Grants up to $3 million for industry led collaborative projects

The CRC-Projects grant program offers grants from $100,000 and up to $3 million on a 50:50 co-contribution basis for short-term (up to 3 years) research collaborations.

Round 13 of the CRC-P is open to applicants from all industry sectors, however there is a focus on supporting projects which align with the National Manufacturing Priorities which include:

• Space

• Medical Products

• Resources Technology and Minerals Processing

• Food and Beverage

• Defence

• Recycling and Clean Energy

Projects must include two Australian industry organisations, one of which must be an SME, and one Australian research organisation. Eligible lead applicants must also:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)

• be incorporated in Australia

• be a trading corporation

Projects must:

• develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver tangible outcomes

• benefit SME’s and increase their capacity to grow and adapt in changing markets

• include eligible activities

Eligible activities must include at least one of the following:

• new research

• Proof of Concept activiites

• pre-commercialisation of research outcomes

• industry-focussed education and training activities e.g. internships and secondments between industry entities and research organisations

• conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research

• information sharing and communications related to the research

• other activities may be approved

Applications close at 5pm (ACT local time) on 5th May 2022

For information on the program and links to the online application form click here.