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Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27

Australian Government · Australia

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations. The grants support collaborations between Australian industry and research organisations to solve industry-identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.

Official Grant Page

Deadline

29 Apr 2026

Duration

between 3 and 10 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

At least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations must collaborate. Applicants must at least match the grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. The project must be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research project with education and training, including a PhD program. Successful applicants must establish the CRC as an incorporated company limited by guarantee.
CRC grant applications are open to all industry sectors, research disciplines and community sectors. To be eligible, applicants must submit an application from a group that has agreed to collaborate; have at least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations in the collaboration; show they can at least match the grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions; if successful, establish the CRC as an incorporated company limited by guarantee; and propose a medium to long term industry-led collaborative research project aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. The project must include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program, implement strategies to build R&D capacity within SMEs, and deploy research outputs and encourage take-up by industry. Applications must also include a declaration from the required number of partners on the template provided.

What's Funded

Eligible activities must relate directly to the project and may include new research, proof of concept activities, pre-commercialisation of research outcomes, industry-focused education and training, conferences, workshops and communications, related information sharing and communication initiatives, and collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia.

Expected Outcomes

Funded CRCs are expected to deliver medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research, solve industry-identified problems, improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, include an industry-focused education and training program with a PhD component, build R&D capacity in small to medium enterprises, and encourage industry take-up of research outputs.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchr_and_dinnovationtrainingcommercialisationcommunitysustainability

Keywords

cooperative research centresCRCindustry-led researchcollaborationresearch commercialisationR&DSME capabilityPhD training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27?

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations. The grants support collaborations between Australian industry and research organisations to solve industry-identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.

Who is eligible for the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27?

At least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations must collaborate. Applicants must at least match the grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. The project must be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research project with education and training, including a PhD program. Successful applicants must establish the CRC as an incorporated company limited by guarantee.

When does the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27 close?

Applications close on 29 Apr 2026.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities must relate directly to the project and may include new research, proof of concept activities, pre-commercialisation of research outcomes, industry-focused education and training, conferences, workshops and communications, related information sharing and communication initiatives, and collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia.

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