensland economy. It supports the creation, scale up and international success of Queensland scientists, researchers, innovators and businesses through various grants and funding opportunities.
The LIEF scheme provides funding to eligible organisations for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities that can be shared between higher education organisations and industry. Researchers can seek funding for infrastructure and equipment purchases, construction and installation, leasing, consortium membership costs, and specialised computing facilities. The scheme fosters collaborative research initiatives and expands availability of research infrastructure for the broader research community.
The LIEF scheme provides funding to eligible organisations for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities that can be shared between higher education organisations and industry. Researchers can seek funding for infrastructure and equipment purchases, construction and installation, leasing, consortium membership costs, and specialised computing facilities. The scheme fosters collaborative research initiatives and enhances research capability across all disciplines excluding clinical and medical 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.