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Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round

Australian Government · Australia

This BRII round provides funding to small to medium sized enterprises to develop innovative solutions to government policy and service delivery challenges focused on renewables and low emissions. It offers feasibility grants and, for successful feasibility projects, a later proof of concept opportunity.

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Funding

$50K – $1M

Closed

3 Apr 2024

Duration

3 months for feasibility; up to 18 months for proof of concept

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Small to medium enterprises are the target applicants. Universities cannot apply directly but may partner with an eligible lead applicant. Applicants controlled by a publicly funded research organisation may need turnover below $20 million for each of the previous three financial years. Proof of concept funding is only available to applicants that successfully complete a BRII feasibility project in this round.
This program is for small to medium enterprises. Universities are not eligible to apply, although they may participate as project partners to an eligible lead applicant. Applicants controlled by a Publicly Funded Research Organisation, including university spin-offs with at least 40 per cent university ownership, must have annual turnover in isolation of less than $20 million for each of the three financial years prior to lodgement of the application. To be eligible, the project must test the feasibility of a solution to one of the specified challenges in the round. Only applicants that complete a successful feasibility project under this BRII round will be invited to apply for proof of concept funding. Multiple applications may be submitted, but an applicant can only be awarded one grant under this round. The grant does not require matched funding. If an applicant enters an agreement under the BRII program, they cannot receive other grants for the same project from other Commonwealth, State or Territory granting programs.

What's Funded

Stage 1 feasibility projects test the technical and commercial viability of a proposed solution to one of the round challenges. Eligible activities can include assessing technical viability, novelty compared with existing offerings, commercial potential in domestic or international markets, and security issues. Stage 2 proof of concept projects build on a successful feasibility project to produce a working prototype or demonstration and may include testing performance in relevant operational environments and commercialisation-related activities.

Expected Outcomes

Applicants are expected to deliver a feasibility study in Stage 1 and, if invited to Stage 2, a working prototype or demonstration of an innovative solution to a government challenge involving renewables and low emissions.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershipsole_tradertrustcooperativeother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

innovationsustainabilitycommercialisationr_and_d

Keywords

BRIIrenewableslow emissionsenergy efficiencycommercial fishingdrinking waterFirst Nations remote communitieswine packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round?

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $50K – $1M in funding. This BRII round provides funding to small to medium sized enterprises to develop innovative solutions to government policy and service delivery challenges focused on renewables and low emissions. It offers feasibility grants and, for successful feasibility projects, a later proof of concept opportunity.

How much funding does the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round provide?

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round provides $50K – $1M in funding. The typical project duration is 3 months for feasibility; up to 18 months for proof of concept.

Who is eligible for the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round?

Small to medium enterprises are the target applicants. Universities cannot apply directly but may partner with an eligible lead applicant. Applicants controlled by a publicly funded research organisation may need turnover below $20 million for each of the previous three financial years. Proof of concept funding is only available to applicants that successfully complete a BRII feasibility project in this round.

When does the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round close?

Applications closed on 3 Apr 2024.

What activities are funded?

Stage 1 feasibility projects test the technical and commercial viability of a proposed solution to one of the round challenges. Eligible activities can include assessing technical viability, novelty compared with existing offerings, commercial potential in domestic or international markets, and security issues. Stage 2 proof of concept projects build on a successful feasibility project to produce a working prototype or demonstration and may include testing performance in relevant operational environments and commercialisation-related activities.

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