Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production Scale-Up Funding Stream WA

This program provides funding to existing battery manufacturers for projects that scale-up their operations.
Open
Closes in 116 days

Closing date: Friday 20 March 2026 Fri 20 Mar 2026

What do you get?

Funding of up to $5 million.

Who is this for?

WA battery manufacturers.

Overview

Funding is available for existing battery manufacturers for projects that scale-up their operations, including through purchase of capital equipment, workforce training, costs associated with upgrading existing or new premises, and engaging business or manufacturing expertise including:

  • enhancing their capability and capacity to manufacture batteries
  • improving competitiveness and market share
  • creating diversification across the manufacturing supply chain
  • lowering the commercial risk and uncertainty which can be associated with manufacturing activities
  • creating jobs. 

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • have a minimum 50% Australian ownership
  • be a for-profit entity, or an incorporated not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation operating as a commercial enterprise
  • be operating within the battery energy storage supply chain
  • be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
  • provide evidence of a physical business presence, including FTEs in WA
  • intend to continue operating in WA for at least another 3 years.

Apply now

Apply for the Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production Scale-Up Funding Stream WA

Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.

Learn how to apply

Contact information