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Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund

DSDIP · Australia

The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund supports eligible Queensland SMEs to access global defence, aerospace and space supply chain opportunities. Funding assists participation in international defence and aerospace trade shows and capability building through acquisition of international industry certifications.

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Funding

Up to $30K

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Be a SME operating in Queensland • Be registered for GST with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) • Be engaged in defence, aerospace, or space supply chains, or demonstrate the capability and intention to do so • Be able to fund at least 50% of eligible activity costs (25% if an indigenous business) • Be able to fund 100% of ineligible activity costs

Applicants must be SMEs operating in Queensland, registered for GST with a valid Australian Business Number, engaged in defence, aerospace or space supply chains or able to demonstrate the capability and intention to do so, and able to fund at least 50% of eligible activity costs (or 25% for an indigenous business) plus 100% of ineligible activity costs.

What's Funded

Participation at international defence and aerospace trade shows and acquisition of international industry certifications to build capability.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved capability and readiness of Queensland SMEs to participate in global defence, aerospace and space information security supply chains, including attendance at trade shows and attainment of relevant certifications.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustindigenous_organisationother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

exportinnovationtrainingcommercialisationother

Keywords

defenceaerospacespacesupply chaintrade showsindustry certificationQueensland SMEsinformation security

Official Grant Page

DSDIP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund?

The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund is a business grant offered by DSDIP in Australia, providing Up to $30K in funding. The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund supports eligible Queensland SMEs to access global defence, aerospace and space supply chain opportunities. Funding assists participation in international defence and aerospace trade shows and capability building through acquisition of international industry certifications.

How much funding does the Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund provide?

The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund provides Up to $30K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Defence and Aerospace Industry Development Fund?

Be a SME operating in Queensland
Be registered for GST with a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
Be engaged in defence, aerospace, or space supply chains, or demonstrate the capability and intention to do so
Be able to fund at least 50% of eligible activity costs (25% if an indigenous business)
Be able to fund 100% of ineligible activity costs

What activities are funded?

Participation at international defence and aerospace trade shows and acquisition of international industry certifications to build capability.

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