Grants in QLD

QLD Sovereign Industry Development Fund
$180M Funding Pool
The Queensland Government is ready to work with industry on strategic partnership opportunities that will accelerate development in our priority industries – Defence, Biomedical and Biofuels.

Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI)
$2M-$200M
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) was announced as part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (FMA) policy. The program has a $500 million of grant funding pool available.

QLD Private Sector Pathways Program (PSP)
Up to $100,000
The Private Sector Pathways (PSP) Program supports innovative small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) based in Queensland to collaborate with corporate partners to develop commercialisation opportunities.

Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant
Total funding pool of $114.8 million
Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land.

Ultra Low-Cost Solar PV R&D Funding Round
$2 million - $10 million
ARENA is continuing its support for research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Australian solar PV, with a new $60 million funding round to push innovation and take solar to ultra low-cost levels.

Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Grant
$50,000-$5,000,000
Offers up to $500,000 in funding for later-stage projects that are closer to market and require support to scale or commercialise.

Hydrogen Headstart – Round 2
$4 billion total funding pool
As part of the 2024–25 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the second round of the Hydrogen Headstart program to support major hydrogen production projects and grow Australia’s clean energy industry. Delivered by ARENA, round 2 aims to strengthen Australia’s position in the global hydrogen market.
ARENA is now seeking input on the proposed program design through a public consultation process. Stakeholders are invited to review the Consultation Paper and provide feedback via the online forms by 31 July 2025.

Future Drought Fund: Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program
Up to $2M
The Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program, part of the Future Drought Fund, provides funding of up to $2 million per project. It supports initiatives that improve natural capital, enhance biodiversity, and build drought resilience in agricultural landscapes.

Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP)
$10M-$20M
The Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) program provides tax benefits to encourage investment in early-stage Australian companies. Eligible venture capital funds can access flow-through tax treatment and receive tax exemptions on gains and income distributed to their investors.
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