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Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP)

Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer · Australia

The Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program provides funding to a New South Wales startup incubator or accelerator to deliver a statewide deep tech commercialisation training pipeline for New South Wales-based entrepreneurs. The program supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development and aims to improve access to training, networks and tools for commercialising ideas in New South Wales.

Funding

Up to $900K

Deadline

23 Apr 2026

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a funding agreement • Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) • Be registered for GST • Be based in New South Wales • Be commercially viable and financially sustainable • Hold, or be able to obtain before execution of a funding agreement, public liability insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence • Hold, or be able to obtain before execution of a funding agreement, professional indemnity insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence • Spend 100% of the grant funding in New South Wales
Applicants must be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a funding agreement, hold an Australian Business Number and be registered for GST, be based in New South Wales, be commercially viable and financially sustainable, and hold or be able to obtain before execution of a funding agreement public liability insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence and professional indemnity insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence. In addition, 100% of the grant funding must be spent in New South Wales.

What's Funded

Designing and delivering a statewide deep tech commercialisation training program in New South Wales, including curriculum delivery, participant pathways, outreach and communications, monitoring and evaluation, governance and risk management, and program administration by a startup incubator or accelerator.

Expected Outcomes

A statewide training pipeline for New South Wales entrepreneurs, improved commercialisation skills, tools and networks, participant reach and completion, satisfaction and progression outcomes, and impact reporting aligned to annual performance targets and KPIs.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

trainingcommercialisationinnovation

Keywords

deep techcommercialisationtrainingstartup incubatoracceleratorentrepreneurshipNew South Walesinnovation

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP)?

The Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) is a business grant offered by Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer in Australia, providing Up to $900K in funding. The Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program provides funding to a New South Wales startup incubator or accelerator to deliver a statewide deep tech commercialisation training pipeline for New South Wales-based entrepreneurs. The program supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development and aims to improve access to training, networks and tools for commercialising ideas in New South Wales.
2

How much funding does the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) provide?

The Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) provides Up to $900K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP)?

  • Be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a funding agreement
  • Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Be registered for GST
  • Be based in New South Wales
  • Be commercially viable and financially sustainable
  • Hold, or be able to obtain before execution of a funding agreement, public liability insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence
  • Hold, or be able to obtain before execution of a funding agreement, professional indemnity insurance of at least $10 million per occurrence
  • Spend 100% of the grant funding in New South Wales
4

When does the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) close?

Applications close on 23 Apr 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Designing and delivering a statewide deep tech commercialisation training program in New South Wales, including curriculum delivery, participant pathways, outreach and communications, monitoring and evaluation, governance and risk management, and program administration by a startup incubator or accelerator.
6

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