Funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research in the ACT

Overview

Funding is available for a broad range of new and emerging technologies and ventures that support the development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment.

There are 3 streams of funding:

• Technology Demonstration Grant – funding between $50,000 and $1 million
• Policy Challenge Grant – funding between $20,000 and $500,000
• Innovation Ecosystem Grant – $30,000 and $300,000.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, lead organisations must:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• hold all insurances required by law, including $10 million public liability insurance and workers compensation
• be an ACT based organisation or the majority of the proposed funded activities must occur within the ACT
• demonstrate a contribution to the ACT achieving net-zero emissions by 2045
• be registered for goods and services (GST) if applicable.

Further eligibility criteria apply depending on the funding stream being applied for.