Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production-Ready Funding Stream WA

This program provides funding to businesses for projects involving pre-production activities in the manufacture of battery technologies.
Open
Closes in 67 days

Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 Fri 30 Jan 2026

What do you get?

Funding of up to $100,000.

Who is this for?

WA manufacturing businesses operating within the battery energy storage supply chain.

Overview

This program aims to strengthen WA's manufacturing sector, supporting the local manufacturing of residential batteries and battery components, as well as industrial and commercial applications. 

Matched funding is available to businesses for projects in 3 categories of pre-production activities. These are precursors to the manufacturing of batteries and battery components at scale, and include:

  • selected, late-stage feasibility studies
  • prototype development
  • testing and accreditation.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • 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
  • have been operating for at least 12 months
  • 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.

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