Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund NSW

This program provides funding to NSW startups to help them turn world-class research into market ready products, services and systems.
Open
Closes in 46 days

Closing date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 Wed 29 Apr 2026

What do you get?

Funding of between $500,000 and $2 million.

Who is this for?

NSW startups.

Overview

Eligible funding uses include:

  • prototyping, product development and piloting studies
  • manufacturing and/or scaling
  • salaries and accessing external advice directly related to the project
  • conducting market research, testing and trials
  • regulatory approvals and other relevant certifications
  • commercialisation strategies and commercial feasibility studies
  • specialist equipment and/or infrastructure
  • intellectual property protection or advice.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • be a for-profit entity
  • not be listed on any public stock exchange
  • have an active Australian business number (ABN)
  • be headquartered in NSW
  • as of 1 January 2026, have more than 65% of their full-time equivalent employees, employed in NSW
  • have revenue of less than $2.5 million per year in the last financial year 2024-25
  • own the IP or have the exclusive right to commercialise the IP in Australia and globally.

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