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Graphite Research and Development Grant
Australian Government · Australia
Matched funding is available for Australian small to medium enterprises to collaborate with CSIRO on innovative research and development projects for natural and synthetic graphite production, especially for battery applications. The grant supports development of technologies and processes that strengthen a sustainable Australian graphite industry.
Funding
$10K – $50K
Closed
17 Apr 2026
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an Australian small to medium enterprise (SME)
• Applicant must be undertaking graphite research and development
• Project must involve collaboration with CSIRO
• Project should focus on innovative R&D for natural or synthetic graphite production, especially for battery applications
Applicants are Australian small to medium enterprises undertaking graphite research and development. The grant supports businesses collaborating with CSIRO on innovative R&D projects related to natural and synthetic graphite production, particularly for battery applications. No further detailed eligibility conditions are provided in the supplied page content.
What's Funded
Collaborative R&D projects with CSIRO focused on natural and synthetic graphite production, including development of innovative technologies and processes, alternative feedstocks, efficient recycling methods, purification techniques, and downstream processing to active materials for battery applications.Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to contribute to efficient and effective downstream processing to active materials and support development of a world-class, competitive and sustainable Australian graphite industry serving domestic manufacturing and export markets.Key Information
Applicant Types
company
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationsustainabilitycommercialisation
Keywords
graphiteresearch and developmentCSIRObattery applicationscritical mineralsmanufacturingrecyclingpurification
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Graphite Research and Development Grant?
The Graphite Research and Development Grant is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $10K – $50K in funding. Matched funding is available for Australian small to medium enterprises to collaborate with CSIRO on innovative research and development projects for natural and synthetic graphite production, especially for battery applications. The grant supports development of technologies and processes that strengthen a sustainable Australian graphite industry.
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How much funding does the Graphite Research and Development Grant provide?
The Graphite Research and Development Grant provides $10K – $50K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Graphite Research and Development Grant?
- Applicant must be an Australian small to medium enterprise (SME)
- Applicant must be undertaking graphite research and development
- Project must involve collaboration with CSIRO
- Project should focus on innovative R&D for natural or synthetic graphite production, especially for battery applications
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When does the Graphite Research and Development Grant close?
Applications closed on 17 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Collaborative R&D projects with CSIRO focused on natural and synthetic graphite production, including development of innovative technologies and processes, alternative feedstocks, efficient recycling methods, purification techniques, and downstream processing to active materials for battery applications.
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