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Technology & innovation grants in Australia

Business grants and programs relevant to technology & innovation, across all states and territories.

We currently list 34 open grants and programs tagged Technology & innovation: 25 cash grants, 8 free services and advice and 1 loans. 24 are ongoing with no fixed closing date, and 3 close within the next 30 days. The largest stated maximum is $15,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (22), federal level (11), council level (1). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

34 open listings

Launchpad Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help early-stage startups get going. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 28 Oct 2026grant/funding

Queensland Manufacturing AI Uplift Trial Program

Services worth up to $250,000

Cash funding of up to $250,000 to improve your digital tools or online security and grow manufacturing capability. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

Future Founders Bursary (Brisbane City Council)

Amount not confirmed

A bursary from Brisbane City Council aimed at early-stage founders building a business in Brisbane.

QLDCloses 16 Nov 2026grant/funding

Carbon Innovation Grants Program WA

Funding between $50,000 and $1.5 million

Cash funding of $50,000 to $1.5 million to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 11 Dec 2026grant/funding

NSW Digital Games Rebate

From $35,000 based on 10% of eligible Qualifying NSW Expenditure with a minimum spend of AU$350,000

Cash funding of at least $35,000 to improve your digital tools or online security. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 31 Dec 2026grant/funding

Cyber Invest Business Program NT

Funding of up to $20,000 to cover 50% of eligible costs

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to improve your digital tools or online security. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 15 Jan 2027grant/funding

First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD

Funding and advisory services

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 4 Feb 2027grant/funding

Housing Innovation in Construction Fund NSW

Funding between $20,000 to $150,000

Cash funding of $20,000 to $150,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market and grow manufacturing capability. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 31 May 2027grant/funding

Waste Resource Recovery Board Sponsorship Program TAS

Sponsorship of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to cut waste or reuse materials and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Accelerated Mineral Carbonation (AMC) Research Program WA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment

Funding varies depending on the RFQ or Open Call

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Airservices Australia Enroute Charges Payment Scheme

Subsidy amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Aviation Attraction Fund TAS

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in Tasmania. No fixed closing date.

TASOngoinggrant/funding

CSIRO Kick-Start

Matched funding between $20,000 and $60,000

Cash funding of $20,000 to $60,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market and help early-stage startups get going. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Digital Games Incentive QLD

Incentive amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to improve your digital tools or online security. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Driving the Nation Program

Minimum funding of $500,000

Cash funding of at least $500,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Energy Innovation Fund ACT

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help you sell overseas and pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoinggrant/funding

Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels

Funding of between $1 and $15 million

Cash funding of $1 million to $15 million to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

METS Innovation Program WA

Matched funding of up to $250,000 per approved project

Cash funding of up to $250,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Prototyping Vouchers ACT

Access to facilities and technical advice up to a value of $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoinggrant/funding

Seed-Start Grant SA

Matched funding of between $50,000 and $500,000

Cash funding of $50,000 to $500,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market and help early-stage startups get going. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoinggrant/funding

Small Business Technology Investment Boost

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

South Australia Venture Capital Fund

Funding amounts will vary depending on your circumstances

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoinggrant/funding

Start-Up Finance Package

Finance package of up to $150,000

Cash funding of up to $150,000 to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses and help early-stage startups get going. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Territory Innovation Challenges Program NT

The chance to negotiate a procurement contract with the NT government, and $100,000 seed funding on finalisation of a procurement contract

Cash funding of up to $100,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in the Northern Territory. No fixed closing date.

NTOngoinggrant/funding

Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program

Structured program support and travel allowance

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 30 Nov 2026free advice/service

Digital Jobs Program VIC

Access to free training

A free support service to give you expert advice and help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingfree advice/service

Industry Growth Centres Initiative

Support for your business or research collaboration

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoingfree advice/service

Innovate to Grow

Research and development support

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoingfree advice/service

Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP)

Up to 250 hours of research and support

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoingfree advice/service

Microcredential Course: Leveraging AI QLD

Free microcredential course

A free support service to give you expert advice and improve your digital tools or online security. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Seafood Innovation Fund NSW

Loans of up to $500,000

A loan of up to $500,000 to develop and bring new products or technology to market and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund (SSFIF) QLD

Investment support

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

The Shift Lab TAS – Social Enterprise Toolbox

Access to online learning, including video workshops, mentoring and other resources

A free support service to give you expert advice and improve your digital tools or online security. Available in Tasmania. No fixed closing date.

TASOngoingfree advice/service