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Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants

Australian Government · Australia

Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide matched funding for short-term, industry-led research collaborations to develop new technologies, products or services. The grants support projects that solve industry problems and deliver benefits to small to medium enterprises.

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Funding

$100K – $3M

Deadline

12 May 2026

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Lead applicant must be an Australian SME with an active ABN, GST registration, and Australian incorporation as a trading corporation. Project must involve at least two Australian industry organisations and one Australian research organisation. Lead organisation must be the SME industry entity and submit the application. Applicants must at least match the grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.
To be eligible as lead applicant, you must: • Be an SME • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) • Be registered for GST • Be incorporated in Australia and be a trading corporation (trading must be a major, not minor, part of your activity) Your project partners must include: • The lead applicant (Australian industry SME) • A second Australian industry organisation (any size) • At least one Australian research organisation The lead SME must: • Submit the application form • If successful, sign the grant agreement and enter into a partner agreement with all partners Not eligible as lead applicants: • Entities that are not SMEs • Individuals, sole traders, partnerships, unincorporated associations or trusts • Research organisations or entities whose primary purpose is research • Commonwealth, state, territory or local government agencies (including government business enterprises) • Entities where most funding comes from government sources • Administrative or support services to a CRC-P • Non-corporate Commonwealth entities

What's Funded

Eligible activities include new research, proof of concept activities, pre-commercialisation of research outcomes, industry-focused education and training activities, conferences, workshops and symposia related to the joint research, and information sharing and communications related to the research.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to develop a product, service or process that solves industry problems, delivers real outcomes, and improves the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries while benefiting SMEs.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

company

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

researchinnovationcommercialisationtraining

Keywords

CRC-Pcooperative research centresresearch collaborationSMEindustry-led researchcommercialisationproof of conceptartificial intelligence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants?

The Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $100K – $3M in funding. Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide matched funding for short-term, industry-led research collaborations to develop new technologies, products or services. The grants support projects that solve industry problems and deliver benefits to small to medium enterprises.

How much funding does the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide?

The Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provides $100K – $3M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.

Who is eligible for the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants?

Lead applicant must be an Australian SME with an active ABN, GST registration, and Australian incorporation as a trading corporation. Project must involve at least two Australian industry organisations and one Australian research organisation. Lead organisation must be the SME industry entity and submit the application. Applicants must at least match the grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

When does the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants close?

Applications close on 12 May 2026.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include new research, proof of concept activities, pre-commercialisation of research outcomes, industry-focused education and training activities, conferences, workshops and symposia related to the joint research, and information sharing and communications related to the research.

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