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Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) - Round 19

Overview

This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations. Projects must: develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs). You can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including: new research proof of concept activities pre-commercialisation of research outcomes industry-focused education and training activities conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research information sharing and communications related to the research. This is not a complete list and other costs may also be eligible. There is no specific amount of funding allocated to each CRC-P round. The number of CRC Projects we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available Program funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Key Information

Provider
Australian Goverment
Government
Funding Amount
$100,000 - $3,000,000
Opening Date
March 18, 2026
Agency
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Location
Australia
Reference Number
GO8187
Country
AustraliaAustralia

Details

Eligibility Criteria
  • Lead Applicant
    Must be an SME with an ABN, registered for GST, and part of a consolidated group with less than 200 employees.
  • Project Partners
    Must include at least two Australian industry entities (one SME) and one Australian research organisation.
  • Minimum Project Value
    Project must have at least $200,000 in total eligible project value.
  • Eligible Activities
    Must include new research, proof of concept, pre-commercialisation, or industry-focused education and training.
Deliverables
  • Industry-led collaborative research project
  • Development of a product, service, or process
  • Tangible outcomes for industry
Evaluation Criteria
Project alignment with program objectives25 points%

How the project addresses industry problems and aligns with government priorities.

How to Apply
Method
Online portal
Portal
business.gov.au
Contact
13 28 46
Conditions & Exclusions
  • Lead applicant cannot be an individual, sole trader, or government body.
  • Projects must not include ineligible expenditure as defined in guidelines.

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