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Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity

Australian Government · Australia

Funding for not-for-profit organisations to provide specialised sectoral advisory services to startups and innovative SMEs participating in the Industry Growth Program, particularly in advanced manufacturing across National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.

Official Grant Page

Funding

$500K – $1.9M

Closed

16 Feb 2024

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

- Must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation with an ABN and registered for GST. - For-profit entities and Publicly Funded Research Organisations cannot be lead applicants. - Joint applications are allowed but must have an eligible not-for-profit lead that does not profit from or invest in participating SMEs. - Only organisations invited to apply for the reopened Stage 2 can submit an application, and eligibility must be met at the time of application.
To be eligible you must: - have an Australian Business Number (ABN) - be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) - be a not-for-profit organisation - be an entity incorporated in Australia. Only entities that do not profit from or intend to invest in SMEs participating in the Industry Growth Program are eligible, including not charging any fees for service to participating startups and SMEs. Publicly Funded Research Organisations (PFROs), including universities listed in Table A or Table B of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and certain government research entities, are not eligible to apply as lead applicants. For-profit organisations are not eligible as lead applicants. Government Business Enterprises are not eligible, but Regional Development Australia and Cooperative Research Centres that are not Government Business Enterprises are eligible. Joint (consortia) applications are allowed, provided there is a lead not-for-profit organisation that is an eligible entity, is the main driver of the project, and submits the application. All project partners must provide letters of support and must also not profit from or invest in participating SMEs. Only organisations invited to submit an application for the reopened Stage 2 may apply, and invitation codes are not transferable to affiliates or other entities. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements at the time they submit their application and must provide evidence they are a not-for-profit organisation.

What's Funded

Providing specialised advisory services to startups and innovative SMEs referred through the Industry Growth Program, including building industry connections and networks; facilitating engagement with industry, suppliers, customers and investors; providing access to specialised facilities, equipment and physical spaces; facilitating transformative growth activities; delivering SME-relevant information, education and training in advanced manufacturing and NRF priority areas; supporting IP strategy development; providing specialist training and skills programs in business leadership and management; supporting design-thinking and innovative solution development; and exploring private sector funding and investment opportunities for SMEs.

Expected Outcomes

SMEs receive high-quality sectoral advice and support that complements Industry Growth Program Advisers, leading to improved commercialisation, growth and scaling; stronger leadership and management capability; enhanced IP strategies; expanded industry networks and access to facilities; increased innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing and NRF priority areas; and stronger, commercially viable growth propositions for Australian manufacturing-focused startups and SMEs.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

commercialisationresearchinnovationtrainingcommunityother

Keywords

Industry Growth ProgramIndustry Partner Organisationadvanced manufacturingNational Reconstruction FundNRF priority areasstartupsSMEscommercialisation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity?

The Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $500K – $1.9M in funding. Funding for not-for-profit organisations to provide specialised sectoral advisory services to startups and innovative SMEs participating in the Industry Growth Program, particularly in advanced manufacturing across National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.

How much funding does the Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity provide?

The Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity provides $500K – $1.9M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity?

- Must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation with an ABN and registered for GST. - For-profit entities and Publicly Funded Research Organisations cannot be lead applicants. - Joint applications are allowed but must have an eligible not-for-profit lead that does not profit from or invest in participating SMEs. - Only organisations invited to apply for the reopened Stage 2 can submit an application, and eligibility must be met at the time of application.

When does the Industry Growth Program – Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity close?

Applications closed on 16 Feb 2024.

What activities are funded?

Providing specialised advisory services to startups and innovative SMEs referred through the Industry Growth Program, including building industry connections and networks; facilitating engagement with industry, suppliers, customers and investors; providing access to specialised facilities, equipment and physical spaces; facilitating transformative growth activities; delivering SME-relevant information, education and training in advanced manufacturing and NRF priority areas; supporting IP strategy development; providing specialist training and skills programs in business leadership and management; supporting design-thinking and innovative solution development; and exploring private sector funding and investment opportunities for SMEs.

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