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Funding for Space businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes
This information reflects the previous government. It is in the process of being updated.
MMI Manufacturing Translation Stream Space round 2
What do you get?
Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.
Who is this for?
Space businesses willing to undertake research projects that relate to new or improved products or manufacturing processes.About the program
The Modern Manufacturing Initiative - Space will support a globally recognised Australian space sector with the capability, capacity and expertise to locally design, develop, manufacture and deploy specialised products, equipment, systems and services for exporting to international markets and to support national and international space missions.
Learn more about the Space National Manufacturing road map.
Eligibility
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are an eligible entity
- have an eligible project
- have eligible expenditure.
The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.
To be eligible you must:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- be non-tax-exempt
- be registered for the goods and services tax (GST).
You must also be an entity incorporated in Australia, including start-ups and a trading corporation. Your trading activities must:
- form a sufficiently significant proportion of the corporation’s overall activities as to merit it being described as a trading corporation; or
- are a substantial and not merely peripheral activity of the corporation.
Your project must:
- align with one of the National Manufacturing Priorities
- have a minimum of $2 million in eligible project expenditure.
Your application must show:
- evidence that your project is supported by your board (or Chief Executive Officer or equivalent if there is no board)
- that you can meet the costs of the project not covered by the grant funding.
You can apply for a grant between $1 million and $20 million. Your grant funding must not exceed 50% of your total eligible project expenditure. Approved activities determine your eligible project expenditure.
You can use this grant funding to:
- invest in strategic projects that will increase commercialisation and translation activities, embrace technology, innovation and automation
- grow production and manufacturing activities
- bring commercial outcomes to new and existing markets, value chains and customers
- We may also approve other related activities.
Your project can include activities at different locations.
Applying
The Manufacturing Translation Stream Space Priority grant opportunity is closed to applications.
We know many businesses have concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on grant applications and grant management. When applying for a grant, consider timeframes and constraints that may impact grant activities due to COVID-19.
If COVID-19 has impacted your ability to meet the obligations of your grant agreement, to discuss your circumstances and how we can assist you, you should contact:
- your customer service manager
- an agent at our Contact Centre.
You can find further COVID-19 government financial assistance and support for Australian businesses on our coronavirus information and support for business page.
First we check that you meet the eligibility criteria. Then we assess your application against the assessment criteria.
The assessment criteria are a set of rules that describe how we must assess each application.
We give each criterion a certain number of points.
In deciding which projects to fund, the Minister will consider the assessment committee scoring, how your application compares to other applications, whether it provides value with relevant money, and the advice of Industry Innovation Science Australia.
- Assessment criterion 1: Alignment with program objectives (50 points)
- Assessment criterion 2: Capacity, capability and resources to deliver the project (25 points)
- Assessment criterion 3: Impact of the grant funding on your project (25 points)
The amount of detail and supporting evidence you provide should suit the project size, complexity and grant amount requested.
The Minister will make the final decision.
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a written offer. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll notify you in writing and give you the chance to discuss the outcome with us.
Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. The grant agreement will specify the reporting requirements, payment schedule and milestones necessary to receive payments. We use the template grant agreements from Department of Finance.
We’ll make the first payment when the grant agreement is executed. We’ll make subsequent payments after we have received and accepted the required report.
Payments will be made by direct credit into a nominated bank account.
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