Industry Growth Program grants are awarded on merit to program participants who have received their Commercialisation and Growth report as part of the program's Advisory Service.

Early-Stage Commercialisation grants

Recipients of the Early-Stage Commercialisation grant opportunity.

Applicant Project title Project summary State Grant amount (ex GST)
Azaneo Pty Ltd Pulsed Electric Weeding Technology to Combat Herbicide Resistance Azaneo has developed an advanced pulsed electric field technology for weed control without herbicides, offering growers a sustainable and cost-effective solution. This technology utilises high-voltage electric pulses to disrupt plant cell membranes, effectively targeting and neutralising weeds. This grant will help to build a beta unit to validate the performance of the technology with growers and also demonstrate a commercially useful product. NSW $249,437
CoilRig Pty Ltd Innovative Coiled Tubing Geothermal Drilling Rigs CoilRig has developed a world class coiled tubed drilling rig targeting the US market for installation of geothermal heat pumps. The grant will assist CoilRig in completing Coiled Tubing drilling system performance testing and validation, in both laboratory and simulated field locations. SA $250,000
Flyfarm Queensland Pty Ltd Black Soldier Fly breeding system improvements Flyfarm is validating its patented Black Soldier Fly breeding and hatchery technologies. The project involves installing and testing the prototypes with in-house-developed microclimate control systems in live breeding environment. The grant will help test the technologies to support future full-scale farming operations. QLD $87,600
Forager Automation Pty Ltd A Robotic Blueberry Harvester: Minimum Viable Product Development Forager Automation is developing an autonomous robotic solution for small-fruit harvesting. The robot will reduce labour costs and increase yield efficiency for farmers. QLD $157,943
Forgetspecs.com Pty Ltd Commercialising ForgetSpecs - Changing the way you view technology Forgetspecs.com is producing a prototype of ‘Golden Sample’, a prescription screen protector which helps people see their devices clearly without glasses. The key activities of this project will include building new master moulds, build new production moulds, produce and test new prototypes, incorporating advanced manufacturing techniques used in nanotechnology. QLD $162,250
Innovation Industries Pty Ltd CATM Camera: Low-Cost Static Camera for Rural Low-Signal Areas Innovation Industries will develop a remote monitoring camera, which will allow farmers and agricultural professionals to monitor their livestock in remote locations and provide security to their agricultural infrastructure and equipment with live, high-quality images. This grant will be used to achieve advancements in and offer new capability to the Australian agricultural industry. WA $59,500
Magic Valley Pty Ltd Optimising bioreactor usage to scale production of cultivated meat Magic Valley has developed induced pluripotent stem cell lines for both sheep and pigs for the large scale production of cultivated meat. Grant funding will scale up its cultivated meat and enable Magic Valley to transition from research to commercial production, significantly enhancing its commercialisation capabilities. VIC $100,000
Neo-Bionica Pty Ltd Project Andromeda Neo-Bionica has developed a novel, modular prototyping technology for the neurotech industry. This solution will drastically reduce the time required to develop a prototype ready for first-in-human trials from 2 to 3 years to just 6 months. VIC $250,000
Rainstick Pty Ltd Rainstick - Lightning as a service - commercialisation project Rainstick will advance its lightning as a service commercialisation project, which use high voltage electrical fields to increase seed germination rates. The grant will focus on scaling up its seed treatment capacity to process 1kg of seeds daily, a critical step toward market entry. QLD $250,000
SeaStock Pty Ltd Scaled Prototype Asparagopsis Growth Facility Feasibility Study SeaStock has developed a solution to produce biomass and compounds. This solution will allow supply chains to lower their environmental impact using ingredients from sustainably produced seaweed.  WA $136,000
Stralis Aircraft Pty Ltd Ion Pair Hydrogen Fuel Cell Characterisation Stralis Aircraft's proprietary hydrogen fuel cell system uses world-leading ion pair membranes by enabling 'full stack testing' of a prototype in Australia. The turbocharged high temperature fuel cell system is 6 times lighter than competing solutions and will unlock 50% reduction in aircraft operating cost. QLD $250,000
Watts & Fisher Pty Ltd Accelerating critical minerals processing - small pilot plant Watts & Fisher will develop a small pilot plan for critical minerals processing which dissolves and purifies valuable metals. The grant will help commercialise this process by dissolving ores of valuable metals and purifying the target elements that's less polluting and significantly lower in capital cost than current industrial methods. WA $250,000

Commercialisation and Growth grants

Recipients of the Commercialisation and Growth grant opportunity.

Applicant Project title Project summary State Grant amount (ex GST)
Acacia Systems Pty Ltd Persistent Undersea Surveillance for Australia and our Allies Acacia Systems has developed an innovative product for naval uncrewed surface vehicles for the defence industry. This technology will allow remote vehicles to provide persistent underseas surveillance to protect our maritime approaches from sub surface threats.  SA $1,500,000
Allegro Energy Pty Ltd Rapid Growth: from Commercial Pilot to Mass Manufacturing Allegro Energy has developed a new battery electrolyte that is less expensive, high performance and less hazardous compared with current products. This electrolyte is used in its innovative redox flow battery energy storage systems, well suited for long-duration energy storage. This grant will be used to help Allegro scale manufacturing rapidly, reduce the unit cost, and improve the performance of the system. NSW $1,855,700
Allume Energy Pty Ltd Shared Solar Innovation – Technology Roadmap Development and Commercialisation Allume Energy has developed an minimum viable product of the world first behind the meter SolShare technology, which enables units in multi-occupancy buildings to share solar power, addressing global issues with energy equity, solar energy adoption and rising cost of living. VIC $3,772,231
Alt Materials Pty Ltd Commercialising Alt. Leather from lab-scale to pilot-scale production Alt Materials will commercialise production of its 100% bio-based leather alternative, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation, and market expansion. The grant will support transition from lab-scale to pilot-scale production, which involves adapting processes for larger machinery and the design, procurement, and construction of a pilot plant for testing in preparation for scaled-up operations. It will also help prepare for market entry by developing strategic partnerships with key industry players, including manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders in the sustainable materials sector. VIC $1,151,853
Aquila Space Technologies Pty Ltd Lightway Sentry: Optical power for unlimited drone flight Aquila Space Technologies is commercialising a wireless energy platform that powers drones in flight, allowing them an unlimited flying time. Industry Growth Program support will help Aquila to finalise prototyping and demonstrate a commercially useful product and position them as a leader in the emerging wireless power transfer industry. NSW $1,797,628
Arkeus Pty Ltd Growth and commercialisation of Arkeus autonomous optical solutions Arkeus will establish manufacturing of its autonomous optical search and surveillance systems for the defence and civil defence industries. Arkeus is now conducting large-scale tests on its systems in commercial environments. The grant will help the company take its 4 prototypes into production and develop scalable manufacturing solutions. VIC $2,460,000
Athena Artificial Intelligence Pty Ltd Athena Helios: Trusted and assured AI for global military applications Athena Artificial Intelligence is commercialising Athena Helios, AI-driven defence technology that enhances military decision-making. Industry Growth Program grant support will help Athena Artificial Intelligence commercialise the Athena Helios and strengthen Australia's defence capabilities, bolstering the sovereign manufacturing of AI technologies and enabling global commercial opportunities. QLD $1,124,107
Blue Carbon Pty Ltd Decarbonising global aquaculture using wave powered technology Blue Carbon has developed a renewably powered technology device that uses wave-powered technology to enhance water circulation and oxygenation, improving water quality for fish pens. The Industry Growth Program grant will support deployment of the oPod prototype in ocean-based commercial salmon farming leases and large-scale commercial testing environments. QLD $640,400
Brandsec Pty Ltd Unphish: Addressing omni-channel threats via unified & automated reporting Brandsec has developed Unphish, an automated enforcement tool for malicious domains, compromised websites, fake social media accounts and other forms of phishing. It ensures accuracy and optimises the entire process from identification to triage to suspension, offering the quickest and most efficient model for removing phishing content from the internet. VIC $231,000
Cauldron Molecules Pty Ltd Cauldron Precision Fermentation 10kl Facility: Unlocking Industry TRL4-8 Cauldron Molecules is building the world’s first, fully automated, industrially relevant 10kL hyper-fermentation precision fermentation line that uses proprietary hyper-fermentation technology to bring down the cost of biomanufacturing.  NSW $4,277,616
Contactile Pty Ltd Commercialisation of tactile sensor-enabled smart gripper Contactile is developing a tactile sensor which provides robots with a human sense of touch. The gripper measures 3D deflection, force, vibration, 3D torque, slip and friction, enabling dexterous manipulation of objects. The grant will help to refine its prototype, incorporating customer feedback to meet industry standards, and complete certification testing by focussing on softwis integration with major robot brands. NSW $268,712
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Pty Ltd CiTech Nexus 16 commercialisation Critical Infrastructure Technologies will commercialise Nexus 16, an innovative radio communications tower that can be rapidly deployed to remote locations. Contained within the dimensions of a standard 20-foot shipping container, it houses a walk-in equipment room, battery reserves, solar arrays, and generators to create a fully self-contained communications solution. The grant will help scale up manufacturing for mass production as the demand builds. WA $1,162,877
Cyborg Dynamics Engineering Pty Ltd Autonomy stack commercialisation for priority robotics applications Cyborg Dynamics Engineering has developed robotics with industrial grade autonomy stack for military, conservation and firefighting use cases. This project will involve the development of key features which have been identified over 3 major priority robotics programs in the defence, resources and marine conservation markets.  QLD $597,000
DFDU Pty Ltd Commercialisation of hybrid dairy-plant products for growth and export DFDU has developed plant-dairy hybrid cheeses, creams and dips which have strong ‘taste credentials’ of dairy. DFDU will use its grant to invest in new manufacturing equipment that will increase their capability, productivity and capacity for growth, scaling up up production and expanding exports. QLD $1,216,578
Digital Discovery Pty Ltd Disruptive User Testing: Prioritising Overlooked Edge Cases for Equity Digital Discovery is scaling its See Me Please software that improves digital accessibility through usability testing and inclusion. The grant project will enable experimentation of best practice machine learning privacy redaction capabilities and  multi-modal artificial intelligence insight capabilities. NSW $1,342,000
Electrogenics Laboratories Ltd Electrogenics MOSkin (TM) - an innovative patient radiation dosimeter Electrogenics Laboratories has developed an 'in-vivo radiation dosimeter' system which will provide patient radiation dose measurement as part of radiotherapy treatment. The MOSkin system is designed to improve ease of use and reduce risks of under and over exposure to radiation therapy when compared to currently available dosimeters. NSW $1,046,160
Engentus Pty Ltd Commercialisation of a Mill Liner Bolted Joint Life Management system Engentus will commercialise its proprietary JEMTEC & JEMTEC-i (Joint Life Management Technology) for the mining and resources industry which will prevent operational bolt breakages and the loss of tension in mill liner bolted joints. The grant will be used to achieve commercial and technical validation, secure first customers, negotiate partnerships with global manufacturers and deliver significant value to the Australian resources industry. WA $887,000
GB Operations Pty Ltd Commercialising the GreaseBoss Heavy Mobile Equipment Solution GreaseBoss has developed a highly technical grease management system for Heavy Mobile Equipment users across mining, civil earthworks, forestry and cropping agriculture sectors. This solution will remove complexity and human error in the management of industrial machinery greasing.  QLD $1,592,980
Gelomics Pty Ltd LunaX 3D Tissue Culture: AI-powered non-animal models for drug development Gelomics is commercialising LunaX 3D Tissue Culture System, an artificial intelligence powered platform that accelerates drug discovery by generating living human microtissues. Industry Growth Program grant support will be help complete the development and design of the LunaXLinker, an artificial intelligence powered photocuring device, secure intellectual property protection and execute a robust marketing and go-to-market strategy, all while scaling to full production. QLD $948,066
Gravitas Technologies Pty Ltd Advanced Materials Vulloy Production Line Processing Capability Gravitas Technologies is commercialising and manufacturing of Vulloy, a critical mineral alloy engineered for high temperature and extreme environments. The grant will be used to help build a commercial scale isostatic pressing facility and improve scalability, production efficiency and overall material quality - which will strengthen domestic supply chains and increase export potential. NSW $1,512,750
Harvest B Pty Ltd Improving sustainability & nutrition in meats using Australian crops Harvest B has developed an innovative range of plant proteins that are blended with animal proteins, resulting in dramatic nutritional advantages over meat alone. These blended products are made with gluten which poses a scaling challenge. This project uses Australian Faba to commercialise gluten-free meats, removing a significant adoption barrier - enhancing meat nutrition, food security and reducing emissions. NSW $2,258,405
Hyperion Systems Pty Ltd Development of a Mobile Rapidly Deployable Large Format 3D Printing System Hyperion Systems will develop its mobile and rapidly deployable large format additive printing system. The robotic arm is housed in a shipping container that allows large parts to be 3D printed on-site in days. The grant will help Hyperion Systems scale its operations through the build of new machines with enhanced features and larger scale machines to expand its operations. WA $350,000
Incisive Technologies Pty Ltd BlueCheck Manufacturing Scale-up and Market Growth Incisive Technologies has developed BlueCheck, a dental 'paint' for early detection of oral disease (caries) which affects 90% of the world’s population. With early identification, treatment options are far greater, thus reducing economic and health burdens for individuals, insurers and government. VIC $2,103,776
Kandui Technologies Pty Ltd Benchtop Manufacturing Ramp Up Kandui Technologies has developed a crystalline silica free product that provides a safe Australian-made alternative for the benchtop and surfaces market. This product made of waste material is a suitable replacement for engineered stone that was banned in December 2023 because of its crystalline silica content and the associated risks of silicosis. NSW $942,494
Lenexa Medical Pty Ltd AI-enabled fabric sensors for personalised pressure injury prevention Lenexa Medical's LenexaCare is an innovative AI-enabled fabric-based sensor system for personalised pressure injury prevention. The project will aim to improve patient pressure care and reduce healthcare costs and expand locally and internationally by  commercialising LenexaCARE, which will record and provide timely information around ongoing accumulation of pressure risk. VIC $2,261,600
Li-S Energy Limited Sovereign capacity in high tolerance lithium foil for next-gen batteries Li–S Energy Limited has developed a high-tolerance lithium foil manufacturing process for the next-generation battery industry. This technology will ensure consistent quality and reliability in battery production, reducing dependency on imported materials and enhancing supply chain security. VIC $1,667,096
Macuject Pty Ltd Preventing macular blindness with real-world largescale data analytics Macujet is scaling up its project that prevents macular blindness with real-world data. This software will assist ophthalmologists to assess and treat patients with age-related macular degeneration. Industry Growth Program grant support will be used to help Macuject commercialise and scale-up its proof-of-concept analytics platform to handle large data volumes, deliver improved commercial outcomes for pharma and payors. VIC $617,862
Nbryo Pty Ltd Nbryo’s Embryo Transfer Device: beef & dairy productivity & CO2e- abatement Nbryo in QLD is developing the first scalable solution to embryo transfer in beef and dairy breeding. The grant support will be used to develop and test its embryo transfer device beta prototype, test in field trials in Australia and overseas then use the trial data to build its Gamma prototype. This smart device will unlock the distribution of Nbryo’s embryos and allow the business to scale production of both embryos and devices. QLD $1,316,883
Provectus Algae Pty Ltd Manufacturing Affordable Methane-Reducing Asparagopsis Seaweed Feed Provectus Algae is developing Surf’N’Turf, a methanereducing livestock feed supplement with asparagopsis. The grant will help to construct a new 160,000 litre Asparagopsis production facility and facilitate the optimisation of cultivation processes which will lower production costs. QLD $4,043,120
Seed Terminator Pty Ltd Australian Made Ag Tech scaled up and going global Seed Terminator has developed technology that enables the mechanical destruction of weed seeds (particularly rye grass seeds) during the harvesting of crops with an effective removal rate of 99%. This technology has been fully proven in Australia, and now the company plans to expand internationally.  SA $3,099,887
Tetrisize Oceania Pty Ltd Develop a disruptive, smart, modular Industry 4.0 compliant conveyor system The Tetrisize conveyor system is a conceptual prototype and the grant funding will go towards building and testing a complete functional prototype consisting of multiple conveyor modules and to demonstrate this system to the market. The funding will also enable Tetrasize Oceana to finalise component designs in readiness for production tooling, as well as identify and plan for local manufacturing and assembly, including employment through certified social enterprises.  QLD $200,000
Turquoise Group Pty Ltd Project Archer - Commercialising Graphene Manufacturing Turquoise Group's Project Archer converts methane gas into two valuable products - graphene carbon powder, and hydrogen gas (zero emission process). The grant is for the first stage of commercialising a unique plasma torch methane pyrolysis technology. The company has a commercial demonstration facility located in Brisbane and plans to complete an extensive 9-month test program to enable the building of the company’s first commercial scale plant. QLD $949,500
Userdoc Pty Ltd Userdoc AI Knowledge Enablement Userdoc has developed an AI-powered software requirements platform for the global software development market. This SaaS solution streamlines and enhances the creation, management, and communication of software requirements, enabling faster development cycles, reduced project failure rates, and improved knowledge retention for sectors across all NRF priority areas. VIC $250,000
Vibe Energy Motion Pty Ltd Powered E-Trailer Trials Vibe Energy Motion is running trials for its powered e-trailer for the heavy transportation sector. It will be able to seamlessly integrate with any modern prime mover through the vehicle controller area network and will provide electrification benefits without large capital investment or replacement of existing infrastructure. The grant will assist Vibe Energy Motion to commercialise the e-trailer product through a series of on-road trials to finalise the design and functional application and validate results. SA $2,192,733
Vitrafy Life Sciences Limited Export of proprietary protected medical device to US Military Vitrafy will develop its technology that addresses challenges in cryopreservation for revolutionary cancer treatments. The grant support will be used to fast-track commercialisation including securing FDA regulatory approvals, launching in target markets and establishing manufacturing processes in Victoria. VIC $4,814,750
Zetifi Pty Ltd Zetifi Smart Antenna Platform Zetifi will develop and launch its smart antenna products for vehicles and machinery that extends coverage of mobile or satellite networks. The grant will support production and Australian-based manufacturing capabilities with the implementation of automation, robotics, and smart factory initiatives, as they transition to full-scale manufacturing. NSW $4,980,495