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Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP)
Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer · Australia
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 entrepreneurs based in New South Wales. The program supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development and aims to improve access to training, tools, networks and business expansion opportunities within the state.
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)
• 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
Delivering a statewide deep tech commercialisation training program in New South Wales, including curriculum delivery, participant pathways, monitoring and evaluation, communications and outreach, governance and risk management, and program administration by a startup incubator or accelerator.Expected Outcomes
Improved accessibility of commercialisation training for New South Wales entrepreneurs, stronger entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills, enhanced tools and networks for participants, and progression of ideas toward commercialisation and business expansion within New South Wales.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companynon_profitother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
trainingcommercialisationinnovation
Keywords
deep techcommercialisationtrainingstartup incubatoracceleratorentrepreneurshipNew South Walesinnovation
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 entrepreneurs based in New South Wales. The program supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development and aims to improve access to training, tools, networks and business expansion opportunities within the state.
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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.
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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
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When does the Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP) close?
Applications closed on 23 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Delivering a statewide deep tech commercialisation training program in New South Wales, including curriculum delivery, participant pathways, monitoring and evaluation, communications and outreach, governance and risk management, and program administration by a startup incubator or accelerator.
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