Technology & innovation grants in Victoria

14 open grants and programs for technology & innovation businesses in Victoria: 12 federal, 2 Victorian Government and 0 council. Sorted by closing date. Each listing has a plain-English summary of who can apply and a link to the official guidelines.

Federal5 days left

Launchpad Program

Funding varies.

Early-stage startups working on technology that fits ARENA's renewable energy priorities, plus ecosystem organisations (such as accelerators) that help those startups grow.

Closes 28 Oct 2026
Energy & sustainabilityTechnology & innovation
Victoria

Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC

Funding varies.

Victorian-headquartered businesses or industry groups that partner with a Victorian TAFE or dual-sector university, in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, circular economy, health tech and digital. Starts with an expression of interest.

Closes 27 Nov 2026
Employment & trainingManufacturingTechnology & innovation
Federal

Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program Sustainment Grants

Grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure for phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 and 4 funding will be determined by the Department of Defence in accordance with the amount outlined in your supporting business case.

Australian companies that have been given a US Government assignment to maintain or repair Joint Strike Fighter components. Very specialised.

Closes 30 Jun 2028
ManufacturingTechnology & innovation
Federal

Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment

Funding varies depending on the RFQ or Open Call.

Organisations that can deliver research or innovation for rural industries such as chicken meat, rice and honeybees. Each call has its own requirements.

Closing date not stated
Agriculture & food productionTechnology & innovation
Federal

Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF)

Investment to develop and commercialise biomedical discoveries.

Early-stage biomedical companies turning research into products or services.

Closing date not stated
Health, care & community servicesTechnology & innovation
Federal

CSIRO Kick-Start

Matched funding between $20,000 and $60,000.

Australian startups and small to medium businesses that want CSIRO's help researching, prototyping or testing a new product or process.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationManufacturing
Federal

Defence Industry Development Grants Program

Grants up to: Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream – $1,000,000 Skilling stream – $250,000 Exports stream – $250,000 Security stream – $100,000. Grants will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.

Australian small to medium businesses building defence capability, skills or exports. Defence industry associations can apply for the skilling stream only.

Closing date not stated
ManufacturingTechnology & innovation
Federal

Industry Growth Centres Initiative

Support for your business or research collaboration.

Australian business owners and researchers in one of the 6 priority sectors listed on the official page.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationManufacturing
Federal

Innovate to Grow

Research and development support.

Australian small to medium businesses that are exploring or planning research and development.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovation
Federal

Landing Pads

Tailored advice and in-market experiences.

Market-ready Australian tech startups and scaleups planning international expansion or investment.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationExporting & international
Federal

National Reconstruction Fund

Funding varies.

Mainly Australian-based businesses with investment proposals in areas such as renewables, medical science, transport, value-added agriculture or resources, defence and enabling technology.

Closing date not stated
ManufacturingTechnology & innovationEnergy & sustainability
Federal

Research and Development Tax Incentive

A tax offset for R&D expenditure of up to $150 million.

Companies in any industry that run eligible R&D activities. Sole traders and partnerships generally can't claim; it's for companies.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationAny industry
Federal

Space Concession

Duty-free tariffs on eligible imported goods for use in a space project.

Businesses setting up a space project that need to import eligible high-tech goods.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationManufacturing
Victoria

StartSpace VIC

Access to coworking space, learning, networking and funding opportunities.

Early-stage founders in Victoria who are building a new business. There are free and paid membership options.

Closing date not stated
Technology & innovationAny industry

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