Clean Tech Co-Funding Scheme ACT
Funding for clean technology research and development
Last Updated: 24 January 2020
Clean Tech Co-Funding Scheme ACT
The Clean Tech Co-Funding Scheme provides individuals and businesses with funding to undertake clean technology research and development.
Applications will remain open until the funding is exhausted.
What do you get?
Funding of up to $30,000.
Who is this for?
Individuals, businesses, not for profits and education and research organisations wanting to undertake clean technology research and development.
Overview
The Clean Tech Co-Funding Scheme aims to co-fund larger clean technology research, development and deployment projects.
Three levels of funding are available depending on the level of assessed benefit to the ACT: $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000.
Proposals must secure significant additional cash and in-kind contributions from another funding body. These could include the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), industry funding or other Commonwealth or (non-ACT) state government funding.
In general, funding will only be provided for 10% to 20% of total project funding, although a higher proportion may be considered for projects of exceptional value.
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- have secured significant additional cash and in-kind contributions from another funding body
- meet the Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF) objectives of
- supporting the development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for renewable energy innovation
- secure direct commercial benefits for ACT companies
How do you apply?
You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Clean Tech Co-Funding Scheme.
