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Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to New South Wales startups to help them turn world-class research into market-ready products, services and systems. It supports commercialisation of innovative emerging technologies through activities such as prototyping, scaling, market testing and regulatory approvals.

Funding

$500K – $2M

Deadline

29 Apr 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

For-profit startup headquartered in New South Wales Active Australian Business Number and not publicly listed More than 65% of full-time equivalent employees in New South Wales as of 1 January 2026 Revenue under $2.5 million in 2024-25 and ownership or exclusive commercialisation rights to the intellectual property
Applicants must be a for-profit entity, not be 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 per year 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 and feasibility studies, specialist equipment or infrastructure, and intellectual property protection or advice.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to turn emerging technology research into market-ready products, services or systems, with progress toward commercialisation, validation, scaling and regulatory readiness.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

company

Stage

early_stagegrowth

Funding Purposes

commercialisationinnovationresearchcapital_expenditureother

Keywords

emerging technologiescommercialisationstartupsNew South Walesresearch translationproduct developmentprototypingmanufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

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. This program provides funding to New South Wales startups to help them turn world-class research into market-ready products, services and systems. It supports commercialisation of innovative emerging technologies through activities such as prototyping, scaling, market testing and regulatory approvals.

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

The Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW provides $500K – $2M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW?

For-profit startup headquartered in New South Wales Active Australian Business Number and not publicly listed More than 65% of full-time equivalent employees in New South Wales as of 1 January 2026 Revenue under $2.5 million in 2024-25 and ownership or exclusive commercialisation rights to the intellectual property

When does the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW close?

Applications close on 29 Apr 2026.

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 and feasibility studies, specialist equipment or infrastructure, and intellectual property protection or advice.

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