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Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW

Australian Government · Australia

Funding for New South Wales startups to help them commercialise innovative emerging technologies and turn world-class research into market-ready products, services and systems. Grants support activities such as prototyping, product development, scaling, market testing, regulatory approvals and intellectual property protection.

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Funding

$500K – $2M

Closed

29 Apr 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Be a for-profit entity • Not be listed on any public stock exchange • Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Be headquartered in New South Wales • As of 1 January 2026, have more than 65% of full-time equivalent employees employed in New South Wales • Have revenue of less than $2.5 million in the 2024-25 financial year • Own the intellectual property or have the exclusive right to commercialise the intellectual property in Australia and globally
Applicants must be New South Wales startups that are for-profit entities, not listed on any public stock exchange, have an active Australian Business Number, be headquartered in New South Wales, have more than 65% of their full-time equivalent employees employed in New South Wales as of 1 January 2026, have revenue of less than $2.5 million in the 2024-25 financial year, and own the intellectual property or have the exclusive right to commercialise the intellectual property in Australia and globally.

What's Funded

Eligible uses include prototyping, product development, piloting studies, manufacturing and scaling, salaries and external advice directly related to the project, market research, testing and trials, regulatory approvals and certifications, commercialisation strategies, commercial feasibility studies, specialist equipment and infrastructure, and intellectual property protection or advice.

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Expected Outcomes

Commercialisation of emerging technology into market-ready products, services and systems, including validated prototypes, scaling capability, regulatory readiness, protected intellectual property and stronger market feasibility.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

company

Stage

early_stagegrowth

Funding Purposes

commercialisationinnovationr_and_dcapital_expendituremarketingother

Keywords

emerging technologiescommercialisationstartupsNew South Walesresearch translationprototypingproduct developmentmanufacturing

Official Grant Page

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW?

The Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $500K – $2M in funding. Funding for New South Wales startups to help them commercialise innovative emerging technologies and turn world-class research into market-ready products, services and systems. Grants support activities such as prototyping, product development, scaling, market testing, regulatory approvals and intellectual property protection.
2

How much funding does the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW provide?

The Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW provides $500K – $2M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW?

  • Be a for-profit entity
  • Not be listed on any public stock exchange
  • Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Be headquartered in New South Wales
  • As of 1 January 2026, have more than 65% of full-time equivalent employees employed in New South Wales
  • Have revenue of less than $2.5 million in the 2024-25 financial year
  • Own the intellectual property or have the exclusive right to commercialise the intellectual property in Australia and globally
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When does the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW close?

Applications closed on 29 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?

Eligible uses include prototyping, product development, piloting studies, manufacturing and scaling, salaries and external advice directly related to the project, market research, testing and trials, regulatory approvals and certifications, commercialisation strategies, commercial feasibility studies, specialist equipment and infrastructure, and intellectual property protection or advice.
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