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Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3

Australian Government · Australia

The Global Innovation Linkages Program provides funding to help Australian businesses and researchers collaborate with global partners. It supports strategically focused, leading-edge research and development projects in priority industry areas.

Funding

$500K – $1M

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Project must have a lead applicant and project partners • Lead organisation must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Lead organisation must be an Australian incorporated entity, publicly funded research organisation, Cooperative Research Centre, or Australian State/Territory Government agency or body • Project must include at least one Australian industry entity • Project must include at least one Australian research entity • Project must include at least one global partner • Project must be in at least one of the six priority areas aligned with the Industry Growth Centres
To be eligible, a project must have a lead applicant and project partners. Lead organisations must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following: an Australian incorporated entity, a publicly funded research organisation, a Cooperative Research Centre, or an Australian State or Territory Government agency or body. A project must include at least one Australian industry entity, at least one Australian research entity, and at least one global partner. The project must be in at least one of the six priority areas aligned with the Industry Growth Centres.

What's Funded

Collaborative international research and development projects involving an eligible Australian lead organisation, at least one Australian industry entity, at least one Australian research entity, and at least one global partner, in one or more of the program's six priority areas.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved international linkages with global economies, delivery of collaborative R&D projects, and broader national benefits for Australia.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversitylocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

r_and_dinnovationresearchcommercialisation

Keywords

international collaborationresearch and developmentinnovationglobal partnersindustry growth centresadvanced manufacturingfood and agribusinessmedical technologies and pharmaceuticals

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3?

The Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $500K – $1M in funding. The Global Innovation Linkages Program provides funding to help Australian businesses and researchers collaborate with global partners. It supports strategically focused, leading-edge research and development projects in priority industry areas.
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How much funding does the Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3 provide?

The Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3 provides $500K – $1M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Global Innovation Linkages Program – Round 3?

  • Project must have a lead applicant and project partners
  • Lead organisation must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Lead organisation must be an Australian incorporated entity, publicly funded research organisation, Cooperative Research Centre, or Australian State/Territory Government agency or body
  • Project must include at least one Australian industry entity
  • Project must include at least one Australian research entity
  • Project must include at least one global partner
  • Project must be in at least one of the six priority areas aligned with the Industry Growth Centres
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What activities are funded?

Collaborative international research and development projects involving an eligible Australian lead organisation, at least one Australian industry entity, at least one Australian research entity, and at least one global partner, in one or more of the program's six priority areas.
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