Grants in Research & Development
NSW Emerging Technology Commercialisation Fund (ETCF) 2026
Grant amounts range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per recipient
NSW ETCF 2026: repayable grants $500k–$2m to commercialise emerging tech (TRL 3–7) and scale NSW impact.
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.
International Space Investment India Projects – Round 2
Up to $2.69 million
The International Space Investment India Projects Round 2 grant supports Australian organisations to deliver joint space projects with India. The program is designed to strengthen collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Indian space sector, expand Australia’s space capability and enable Australian space technologies and services to be delivered internationally.
Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations Program (GDC) – Round 19
Up to $200,000 per project
The Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations Program supports mineral exploration projects that improve geoscientific knowledge and advance resource discovery in the Northern Territory. The program provides co‑funding for drilling, geophysics and related exploration activities to de‑risk underexplored areas and support future resource development.
CEWH Environmental Activities
$4.2M Funding Pool
CEWH Environmental Activities funding for projects improving environmental water delivery outcomes across the Murray–Darling Basin.
WA – Aboriginal Ranger Program Round 9
Funding up to $250K
WA Aboriginal Ranger Program Round 9 grants for ACCOs to plan, launch or sustain ranger programs across regional WA.
Australian Bushland Program – New Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA)
$13M Funding Pool
New Indigenous Protected Areas grants fund consultation to establish IPAs nationwide, closing 11 March 2026.
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.
Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) Grant Round 5
$1M-$2M
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) Grant Round 5 is a federal initiative administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The program aims to eliminate barriers and drive systemic change for women and girls in STEM education, careers, and entrepreneurship across Australia. With a total pool of $9.77 million, grants between $1 million and $2 million are available for eligible projects that support equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.
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