QLD – Queensland–Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program

Grants up to $250K
Applications close: 3 June 2026

The Queensland–Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program is a Queensland Government initiative designed to create and strengthen collaborative research partnerships between Queensland‑based and German research organisations. The program supports joint science and research projects that address significant challenges relevant to the development of a sustainable bioeconomy.

Funding is provided to support collaborative projects that develop innovative products, technologies or processes within identified priority areas, including agriculture and agri‑food, bio‑based products and processes, and advancing biotechnological knowledge and tools. Projects are expected to demonstrate real economic, environmental and/or social benefits for Queensland and Germany.

Applicants must work with an eligible German research organisation and coordinate parallel applications to both Queensland and German funding bodies under their respective guidelines. Each jurisdiction assesses applications independently, and only projects approved by both governments will receive funding.

Key Requirements

International research collaboration
Projects must demonstrate a genuine and coordinated collaboration between Queensland‑based and German research organisations, with clearly defined roles and shared objectives
Focus on priority bioeconomy areas Projects must address at least one identified priority area: agriculture and agri‑food, bio‑based products and processes, or advancing biotechnological knowledge and tools
Practical and applied outcomes
Proposed research must lead to innovative products, technologies or processes with practical application and measurable benefits.
Coordinated bilateral applications
Queensland and German applicants must submit aligned applications to their respective funding bodies in accordance with jurisdiction‑specific guidelines

What is eligible for funding?

Collaborative research projects between Queensland and German research organisations
Development of bio‑based products, technologies or processes
Applied research addressing agriculture, agri‑food or biotechnology challenges
Knowledge sharing and joint scientific capability development

What companies are eligible for funding?

Eligible applicants include:

Queensland‑based universities
Queensland‑based research organisations with a registered ABN

Additional considerations:

Applicants must partner with an eligible German research organisation
Applications are limited to Queensland‑based entities
Separate but coordinated applications must be submitted in both jurisdictions

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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