Federal Grants
EMDG APPLICATION FORMS 2012
Jan 25th
The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industry sectors and products, including inbound tourism and the export of intellectual property and know-how outside Australia.
The EMDG 2011-12 grant year application forms will available for download in mid-May 2012.
The 2011-12 grant year schedules will be available for download in mid-May in MS Excel format (.xls).
Digital Hubs, Digital Enterprise & Digital Local Government Grants (Round 2)
Jan 17th
Over $40 million in funding is available to the first 40 communities to benefit from the NBN rollout. These are federal government grants and successful round one applicants are now announced.
The next 19 communities are invited to apply for the grants; namely the Digital Hubs Grant ($13.6 million total), Digital Enterprise Grant ($10 million total) and the Digital Local Government Grant (($17.1 million total).
Deadlines for Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise applications are 3/2/2012, while Digital Local Government applications close on 31/3/2012.
Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program (SBP) $50k
Dec 22nd
The Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program provides grants of up to $50,000 for projects to improve the business enterprise culture of established TCF small businesses that have not received grants or qualify for assistance from other TCF programs. TCF small businesses must manufacture an eligible TCF product in Australia, or design an eligible TCF product for manufacture in Australia. They must have fewer than 20 employees; have a minimum turnover of $100,000; and provide a minimum cash contribution to the project of 25% of eligible expenditure.
Defence Priority Industry Capability Innovation Program (PIC Innovation Grant)
Dec 20th
The Priority Industry Capability (PIC) Innovation Program is an Australian Government initiative, providing direct support in the form of repayable, matched grants, to Australian defence companies. The program particularly focuses on assisting small to medium sized enterprises to pursue innovative defence industry projects.
PIC Innovation Program grants support Australia’s defence industry to develop, adopt and commercialise innovative technologies, methodologies, materials or systems in areas defined as Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs).
The Program aims to deliver greater assurance that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will receive cutting edge and innovative solutions to its material, systems, support and sustainment needs, to support its operational needs. It will also support the defence industry sector to make the most of business opportunities within Australia and overseas.
Commercialisation Australia results Nov 2011 – $3.7m
Nov 10th
9 companies receive funding of $3.7m in the latest round of grant funding for Commercialisation Australia. The inventions include three clean technology projects that could produce oil from recycled tyres, provide low-cost grey water treatment, and increase fuel efficiency in cars.
Five information and communications technology (ICT) inventions will also be supported through the grant funding, including a web platform that will help sporting organisations, and networking software to enhance online games.
Digital Hub Directory now calling for showcase ICT solutions
Sep 7th
From September, the Digital Hubs program will set up a directory of ICT solutions that are enhanced by high speed broadband. This directory will be used by potential applicants to assist in the selection of appropriate NBN enabled applications and services to demonstrate in Digital Hubs.
The registration process is now live and ICT companies can now submit registrations online
Digital Local Government program ready for comments
Sep 6th
The draft for the $17.1 million Digital Local Government Program is now ready for comments. It provides funding to local governments representing the first 40 communities to benefit from the National Broadband Network (NBN). Comments on the draft guidelines can be submitted by 5pm, Friday 9 September 2011 to the Department of Broadband. Read more.
Round 8 results $8m Commercialisation Australia grants
Aug 29th
Almost $8 million in funding has been announced for 19 Australian companies under the Federal Government’s Commercialisation Australia program, including Thereitis.com Pty Ltd for a business and consumer market readiness project for their concept, which uses 3D search technology to make it easier to sift through large amounts of visual data.
Other recipients included: Signostics Ltd for a new hand-held ultrasound device; Metis Technologies for the commercialisation of its pollution control system; Applied Physiology Pty Limited for commercial integration of Navigator clinical decision support system software into a global patient monitoring platform; New Media Innovation Pty Ltd for a multi-catalogue, multi-channel (online and mobile) digital commerce ordering and cataloguing solution; Real Time Data Pty Ltd for their intuitive fisheries data recording and reporting system. Read more…..
New R&D Tax credit legislation passed
Aug 25th
On 24 August 2011 the bills to establish the long awaited R&D Tax Credit were passed by Parliament. The final step in the legislative process is Royal Assent by the Governor-General. AusIndustry and the ATO, as administrators of the R&D Tax Credit, will release guidance material for the program following Royal Assent.
The new R&D Tax Credit will replace the R&D Tax Concession. The two components of the program are 45 per cent refundable tax offset available to companies with an aggregated turnover of less than $20 million and 40 per cent non-refundable tax offset available for all other companies
Digital Enterprise Program -NBN- Draft guideline out now 2011
Aug 11th
Draft guidelines for the Digital Enterprise program have been released for public comment. Those interested in partaking in this program are advised to review this document in anticipation of application opening dates.
The draft guidelines are published at www.dbcde.gov.au/digitalenterprise
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