Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants

Applications for Round 18 is open until 7 October 2025.
Covers up to 50% of eligible grant project costs related to industry-led research collaborations.
Funding matches range from $100,000 to $3 million.

The Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants support short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led collaborative research across all sectors. Round 18 prioritises projects aligned with government priorities, including robotics and automation, and the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.

Key Requirements

The grant aims to:

Improve competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability of Australian industries.
Foster high-quality, outcome-focused industry-research partnerships.
Encourage SME participation in collaborative research.
Deliver tangible industry benefits through innovative products, services, or processes.

CRC-P key requirements:

Projects must be industry-led with a SME as lead applicant.
Minimum project value of $200,000.
Maximum project period: 3 years.
Applications must include at least two Australian industry partners (one SME lead) and one Australian research organisation.
Partners must contribute cash or in-kind resources.
Priority is given to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

What is eligible for funding?

Eligible activities for funding:

New research, proof of concept, and pre-commercialisation of research outcomes.
Industry-focused education and training, such as internships or secondments.
Conferences, workshops, symposia, and communication initiatives linked to the project.
Other approved activities aligned with program objectives.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Australian SMEs with an ABN, GST registration, and significant trading activities. Incorporated trustees may apply on behalf of a trust.

Eligible applicants are:

Australian SMEs with fewer than 200 employees.
Australian Industry Entities: Including large companies, provided they meet the partnership requirements.
Australian Research Organisations: Such as universities or research institutions.

Note: Government bodies and entities primarily funded by government grants are not eligible to apply.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis, and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable, and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis, and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder Relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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