Startups and SMEs can apply for a competitive grant of up to $100,000 to test the feasibility of their proposed solution to a government challenge. Grantees who successfully demonstrate feasibility may be invited to apply for a further competitive grant of up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.

Current open rounds

There are currently no rounds open for application.

Previous rounds

See previous rounds of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative. While some of these are still ongoing, they are no longer open to new applications.

Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Renewables and Low Emissions Round

Help us develop solutions for government challenges involving renewables and low emissions

Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Workplace Relations Usability Challenge

Help us develop government solutions to support SMEs engaging with modern awards.

Automatic Mutual Recognition of Occupational Registrations (AMR)

Find out about the government's AMR challenges and who received a feasibility grant.

Regulatory Technology round

Find out about the government's regulatory technology (RegTech) challenges and who received a BRII grant.

Program outcomes

See the grant recipients from past rounds of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative.

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