Other Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities from sources other than the Defence Innovation Partnership will be listed here as they become available.
Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP)
Defence is supporting new ideas and research on strategic issues facing Australia through the Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP), with applications for the 2024 round opening today.
A total of $3.5 million in funding will be available for successful applicants across a three-year period.
Now in its sixth year, the SPGP supports broader participation in, and deeper public debate on, Australia’s defence and strategic policy, strengthens Australia’s domestic and international defence partnerships and enhances Defence’s strategic policy advice.
Applications for the SPGP should include a clear research proposal that is directly relevant to the challenges and priorities identified in the 2023 Defence Strategic Review.
Applications close on 3 November 2023. Successful applicants will be advised in April 2024.
For more information and to apply, visit HERE or GrantConnect.
Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant
Defence-related businesses may be eligible for a grant of up to $1 million to invest in projects that build capabilities aligned with Defence’s stated Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities.
Apply for a Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant
The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants aim to ensure Australian businesses have the capacity and resilience to support Defence’s most critical capabilities.
To be eligible for this grant, you must be an Australian small-to-medium sized business. Grants may be used to fund capital equipment (including specialist software and security infrastructure), design and engineering, or workforce training and accreditations. Grants range from $50,000 to $1 million and are provided on a 50:50 matched funding basis. Decisions about investment will be driven by Defence capability needs.
Defence Global Competitiveness Grant
What do you get?
A grant of $15,000 to $150,000 for up to 50% of the cost of investing in projects that build export capability to build a stronger, more sustainable and globally competitive Australian defence industry. The maximum project period is 12 months.
Who is this for?
Small to medium sized businesses with an Australian business number (ABN). The business must be either:
- a company incorporated in Australia
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
For information about how to apply, please click HERE
iLAuNCH Second Round Investment Call EOI
iLAuNCH is issuing an Open Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for remaining funding to foster the creation and commercialisation of space and aerospace-related research and innovation in Australia. The Call aims to create further opportunities for industry-led R&D.
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is a $180m program to transform Australia’s competitiveness by rapidly commercialising University research through industry partnerships. Our efforts directly enhance Australia’s burgeoning space industry.
This Open Call is seeking new project opportunities relevant to iLAuNCH priorities and programs
The Open Call for EOIs commences on Friday 6 October 2023 and closes at midnight on Monday 20 November 2023 (AEST).
For information about eligibility requirements and how to apply, please click HERE
Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry Grants Program
The Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry Grants Program will provide grants to businesses over three years to help develop defence sector skills and human resources practices and training plans.
The program aims to:
- reduce barriers faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector when upskilling or retraining staff
- develop skills within SMEs in the defence sector
- support SMEs in the defence sector to establish human resources practices and training plans that will build lifelong learning activities into their business
For information about how to apply, please click HERE
Seed Start Grant SA
Supporting commercialisation of innovative, early-stage SA startups
The Seed-Start program equips innovative, early-stage South Australian startups with grant funding to support the commercialisation of an innovative product or service.
The product or service must be unique and demonstrate a sustainable competitive advantage in national and international markets.
Funding is available through a competitive grants program to high growth potential businesses, to assist with the costs of delivering a clearly defined project that will generate significant benefits such as revenue growth, export income, local employment or other social benefits to South Australia.
For information about eligibility requirements and how to apply, please click HERE