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Here is a list of funding programs and services provided by the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, the Commonwealth and Queensland governments to assist in innovation activities.
| Government Agency | Program Name | Description |
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Innovation Grants |
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| Australian Institute for Commercialisation http://www.ausicom.com/ |
Inventor Service | Inventor seeks advice |
| TechFast | Solutions to technical product, process or service issues or growth opportunities | |
| Innovation Coaching | Innovation Coaches have been engaged by the AIC to support innovative Queensland businesses through a range of activities directed to the commercialisation of new ideas as well as innovation in the broader economy. | |
| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/ |
R&D Tax Concession | Funding for Industrial Research and Development in Australia |
| Commonwealth Government – Commercialisation Australia http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/ Pages/Home.aspx |
Skills and Knowledge | Provides funds to access to specialist advice and services to build the skills, knowledge and linkages required to successfully commercialise new ideas. |
| Proof of Concept | Provide grants to successful applicants to test the commercial viability of the business model for a product, process or service. | |
| Early Stage Commercialisation | Provide funding for activities that develop a new product, process or service to the stage where it can be taken to market | |
| Queensland Government – Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Proof of Concept Fund | Funds to demonstrate commercial viability of an innovation |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Projects Fund:- National and International Research Alliances (NIRAP) | Supports the delivery of research, development and innovation outcomes by Queensland-based entities and interstate, national and/or international partners |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Projects Fund:- Research Industry Partnerships Program (RIPP) | Facilitates the development of new or improved products processes and systems that will achieve a commercial return or deliver a public good within four years |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Projects Fund:- Partnerships Alliances Facilitation Program (PAFP) | Supports Queensland-based applicants to formulate and facilitate collaborative funding proposals for submission to relevant Queensland, national or international funding schemes |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Skills Fund:- Smart Futures PhD Scholarship | Supports outstanding Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship holders to undertake innovative research in Queensland |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=4979 |
Innovation Skills Fund:- Smart Futures Commercialisation Fellowships | Aim to improve industry uptake of new technologies and assist research organisations to commercialise their research, technologies, and ideas |
| http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=10387 |
Smart Futures Commercialisation Fellowships - Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) | Funding to assist Queensland research institutes to engage company founders, business managers or entrepreneurs to assist in the translation of research, technologies and ideas into new products, processes or services. |
Climate Change/Energy Grants |
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| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/ | Re-Tooling for Climate Change | Funds to offset costs of improved production processes and reduced environmental footprint |
| Green Building Fund | Retrofitting and retro-commissioning of existing commercial office buildings to improve energy efficiency | |
| Climate Ready | Funding for Research, Development and Commercialisation into clean, green technologies | |
| Green Car Innovation Fund | Funding for Research, Development, Commercialisation and Pre-Production activities for low emission fuel-efficient cars and components | |
| Innovation in Climate ChangeSmall Business Capital AllowanceCommunity Organisation Capital AllowanceStructural Adjustment Provision for Workers and Communities | Funds to assist with the consequences of the carbon pollution reduction scheme (CPRS) | |
| Commonwealth Government – Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism http://www.ret.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx |
Clean Energy | Funding for Clean Energy Research and Development |
| Renewable Energy Demonstration | Funds to demonstrate viability of large-scale renewable energy technologies | |
| Second Generation Biofuels R&D | Funds for Research, Development and pre-commercialisation of second generation biofuel technologies | |
| Queensland Government – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.qld.gov.au/ecobiz |
ecoBiz Queensland | To employ cost-saving measures which improve environmental performance |
| http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental _management/sustainability/energy/ queensland_sustainable_energy _innovation_fund_qseif/ |
Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF) | Funds to develop innovative technologies to reduce usage of fossil fuels or water |
| Queensland Government – Office of Clean Energy http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/ |
Smart Energy Savings Fund | SME or non-profit organisation seeks advice and/or funds to invest in commercial energy savings projects. Secured concessional loans for up to 100% of a project’s capital value, or grants up to 50% of a project’s capital value |
| http://svc196.wic512d.server-web.com/queensland_renewable.cfm | Queensland Renewable Energy Fund | Funds for development and deployment of renewable energy generation technologies |
Industry Grants |
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| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/ |
Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS) | Australian Motor Vehicle Producer seeks investment incentives |
| Small Business Advisory Services | Small business advice from selected Business Enterprise Centres and other selected centres | |
| Certain Inputs to Manufacture (CIM) | Relief from import duty on certain raw and intermediate goods | |
| TCF Small Business | Textile Clothing or Footwear business seeks project funding to improve business operations | |
| Commonwealth Government – Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries http://www.daff.gov.au/ |
FarmReady Industry Grants | Funds for groups of farmers to adapt to climate change |
| Commonwealth Government - Enterprise Connect http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/ |
Manufacturing Technology Enterprise Connect | Small or Medium Enterprise seeks advice and funding to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and realise growth potential |
| Queensland Government – DEEDI http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=7326 |
Business and Industry Transformation Incentives (BITI) | Funds for projects that will lead to transformative change in both the business and an industry or region |
Export Grants |
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| Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/ | Tradex | Relief from import duty and GST on imported goods that are subsequently exported |
| Commonwealth Government – Austrade http://www.austrade.gov.au/ | Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) | Funding for export market development activities |
| Overseas Investment Specialists | Investment from overseas | |
| Commonwealth Government - Export Finance and Insurance Corporation http://www.efic.gov.au/ |
Finance and insurance solutions | Aims to increase Australian exports by providing internationally competitive insurance and finance services. |
Other Assistance |
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| Commonwealth Government – Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research www.business.gov.au |
Business.gov.au | Access to Government information, transactions and services |
| Queensland Government – DEEDI http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/ apps/web/content.cfm?id=8168 |
Partnerships-Alliances Facilitation Program | Funds to formulate and facilitate collaborative funding proposals |
| http://www.business.qld.gov.au/smartlicence | SmartLicence and SmartLicence Online | A service to enable Queensland businesses to access Local, State and Commonwealth licensing and registration information in one place. |
| http://www.business.qld.gov.au/gobis | GOBiS (Government Business Information Service) and GOBiS Online | A service providing information about government services, grants and support programs available to Qld businesses. |
| www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au/mentoring | Queensland Capital Raising Pipeline | Investment from a business angel or venture capital fund |
| http://www.investqueensland.com.au/ dsdweb/v3/guis/templates/content/ gui_cue_menu_iq.cfm?id=30223 |
Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme and Regional Queensland Investment Incentives Scheme | Provides targeted financial incentives to influence the location of strategic projects and the attraction of leading companies to the South East Queensland and Regional Locations |
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