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Energy Innovation Fund ACT

Australian Government · Australia

Funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research in the Australian Capital Territory. The program supports development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment across three funding streams.

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Funding

$20K – $1M

Location

Australian Capital Territory

Who Can Apply

• Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must hold required insurances, including $10 million public liability and workers compensation • Must be ACT-based or deliver most funded activities within the Australian Capital Territory • Must show contribution to ACT net-zero emissions by 2045 and be GST-registered if applicable
Lead organisations must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), hold all insurances required by law including $10 million public liability insurance and workers compensation, be an ACT-based organisation or have the majority of proposed funded activities occur within the ACT, demonstrate a contribution to the ACT achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, and be registered for goods and services tax (GST) if applicable. Further eligibility criteria apply depending on the funding stream.

What's Funded

Projects, initiatives and research involving new and emerging technologies and ventures that support energy transition innovation and investment in the ACT, including technology demonstration, policy challenge activities and innovation ecosystem development.

Expected Outcomes

Supported projects are expected to contribute to the ACT becoming an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment and to demonstrate a contribution to the ACT achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationsustainabilityresearchcommercialisationexport

Keywords

energy innovationenergy transitionnet zerotechnology demonstrationpolicy challengeinnovation ecosystemAustralian Capital Territoryexport-oriented

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Energy Innovation Fund ACT?

The Energy Innovation Fund ACT is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $20K – $1M in funding. Funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research in the Australian Capital Territory. The program supports development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment across three funding streams.

How much funding does the Energy Innovation Fund ACT provide?

The Energy Innovation Fund ACT provides $20K – $1M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Fund ACT?

• Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must hold required insurances, including $10 million public liability and workers compensation • Must be ACT-based or deliver most funded activities within the Australian Capital Territory • Must show contribution to ACT net-zero emissions by 2045 and be GST-registered if applicable

What activities are funded?

Projects, initiatives and research involving new and emerging technologies and ventures that support energy transition innovation and investment in the ACT, including technology demonstration, policy challenge activities and innovation ecosystem development.

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