Grants in Information Technology
77 Venture Challenge
$100,000 minimum investment
The 77 Venture Challenge is a 12‑week program designed to help early‑stage ventures prepare to raise a pre‑seed, seed, or pre‑Series A round. The program focuses on investor readiness and fundraising execution, with curated investor introductions and 1:1 support.
Advance Queensland – Innovation Events Fund (Round 1)
Up to $25,000
The Advance Queensland Innovation Events Fund supports Queensland‑led innovation events that strengthen capability, collaboration and connections across the state’s innovation ecosystem. Funding is available for purpose‑driven events that explore emerging technologies, innovation opportunities or new services and deliver measurable outcomes for Queensland businesses and regions.
NSW Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program
$500K-$4M
NSW Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program offers $500K–$4M for regional agtech and infrastructure projects.
VIC — Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI)
No more than 10% of QVE
State‑based VicScreen incentive offering grants up to 10% of QVE for production, post, VFX, animation and digital games in Victoria.
WA Defence and Research Teaming (DaRT)
Up to $200,000
The Defence and Research Teaming (DaRT) 2025 grant is a Western Australian Government initiative managed by the Defence Science Centre. It empowers defence personnel, academia and industry partners to collaborate on early-stage concepts within the Defence Capability Life Cycle. These projects must have participated in Exercise Western Dawn 2025 and align with defined innovation themes. Successful teams receive grants up to $200k to de‑risk technologies and mature ideas—ultimately enhancing ADF capability and building sovereign industry outcomes.
WA Defence Ready Initiative – Round 4
Up to $20,000
The WA Defence Ready Initiative – Round 4 is a competitive grant program administered by Defence West within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Its purpose is to strengthen Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the defence sector by improving their capability, capacity, and competitiveness. The program supports businesses to become reliable suppliers of products, services, and works across all defence domains. By funding strategic improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce development, the initiative aims to increase WA’s contribution to meeting Defence requirements and expand local industry participation in national and international defence supply chains.
WA AUKUS SME Readiness Fund
Up to $100,000
The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a competitive grant program administered by Defence West to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises in building the capacity and capability needed to secure work within the AUKUS supply chain. The program focuses on Pillar 1, which involves components for conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines, and Pillar 2, which covers priority technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, advanced cyber, and undersea capabilities.
WA Collaborative Research Grant – Round 7
Up to $200,000
The Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) is a competitive funding initiative co-funded by the Western Australian Government and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG). It supports cross-disciplinary collaboration between WA-based industry and academic institutions to develop technologies that are relevant to Defence and aligned with national strategic priorities.
SA Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP) – Round 2
up to $50,000
The Manufacturing Technology Adoption Program (MTAP) supports South Australian manufacturers in boosting productivity and global competitiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for up to $50,000 in matched funding to adopt innovative Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, machine learning, data analytics, blockchain, AR/VR, additive manufacturing, IIoT, and optics.
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