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Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) — NSW

Up to $900K available

Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer

The Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program funds 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 within New South Wales.

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Funding

Up to $900K

Closed

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) and be registered for GST. • Be based in New South Wales. • Be commercially viable and financially sustainable. • Hold, or be able to obtain prior to execution of a funding agreement, Public Liability Insurance of not less than $10 million per occurrence. • Hold, or be able to obtain prior to execution of a funding agreement, Professional Indemnity Insurance of not less than $10 million per occurrence. • Spend 100% of the grant funding in New South Wales. • Start the project by 2026-07-01. • Complete the project by 2029-06-30.
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, and be commercially viable and financially sustainable. Applicants must 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. Funded projects must spend 100% of grant funding in New South Wales. Projects should start by 1 July 2026 and must be completed by 30 June 2029.

What's Funded

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

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Expected Outcomes

Improved accessibility of commercialisation training for New South Wales entrepreneurs, enhanced skills, tools and networks for participants, and progression of entrepreneurs toward commercialising ideas and expanding businesses within New South Wales.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

trainingcommercialisationinnovation

Keywords

deep techcommercialisationtrainingstartup incubatoracceleratorentrepreneurshipNew South Walesinnovation

Official Grant Page

Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 funds 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 within 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) and be registered for GST.
  • Be based in New South Wales.
  • Be commercially viable and financially sustainable.
  • Hold, or be able to obtain prior to execution of a funding agreement, Public Liability Insurance of not less than $10 million per occurrence.
  • Hold, or be able to obtain prior to execution of a funding agreement, Professional Indemnity Insurance of not less than $10 million per occurrence.
  • Spend 100% of the grant funding in New South Wales.
  • Start the project by 2026-07-01.
  • Complete the project by 2029-06-30.
4

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

Applications closed on 23 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?

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