Technology Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

The objective of the Ideas Grant scheme is to support innovative research projects addressing specific question(s). The expected outcomes are: • innovative and creative research • funding of researchers at all career stages • funding any area of health and medical research from discovery to implementation. It is expected that the CIA will have the capability to lead the team in achieving the project aims. Only applications that address the intended objective and outcomes will be competitive for funding. The Ideas Grant scheme is not intended to support research where a clinical trial or cohort study is the primary objective, and applications meeting that description should be submitted to the Clinical Trial and Cohort Studies Grant scheme. Where applications have elements consistent with both the Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant scheme and the Ideas Grant scheme, applicants should decide where the project is predominantly suited, based on the objectives and intended outcomes of

The ESVCLP program supports fund managers and investors in stimulating early stage venture capital investments in Australia. Fund managers can raise venture capital funds between $10 million and $200 million to invest in innovative early stage businesses, while both fund managers and investors receive tax benefits including exemptions on income and gains from eligible investments.

A venture capital investment program that provides capital and professional expertise to innovative Australian early-stage companies and high-growth startups. The program offers increased fund sizes up to $200 million, a 10% tax offset on capital deployed into start-up companies, and a tax-exempt environment for investment returns.

A program that provides capital for early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to invest in innovative Australian businesses. The program attracts venture capital investors to high-potential sectors including agricultural technology, enabling funding for companies like SwarmFarm Robotics to develop and scale cutting-edge solutions.

A legislated tax offset program that supports companies to invest in eligible research and development by offsetting some of the associated costs. The program provides refundable or non-refundable tax offsets based on company turnover and R&D expenditure proportions, with offsets up to $150 million.

The Additive Manufacturing CRC establishes a world-class ecosystem for 3D printing technology spanning the entire value chain. It brings together Australia's AM research community and ambitious companies to accelerate innovation, explore new sustainable materials, and certify production, supporting widespread industrial adoption of AM technologies.

Funding for EPE Oceania Pty Ltd to design, build, test and operate Australia's first lunar rover on the Moon's south pole. This is the first Australian-led space mission to another celestial body, with $42 million in funding from the Australian Space Agency's Moon to Mars Program.

Partnership Projects will support collaborations, within the Australian context, that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, to improve health services and processes. The objectives of the Partnership Project scheme are to: • Meet the need for more effective integration of research evidence into health policy and service delivery • Create partnerships among policy makers, managers, service providers and researchers • Provide support to answer often complex and difficult questions that policy makers, managers and service providers face when making decisions and implementing policies that affect Australians’ health and health care • Be highly responsive to the priorities of government, the community and health professionals • Enable applicants to apply for funding at any time during the year to allow researchers and Partner Organisations to develop timely collaborations. Eligibility: Appications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institut

Grants to support medical research and medical innovation projects through the establishment of BioMedTech Incubators. The program funds eligible organisations to identify, select and support Australian SMEs undertaking early-stage medical research and innovation projects with commercial potential in areas such as biomarkers, diagnostics, therapeutics, assistive devices and digital technologies.

This grant program supports researchers pursuing innovative projects to develop new products and interventions in health and medical research, with the goal of creating treatments for serious and incurable health conditions. Funding supports programs of research comprising linked projects with a 10-year time horizon, from proof-of-concept through to full clinical implementation.

This program provides funding to enable the demonstration and deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies. It supports projects that overcome barriers to ZEV uptake by fleets, optimize battery electric vehicle integration into the grid, demonstrate new ZEV use cases, and increase skills and knowledge in ZEV technologies.

The 2026 NHMRC-Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) grant opportunity supports Australian participation in an international collaboration with Switzerland through the Australian - Swiss Joint Research Programme Call for Proposals 2026. NHMRC is working with SNSF to support Joint Research Projects to promote collaborative projects with clearly defined goals, involving at least one partner based in Switzerland and one based in Australia. The research field for this collaboration is: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare for populations of diverse sex, gender or sexual orientations or other underrepresented population groups. Applicants are required to justify how their target population is considered underrepresented in the context of this funding opportunity. Possible topics include but are not limited to: • AI for medical decision support for diagnosis and treatment planning, with a focus of underrepresented population groups • Addressing bias in medical training data • Enhanc

A collaborative funding opportunity between NHMRC and the Swiss National Science Foundation supporting joint research projects addressing artificial intelligence in healthcare for underrepresented population groups. The program funds Australia-based researchers participating in transnational consortia to develop solutions that mitigate biases in AI healthcare applications through diverse training datasets, evaluation mechanisms, inclusive data governance, and culturally informed protocols.

The Australian Laureate Fellowships grant opportunity encourages applications from the highest-quality researchers by providing eligible Australian Laureate Fellows with project funding in addition to a salary and salary-related (on-cost) support. We may name two successful Australian Laureate Fellows as the Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Laureate Fellow and the Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellow. The Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Laureate Fellowship may be available to a highly ranked female participant from the humanities, arts and social science disciplines. The Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship may be available to a highly ranked female participant from the science and technology disciplines. Recipients will be provided with additional funding to undertake an ambassadorial role to promote women in research. The Australian Laureate Fellowships objectives are to: attract and retain outstanding researchers and research leaders of international reputation, with ex

The 2026 NHMRC-European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) Grant Opportunity supports Australian participation and collaboration in transnational research projects through European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) Call for Proposals. The EP BrainHealth offers 2 calls: one in the field of neurological, mental disorders and sensory disorders (EP BrainHealth Call 1) and one in the field of neurodegenerative disorders (EP BrainHealth Call 2). Further information on the EP BrainHealth Call for Proposals is available from the EP BrainHealth website. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. • Australia-based researchers must submit an application at the full proposal stage to both NHMRC and the EP BrainHealth Secretariat to be considered for 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth funding. A copy of the full proposal as submitted to EP BrainHealth must be included in the 2026 NHMRC-EP BrainHealth application for funding. • The C

The 2025 NHMRC-Horizon Europe grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative research under Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe facilitates collaboration and strengthens research impact and innovation while tackling global challenges. NHMRC will invite Australia-based researchers who are listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission (EC) to apply to NHMRC for support of the Australian component of research under the following topics submitted under the Horizon Europe topics listed in section 2.4 of the 2025 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines. Applicants should note that the topics are listed either under a single stage deadline model or a two-stage deadline model and have different submission dates: Single stage deadline model – 29 April 2026 Two-stage deadline model – 25 November 2026 Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. A list of NHMRC approved Administering Institution

The 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe grant opportunity supports Australian participation in international collaborative research under Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe facilitates collaboration and strengthens research impact and innovation while tackling global challenges. NHMRC will invite Australia-based researchers who are listed on eligible applications deemed fundable by the European Commission (EC) to apply to NHMRC for support of the Australian component of research under the following topics submitted under the Horizon Europe topics listed in section 2.4 of the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe Guidelines. Grant Activity Timeframe: Up to 5 years Total Amount Available (AUD): $4,000,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $0.00 to $500,000.00 Instructions for Application Submission: Applications must

This program provides funding to establish and extend infrastructure of critical importance for conducting world-class health and medical research in areas of unmet medical need. It supports four streams: innovation enablers, digitisation of health care, co-investment partnerships, and mRNA technology enablers.

The CRC-P grant supports collaborative research and development projects between industry and academia. ACE Infrastructure received a $3 million grant to develop a world-first prototype for wirelessly charging electric trucks and buses on regional Australian roads, addressing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

CRC-P Grants provide matched funding of $100,000 to $3 million for short-term (up to 3 years) industry-led research collaborations. Projects must develop a product, service or process that solves industry problems and benefits SMEs, with eligible costs including new research, proof of concept, pre-commercialisation, and industry-focused education.

A CRC-P grant supporting PEGRAS Asia Pacific and partner universities to develop technology that removes labels and adhesives from HDPE plastic waste, enabling 100% recycled HDPE for remanufacture in Australia. The project combines impact delamination and chemical washing technology to address the problem of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of HDPE waste going to landfill due to current recycling limitations.

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 government grant supporting research partnerships between companies and universities to develop innovative recycling technologies. Separtis received $1.18 million over three years to fund research into sustainable waste recovery applications, including recycling co-mingled plastics and recovering metals from e-waste.

The CRC-P program provides grants to support collaborative research projects between industry and research institutions. Seeing Machines partnered with Monash University's Accident Research Centre, Ron Finemore Transport, and Volvo Australia to develop fatigue prevention and driver monitoring technology for the commercial transport sector.

This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations. Projects must: develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs). You can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including: new research proof of concept activities pre-commercialisation of research outcomes industry-focused education and training activities conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research information sharing and communications related to the research. This is not a complete list and other costs may also be eligible. There is no specific amount of funding allocated to each CRC-P round. The number of CRC Projects we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available Program funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. Eligibility: To be eligible as a lea

This automation project integrates Edge AI with advanced sensors to reduce costly defects during die-casting of aluminium EV parts using robotic spectral imaging sensors. Edge AI methods will optimize production automation through root-cause analysis, reducing waste and energy consumption across manufacturing applications from aerospace to defence and mining. The lead partner APTA Automation will provide Australian firms with Edge AI solutions to increase global competitiveness and achieve enhanced sustainability.

This program provides funding to NSW startups to help them turn world-class research into market-ready products, services and systems. Eligible uses include prototyping, product development, manufacturing, scaling, salaries, market research, regulatory approvals, commercialisation strategies, specialist equipment, and intellectual property protection.

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 program provides advisory services and matched grant funding to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to support their commercialisation and growth initiatives.

The Industry Growth Program awards matched funding grants to high growth potential Australian businesses to commercialise their innovative projects and build Australian manufacturing capability. Grant amounts range from $50,000 up to $5 million, assessed on merit by an independent committee. Participants receive an Advisory Service report before applying for the matched funding grant opportunity.

The Industry Growth Program provides access to specialist expertise and networks to support early-stage startups in developing and growing their companies locally and globally. The program offers advisory services and grants to help innovative companies scale their operations and achieve market adoption.

A $5 million grant to support EMVision's expansion of their team and clinical studies for their First Responder portable brain scanner device. The funding also supports setting up a pilot production line in Sydney for export of the device globally.

This program provides funding to female-founded Queensland businesses to help them scale and build business capacity. It supports female founders to close early-stage investment rounds with government backing and grow innovative businesses across a wide range of industries.

This program provides matched co-investment funding to angel investors investing in Victorian AgTech startups. Investors can receive between $100,000 and $200,000 in matched funding to support early-stage AgTech ventures in Victoria.

A Commonwealth Government grant program that supports business research and innovation projects. This case study highlights Itree's REACH platform, which received $3.9 million in Commonwealth funding as part of a $5.9 million five-year funding package to develop intelligent data-sharing technology for child protection agencies.

This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses in Queensland with investment grants up to $100,000 and business strategic advisory services. The grants help First Nations businesses pursue innovation and accelerate growth, while advisory services cover costs for business strategy, legal, finance, marketing, mentoring, and grant writing support.

This program provides funding to build capacity within the NSW screen and digital games industry. Projects must support the growth and capability of NSW screen practitioners, organisations and businesses, and be aligned with strategic priorities in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027).

This program provides funding to small to medium NT businesses to help them protect themselves against cybersecurity threats and impacts. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible costs for professional services from approved providers to implement a Cyber Invest Plan, including cybersecurity controls uplift, managed service provider transitions, business continuity planning, and incident response planning.

This program provides funding to projects that enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes. Projects must contribute to improving supply chain resilience, supporting emissions reduction, or commercialising battery manufacturing technologies.

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.

These programs support market-ready tech scaleups with an operational base and customised support for overseas expansion. Landing Pads provide offshore residencies, coaching, in-market connections and introductions to partners and venture capital across locations in Bengalaru, London, Jakarta, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore. The Australian Dealroom Ecosystem allows tech companies to find international investors.

Investment funding available for high-growth and export-potential companies in South Australia to stimulate economic activity and job creation. The fund supports early-stage entrepreneurs and companies that have demonstrated a market for their product or service and can attract private co-investment.

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 Programme funds cooperative research centres that conduct collaborative research and development. The page features the Rail Manufacturing CRC, which developed Dwell Track technology to monitor passenger movements and optimize rail station operations, reducing dwell time and improving train service efficiency.

A free 8-week program for small to medium enterprises to progress their research and development opportunities or explore early-stage R&D decisions. The program provides practical support including R&D coaching, feedback on innovation challenges, viability assessment, and assistance in preparing R&D funding applications.

A 10% rebate program for eligible digital games production in New South Wales. The rebate supports games for entertainment purposes across all platforms including console, desktop, tablet, mobile, VR/AR. Games must have a minimum Qualifying NSW Expenditure of AU$350,000 to be eligible.

Registration program for organizations that provide research and development services to companies claiming the R&D Tax Incentive. Registered RSPs are listed on the official register, making them visible to companies seeking to outsource eligible R&D activities and helping them build their client base.

The R&D Tax Incentive provides tax support for businesses conducting research and development activities in Australia. It enables companies to offset R&D costs and attract private investment to develop innovative technologies and products.

The Space Concession helps companies develop high technology for the space sector by providing duty-free tariffs on eligible imported goods. It encourages technology transfer and expertise sharing for authorized space projects involving joint investment, research, manufacturing, or equipment supply between Australian and international parties.

The VCLP program provides attractive tax benefits for venture capital investors to make early or late stage investments in innovative Australian businesses. It supports the commercialisation of promising technologies developed by Australian research universities and their spin-out companies.

This program equips South Australian small and family businesses with practical, cost-effective, and tailored support to integrate AI solutions into their operations. Businesses receive 9 hours of tailored support through a structured 3-part model including an AI build day, 1:1 coaching, and ongoing support to help overcome barriers to AI adoption.

This program provides incentives to attract games development projects to Queensland and encourage growth in the local sector. It supports both local developers and international games companies looking to establish a new studio in Queensland. The incentive is designed to help companies with Australian business numbers that are paying Queensland resident games developers to work on a game.

One Business QLD provides Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and business owners with access to training, support and advice to help them create pathways to participate in Queensland's innovation economy. The program includes online specialised content, face-to-face workshops, networking forums, one-on-one support, and showcasing opportunities.

CRC Grants are part of the CRC Program. The CRC Program supports industry, research and the community in 2 ways: CRC Grants – support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research of between 3 and 10 years. CRC Projects (CRC-P) grants – support short term, industry-led collaborative research, for up to 3 years. CRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems. CRCs must: be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program aim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity increase research and development (R&D) capacity in small to medium enterprises (SMEs) encourage industry take up of research There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the

An optional advance finding is a legally binding decision by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the eligibility of R&D activities before formal registration for the R&DTI. A positive advance finding provides assurance of eligibility for up to 3 years and can be referenced when claiming the R&D tax offset with the ATO.

CRC Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible grant project costs, with applicants required to match the grant funding through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

A program that registers venture capital limited partnerships to invest in Australian businesses at various stages of development. Registered VCLPs have capital and are authorized to make venture capital investments in eligible companies, with investment focuses ranging from early-stage high-tech companies to mid-market buyouts.

A tax offset program that provides financial support to eligible corporations conducting research and development activities in Australia. Companies can claim tax offsets based on eligible R&D expenditure, with different benefit rates depending on company size and expenditure levels.

The CRC Grants Program funds collaborative research centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct research and development. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental solutions, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.

This grant supports the Gateway Network Governance Body (GNGB) in managing the integrity of the Superannuation Transaction Network (STN), which underpins Australia's superannuation system. The funding enables the GNGB to provide governance framework for the STN and ensure it assists employers and superannuation funds in meeting their obligations under the SuperStream regulatory program. The 2024-25 Budget provided an additional $2.7 million over 4 years to increase the annual grant to $1.349 million (adjusted for indexation).

A scheme that supports academic researchers in establishing careers in industry and industry-based researchers working in university settings. Provides salary contribution for up to 5 years and project costs to foster two-way mobility and skill-building in research collaboration, translation and commercialisation.

A prestigious research fellowship scheme supporting world-class researchers to conduct innovative and ground-breaking research in Australia. Provides funding for fellow salary, postdoctoral research associates, postgraduate researchers, and project costs up to $300,000 per year.

A named Australian Laureate Fellowship available to highly ranked female candidates from the science and technology disciplines. Recipients undertake an ambassadorial role to promote women in research and mentor early career researchers.

The Games Production Fund supports the development and production of video games by Australian companies. It provides funding to assist with the creation of innovative and commercially viable games for local and international markets.

The RUIC program connects Queensland-based SMEs with regional universities to help solve technical challenges and progress new ideas through collaborative R&D projects. Eligible SMEs can access up to $50,000 in dollar-matched funding, regional research facilitators for end-to-end support, free R&D training through the Innovate to Grow program, and networking opportunities with innovation experts and investors.

This program supports Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturers and advanced technology enterprises to engage specialist bid and tender writing consultants for defence procurement submissions. It provides up to 50% contribution toward consultancy costs, with funding available in two tiers based on procurement value.

CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to Australian start-ups and SMEs to undertake R&D activities with CSIRO researchers. The program pairs businesses with CSIRO experts to help investigate challenges, refine concepts, advance prototypes, conduct feasibility studies, and move ideas closer to market.

The Roo-ver Mission is a space project funded by the Australian Space Agency's Moon to Mars Program with $42 million in funding. EPE Oceania, through the ELO2 Consortium, will design, build, test and operate Australia's first lunar rover on the Moon's south pole. This represents the first Australian-led space mission to another celestial body.

This program provides small business owners and employees with free online training to identify cyber safety practices and prevent cyber threats. It includes self-paced online courses, live interactive webinars, on-demand webinars, resources hub, and cyber safety news and tips designed to improve cyber security capabilities among small businesses.

The Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds program supports investment in early-stage and growth-stage ventures through registered fund of funds partnerships. These funds invest in venture capital limited partnerships and early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to provide diversified exposure to small and medium-sized businesses across Australia.

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.

An overseas finding is a legally binding decision by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on whether R&D activities conducted outside Australia are eligible for the R&DTI program. Companies must obtain a positive overseas finding before claiming expenditure on R&D activities conducted outside Australia with the Australian Taxation Office.

A venture capital tax concession program jointly administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Australian Taxation Office. The program supports fund managers in establishing and managing venture capital limited partnerships to invest in eligible Australian companies. Registration, reporting, and ongoing compliance requirements apply.

A Commonwealth government program that provides venture capital funding to support innovative Australian businesses and startups. The program facilitates investment through limited partnerships to help build Australia's next generation of technology leaders and successful ventures.

This program supports collaborative partnerships between screen businesses and other industries to develop innovative projects and expand market opportunities. It funds projects that demonstrate commercial viability and potential for industry growth across the screen sector.

The ARC Centres of Excellence Program supports high-quality groups of researchers working in areas of national and international importance for Australia. Centres partner with strategic industry and research organisations to undertake innovative and potentially transformational research, develop international networks, and build Australia's research capacity. The program establishes focal points of expertise that maintain and develop Australia's international standing in research areas of national priority.

A tax offset program that allows eligible companies to claim tax deductions for research and development activities conducted overseas. Companies must obtain an Overseas Finding before registering and claiming a tax offset for overseas R&D activities, demonstrating that the work cannot be conducted in Australia and meets specific scientific and cost conditions.

This program allows applications to Innovation and Science Australia for various decisions related to ESVCLP partnerships, including allowing a partner's committed capital to exceed the 30% limit, extending repayment timelines, approving updated investment plans, and making determinations about investee business eligibility and activities.

This program allows partnerships under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) and Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) schemes to apply to Innovation and Science Australia for various decisions beyond registration, including partner capital limit exceptions, timeline extensions, and determinations regarding investee business eligibility and activities.

This program provides funding to Australian gamemakers to help them create or complete micro-scale games. Funding supports the development of original, new projects with budgets of up to $500,000, including projects at ideation or pre-production stage that demonstrate creative innovation, represent underrepresented backgrounds, or target underserved audiences.

The Biomedical Translation Fund provides capital to support groundbreaking innovation in Australia, helping commercialize research from universities and research organizations into commercial products. The fund addresses the 'Valley of Death' by providing a pool of $500 million ($250 million from the federal government and $250 million from private investors) to help innovative biomedical companies scale and achieve commercial success.

The objective of the Synergy Grant scheme is to: • support outstanding multidisciplinary teams of investigators to work together to answer questions that cannot be answered by a single investigator. The intended outcomes of the Synergy Grant scheme are: • multidisciplinary research that addresses major problems in all areas of human health and medical research, from discovery to translation. • highly collaborative teams of diverse researchers including by gender, career stage and cultural background, working together to address major problems in human health. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering Institutions. A list of NHMRC approved Administering Institutions is available at: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/manage-your-funding/nhmrc-funding/administering-institutions Applications must satisfy all the requirements set out in the Synergy Grants 2026 Guidelines. Total Amount Available (AUD): $55,000,000.00 Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $5

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Emerging Priorities and Consumer-Driven Research initiative aims to enable or support research that improves patient care and translation of new discoveries, and encourage collaboration between consumers and researchers. Funding from this Initiative will support the development of new diagnoses, treatments and cures, and the translation of new discoveries into clinical practice. Three topics of funding are available based on the primary focus of the research or the geographic location of the organisation undertaking the majority of the research. The objective of this grant opportunity is to: Topic A (Aim 2 of Research Plan; TCR): improving the mental health of First Nations children through research led by First Nations researchers that includes meaningful involvement of First Nations communities. Topic B (Aim 2 of Research Plan; TCR): the organisation undertaking the majority of the research is based in any area according to the Modified Monash

Space Machines Company will lead Space MAITRI, a joint Australian-Indian mission to demonstrate progress towards space debris management and a sustainable space future. The project incorporates an Australian-built Orbital Servicing Vehicle launched on an Indian launcher and demonstrates advanced manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainability technologies through space sector cooperation and supply chain partnerships between the two nations.

Space Machines Company will lead Space MAITRI (Mission for Australia-India's Technology, Research and Innovation), a joint industry-led Australian-Indian mission to demonstrate progress towards space debris management and a sustainable space future. The project will incorporate an Australian built Orbital Servicing Vehicle launched on a dedicated Indian launcher, demonstrating advanced manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence and sustainability technologies through Australian-Indian space sector cooperation and supply chain partnerships.

Cochrane is an international, independent, not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote evidence-based practice in service provision and clinical healthcare. Cochrane systematic reviews are a key element in improving the quality and accessibility of the evidence to support healthcare decision making. The Australian Government has announced a total of $6,476,822 (GST exclusive) to support Cochrane activities in Australia over four years (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030). This funding will be administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).The objectives of this funding program are to:- Support Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decision making.- Ensure that resources are allocated to specific, measurable activities that deliver high value outputs.For further information on the Cochrane Funding Program 2026, see the Cochrane Administered Funding Grant 2026-2030_grant opportunity guidelines. The activities that f

The NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program supports Australian participation and collaboration in leading international research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP). The e-ASIA JRP supports international joint research projects in the East Asia region. The e-ASIA JRP selects research projects through an open call for proposals. Fields of cooperation are decided among the e-ASIA participating member organisations and funding is for up to three years. The 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program grant opportunity will support Australian participation and partnership in international collaborative research through the e-ASIA JRP 15th call for proposals in Health Research stream under the following topics: • Infectious disease and immunology • Advanced medical research and enabling technologies Further information on the e-ASIA JRP 15th Health Research call is available from the e-ASIA website Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering

The Discovery Projects scheme provides grant funding to support research projects that may be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams. The Discovery Projects scheme objectives are to: support excellent pure basic, strategic basic and applied research, and research training, across all disciplines excluding clinical and other medical research, that addresses a significant problem or gap in knowledge and represents value for money; expand research capacity in Australia by supporting excellent researchers and teams; foster national and international research collaboration; create new knowledge with economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia; and enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas. Eligibility: An application may only be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines. The application must nominate at least one Chief Investigator (CI); the fir

The National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2026-27 grant opportunity provides grants for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists. Grants will support projects with the primary aim of undertaking research into the taxonomy of the Australian biota. The Australian Biological Resources Study has three Priority Areas for Research: Biodiversity, Conservation and Vulnerable and Endangered Species Public, Plant, Animal and Environmental Health Building Taxonomic Capacity. Seven grant streams are available to applicants to support research projects of differing levels of complexity and at different stages of their career. Four of these seven grant streams do not require co-funding (i.e. the projects can be fully paid for by the grant). The four grant streams that do not require co-funding are: Honours Scholarship Masters Scholarship PhD Scholarship Support Grant Non-salaried Researcher Grant. The three grant streams that require co-funding of a minimum of 50

The Linkage Projects scheme supports projects which initiate or develop long term strategic research alliances to apply advanced knowledge to problems, acquire new knowledge and as a basis for securing commercial and other benefits of research. There will be one assessment round for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2026. Please refer to the Important Dates document for detailed information about the assessment round dates. The Linkage Projects scheme objectives are to: support internationally competitive research projects and teams on challenges or opportunities of relevance to research end-users; foster the establishment and strengthening of research alliances between higher education organisations and research end-users; enhance the scale and focus of research, including in Australian Government priority areas. The intended outcomes of the Linkage Projects scheme are: new or strengthened collaborations and research alliances between universities and research end-users; new

Feasibility funding for a project led by Deakin University in partnership with Australian National University, Optimal Group Australia Pty Ltd, Quintessencelabs Pty Ltd, and University of South Australia. The project focuses on developing quantum secured communications for information networks in smart microgrids to optimize the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks.

A Commonwealth grant program supporting feasibility studies and projects in critical technology areas including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and advanced communications. The program funds collaborative projects between universities, research institutions, and industry partners to develop innovative solutions across energy networks, medical imaging, autonomous systems, and resource exploration.

A grant program that supports female founders in developing their startups by providing funding to hire top-level executives, establish partnerships, and develop distribution and commercial models. The initiative helps women-led technology companies scale and achieve growth.

A Commonwealth grant program that provides funding to support the establishment and operation of business incubators and accelerators across Australia. The program funds various types of incubation programs including regional incubators, sector-specific accelerators, and programs targeting specific entrepreneur demographics.

This program provides NSW companies with funding to commercialise innovative and new products or processes. Two funding streams are available with grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000, designed to reduce financial barriers and foster greater participation from under-represented groups including women-owned, regional, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses.

This program provides funding to NSW digital game creators for early-stage game development. Funding can support staffing costs, hardware and software, licensing and legal fees, business development activities, and project scoping and pitch materials.

Innovation Connect provides Canberra-based businesses with matched funding to help them develop and commercialise innovative products and services. Support is available for smaller, technology-focused start-ups and entrepreneurs to accelerate viable, innovative ideas along the commercialisation pathway. Eligible activities include developing product prototypes, functional software, marketing strategies, market testing, and obtaining professional IP and legal advice.

This grant provides funding to eligible schools and organisations to sponsor Australian students under 18 years to participate in virtual or in-person domestic and international STEM events, activities and competitions. Funding covers travel, registration and required materials, with maximum grants of $15,000 for Stream 1 and $25,000 for Stream 2.

Wine Australia is inviting proposals to develop and deliver vineyard soil health extension resources that support grape growers to adopt sustainable soil management practices. Building on the EcoVineyards program, Wine Australia has identified an opportunity to increase the awareness and adoption of best-practice soil health management outlined in the EcoVineyards Best Practice Management Guides (BPMG) it funded, covering chemical, physical and biological soil health. The project will tailor and promote existing resources to reach a broader grape grower audience, using effective and innovative extension and learning approaches which are novel to the Australian wine sector, but have proven to work elsewhere. The project aims to improve vineyard sustainability and business resilience, enhance soil and water outcomes, support biodiversity, and help growers transition to lower emissions practices aligned with the Emissions Reduction Roadmap. Eligibility: Refer to the guidelines in the RFP

This funding supports the development of online content and digital projects for the screen industry. It provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to develop online-based screen content and digital initiatives.