ClosedBusinessWorkplace Relations Usability Challenge
BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge
Australian Government · Australia
The BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge provides funding to develop innovative technology solutions that help small and medium enterprises engage with modern awards. It offers feasibility grants and, for successful feasibility recipients, invitation-only proof of concept funding.
Funding
Up to $1M
Closed
6 Dec 2023
Duration
up to 18 months
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Must be an entity incorporated in Australia, or an individual or partnership that agrees to form a company incorporated in Australia to enter into the grant agreement
• Joint applications are acceptable if there is an eligible lead organisation
• Lead organisation must have annual turnover of less than $20 million for each of the three financial years prior to application lodgement
• If controlled by a Publicly Funded Research Organisation, turnover in isolation must be less than $20 million for each of the three prior financial years
• Must provide all mandatory attachments
• Commonwealth, state and local government agencies or bodies, including government business enterprises, are not eligible
• Universities are not eligible to apply, but may be project partners
• Startups with no revenue are eligible
• Proof of Concept stage is only for applicants that successfully completed the Feasibility stage and are invited to apply
Applicants must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be either an entity incorporated in Australia, or an individual or partnership that agrees to form a company incorporated in Australia to enter into a grant agreement. Joint applications are allowed if there is an eligible lead organisation. The lead organisation must have combined annual turnover of less than $20 million for each of the three financial years prior to lodgement, unless controlled by a Publicly Funded Research Organisation, in which case turnover in isolation must be less than $20 million for each of those years. Applicants must provide all mandatory attachments. Commonwealth, state and local government agencies or bodies, including government business enterprises, are not eligible. Universities are not eligible to apply, though they may participate as project partners. To receive proof of concept funding, applicants must have successfully completed a feasibility project and be invited to apply.
What's Funded
Developing and testing new technology solutions that improve how SMEs find, navigate and use modern awards, including feasibility studies and proof of concept development using the Fair Work Commission's Modern Award Pay Database.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Feasibility projects are expected to demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of the proposed solution. Proof of concept projects are expected to develop a working solution that supports SME engagement with modern awards and can be taken to market.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companyindividualpartnership
Stage
pre_revenueearly_stagegrowthestablished
Funding Purposes
innovationcommercialisationr_and_d
Keywords
BRIIBusiness Research and Innovation Initiativeworkplace relationsmodern awardsSMEtechnology solutionsfeasibilityproof of concept
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge?
The BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $1M in funding. The BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge provides funding to develop innovative technology solutions that help small and medium enterprises engage with modern awards. It offers feasibility grants and, for successful feasibility recipients, invitation-only proof of concept funding.
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How much funding does the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge provide?
The BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge provides Up to $1M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 18 months.
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Who is eligible for the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge?
- Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must be an entity incorporated in Australia, or an individual or partnership that agrees to form a company incorporated in Australia to enter into the grant agreement
- Joint applications are acceptable if there is an eligible lead organisation
- Lead organisation must have annual turnover of less than $20 million for each of the three financial years prior to application lodgement
- If controlled by a Publicly Funded Research Organisation, turnover in isolation must be less than $20 million for each of the three prior financial years
- Must provide all mandatory attachments
- Commonwealth, state and local government agencies or bodies, including government business enterprises, are not eligible
- Universities are not eligible to apply, but may be project partners
- Startups with no revenue are eligible
- Proof of Concept stage is only for applicants that successfully completed the Feasibility stage and are invited to apply
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When does the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge close?
Applications closed on 6 Dec 2023.
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What activities are funded?
Developing and testing new technology solutions that improve how SMEs find, navigate and use modern awards, including feasibility studies and proof of concept development using the Fair Work Commission's Modern Award Pay Database.
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How do I apply for the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge?
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