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Funding for SMEs

CSIRO Kick-Start

Designed specifically for start-ups and established small businesses, CSIRO Kick-Start offers dollar-matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 for collaborative research projects.

SIEF Ross Metcalf Fellowship

The SIEF Ross Metcalf STEM+ Business Fellowship program enables SMEs to build on existing successful collaborative projects by providing funding support for the placement of early career researchers (ECR) from Australia's research organisations into their business to develop and implement new ideas with commercial potential.

Funding for researchers

Main Sequence

Investing in translating Australian research into new companies that solve the greatest challenges in health, food, space, transport, security and decarbonisation.

Science and Industry Endowment Fund

Proceeds from our WLAN technology have been reinvested into the innovation ecosystem, with the fund investing in science and research that will contribute to the sustainable growth of Australia.

Uniseed

Seed capital, expert guidance and network access enables researchers from partner organisations to turn their ideas into reality.

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Funding finder

SME Connect Funding Finder for businesses to have a starting point for programs and funding that might help them grow.

Next Generation Graduates Program

By providing in-depth training and facilitating collaboration among students, researchers and industry professionals, the program helps build a competitive and capable workforce that will drive the growth of the Australian tech sector.

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