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CSIRO Kick-Start
Australian Government · Australia
CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding for Australian start-ups and small to medium enterprises to access CSIRO research expertise and capabilities. Funding supports research activities to investigate commercially promising ideas, develop novel or improved products or processes, and test novel products or materials.
Funding
$10K – $50K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Have an Australian company number (ACN)
• Be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• Have your primary place of business within Australia
• Demonstrate the ability to dollar-match the funding
• Have annual turnover of less than $10 million in the current and each of the 2 previous financial years, or have been a registered company for less than 3 years
• Meet project eligibility criteria
Applicants must have an Australian company number (ACN), be registered for goods and services tax (GST), have their primary place of business within Australia, demonstrate the ability to dollar-match the funding, and either have annual turnover of less than $10 million in the current and each of the two previous financial years or have been a registered company for less than 3 years. Eligibility criteria also apply to the proposed project.
What's Funded
Projects that use CSIRO expertise to research a new idea with commercial potential, develop a novel or improved product or process, or test a novel product or material. Eligible project costs may include researcher salaries and on-costs, travel and accommodation, administrative and overhead costs, and external facilities, services or contractor costs.Expected Outcomes
Research findings, prototype or product/process development progress, testing results, and evidence that helps the business grow through commercially relevant innovation.Key Information
Applicant Types
company
Stage
early_stagegrowth
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationcommercialisationresearch
Keywords
CSIROKick-Startmatched fundingresearch collaborationSMEstart-upinnovationproduct development
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the CSIRO Kick-Start?
The CSIRO Kick-Start is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $10K – $50K in funding. CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding for Australian start-ups and small to medium enterprises to access CSIRO research expertise and capabilities. Funding supports research activities to investigate commercially promising ideas, develop novel or improved products or processes, and test novel products or materials.
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How much funding does the CSIRO Kick-Start provide?
The CSIRO Kick-Start provides $10K – $50K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the CSIRO Kick-Start?
- Have an Australian company number (ACN)
- Be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
- Have your primary place of business within Australia
- Demonstrate the ability to dollar-match the funding
- Have annual turnover of less than $10 million in the current and each of the 2 previous financial years, or have been a registered company for less than 3 years
- Meet project eligibility criteria
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What activities are funded?
Projects that use CSIRO expertise to research a new idea with commercial potential, develop a novel or improved product or process, or test a novel product or material. Eligible project costs may include researcher salaries and on-costs, travel and accommodation, administrative and overhead costs, and external facilities, services or contractor costs.
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How do I apply for the CSIRO Kick-Start?
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