Business Grants
CSIRO Kick Start
Who is eligible
Start-ups and small to medium enterprises.
Purpose
The CSIRO Kick-Start program provides matched funding to Australian start-ups and very small SME’s to utilise CSIRO expertise to undertake research activities that will enable your business.
Amount
Matched funding between $10,000 and $50,000.
Application due
Not specified.
Further information
https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/CSIRO-KickStart
Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program
Purpose
Improve the resilience and reliability of power supply for regional and remote communities.
Demonstrate solutions to technical, regulatory or commercial barriers to the deployment of microgrid technologies in Australia.
Amount
Between $1 and $5 million.
Application due
Closing 31st December 2026.
Further information
https://arena.gov.au/funding/regional-australia-microgrid-pilots-ramp/
Seed Start Program
Who is eligible
Target Industries:
Space, Defence, Agribusiness, Hi-Tech, Digital, Creative Industries, Health & Wellbeing, Energy, Business Services.
Purpose
To provide financial support for early-stage, high-growth potential businesses.
Amount
Seed Start Grants
Minimum grant: $50,000 - Maximum grant: $100,000 - 2:1 basis.
Start Grants
Minimum grant: $100,001 - Maximum grant: $500,000 - 1:1 basis.
Application due
Not specified.
Further information
Seed-Start | Department for Industry, Innovation and Science
Advancing Renewables Program
Who is eligible
Businesses wanting to undertake renewable energy projects.
Purpose
The Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.
Amount
Matched funding of between $100,000 and $50 million.
Application due
Applications may be made at any time.
Further information
https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/advancing-renewables-program
Shop Local SA Registration of Interest
Who is eligible
Local businesses.
Purpose
The Marketplace will offer local businesses their own full-featured online shop, with expert support to get setup and selling quickly.
Along with marketing campaigns to promote the new online store, Shop Local SA will also offer tailored marketing and support packages to help member businesses bring customers to their new digital shopfront.
Amount
Not applicable - opportunity.
Application due
Vendor applications are now open.
Further information
The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 2
Who is eligible
See guidelines.
Purpose
To support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. These upgrades will enable industries to reduce their energy use, manage energy cost volatility in the long term and contribute to Australia’s target of a 43% reduction on 2005 emission levels by 2030.
Amount
From $10,000 to $25,000.
Application due
8th April 2024.
Further information
Current Grant Opportunity View - GO6643: GrantConnect (grants.gov.au)