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Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund
Victorian Government · Australia
The Made in Victoria – Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund provides matched grants to eligible Victorian businesses to invest in new or enhanced research and development infrastructure. It supports projects that grow Victoria’s R&D capability, increase business expenditure on R&D, and strengthen collaboration across priority industry sectors.
Funding
$250K – $2M
Closed
18 Aug 2023
Duration
12 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
Must be a business operating in Victoria with an Australian Business Number.
Must employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover between $1.5 million and $100 million.
Must provide at least 1:1 co-contribution, with grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Must show funding is needed to achieve project outcomes and comply with relevant Victorian employment and policy obligations.
The fund is open to businesses operating in Victoria that have identified key research and development equipment or infrastructure to support their R&D activities and anchor their operations in Victoria, including businesses that provide R&D services. To be eligible, the organisation must be a business operating in Victoria with an active Australian Business Number, employ at least 20 full-time equivalent staff or have annual turnover between $1.5 million and $100 million, agree to meet all industrial relations obligations under the National Employment Standards, agree to adhere to and enforce Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017, the Fair Jobs Code (2018), the Local Jobs First Policy (2018) and Gender Equality Act (2020), and demonstrate why government funding is necessary to achieve the project outcomes or would lead to improved outcomes. Successful applicants must complete project activities within 12 months unless an extended timeline is negotiated case by case. Grants cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure and require at least a 1:1 co-contribution from the applicant. Government funds from other Victorian or Australian Government programs cannot be used as co-contribution.
What's Funded
Purchase, establishment or enhancement of R&D infrastructure and specialised equipment such as testing equipment, measurement instruments, imaging and sensing technologies, clean room facilities, laboratories, prototyping centres and other infrastructure that supports business R&D activity in Victoria.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to increase business expenditure on R&D, expand Victorian R&D capability, support collaboration between industry and universities or research providers, strengthen supply chains, upskill the workforce, and help businesses compete in new and emerging markets.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
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Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationcapital_expenditureresearchcommercialisationemployment
Keywords
Victoriaresearch and developmentR&D infrastructuremanufacturingadvanced technologyhealth technologyfood manufacturingdefence
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund?
The Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund is a business grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing $250K – $2M in funding. The Made in Victoria – Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund provides matched grants to eligible Victorian businesses to invest in new or enhanced research and development infrastructure. It supports projects that grow Victoria’s R&D capability, increase business expenditure on R&D, and strengthen collaboration across priority industry sectors.
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How much funding does the Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund provide?
The Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund provides $250K – $2M in funding. The typical project duration is 12 months.
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Who is eligible for the Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund?
Must be a business operating in Victoria with an Australian Business Number.
Must employ at least 20 FTE staff or have annual turnover between $1.5 million and $100 million.
Must provide at least 1:1 co-contribution, with grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Must show funding is needed to achieve project outcomes and comply with relevant Victorian employment and policy obligations.
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When does the Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund close?
Applications closed on 18 Aug 2023.
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What activities are funded?
Purchase, establishment or enhancement of R&D infrastructure and specialised equipment such as testing equipment, measurement instruments, imaging and sensing technologies, clean room facilities, laboratories, prototyping centres and other infrastructure that supports business R&D activity in Victoria.
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How do I apply for the Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund?
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