AUKUS SME Readiness Fund

This program provides funding to WA small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain, specifically for AUKUS Pillars 1 and 2.
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Closes in 35 days

Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025 Mon 15 Dec 2025

What do you get?

Funding of up to $100,000.

Who is this for?

WA small to medium enterprises.

Overview

AUKUS related scope may include:

  • Pillar 1 – products or services that support the manufacture of components that support the building or sustainment of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines either in Australia, the UK or the US
  • Pillar 2 – products or services that support the Department of Defence’s (Defence) identified priority technologies; artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems, quantum technologies, electronic warfare, advanced cyber, or undersea capabilities.

 

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • be registered for goods and services tax (GST) for at least 12 months prior to application submission date
  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • be a for-profit organisation or business
  • have been operating for at least 2 years, including at least one year in WA
  • have their principal place of business in WA and continue to be based in WA for at least the next 12 months
  • employ less than 200 people.

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