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CSIRO Kick-Start — Australia, 2025-26

$10K – $50K available · Rolling Applications

Australian Government

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 new ideas, develop improved products or processes, and test novel products or materials.

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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 eligibility criteria for the proposed project
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 costs may include researcher salaries and on-costs, travel and accommodation, administrative or overhead costs, and external facilities, services or contractor costs.

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Expected Outcomes

Research findings, tested concepts or materials, and development of novel or improved products or processes with commercial potential to help grow the business.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

company

Stage

early_stagegrowth

Funding Purposes

r_and_dinnovationresearchcommercialisation

Keywords

CSIROmatched fundingresearch collaborationstart-upssmall businessSMEinnovationproduct development

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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 new ideas, develop improved products or processes, and test novel products or materials.
2

How much funding does the CSIRO Kick-Start provide?

The CSIRO Kick-Start provides $10K – $50K in funding.
3

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 eligibility criteria for the proposed project
4

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 costs may include researcher salaries and on-costs, travel and accommodation, administrative or 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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