Axito

03/09/2026

A unique funding opportunity for Regional & Remote Australian Business 💡

Applications are now open for the Innovate with NBN Grants Program. This program delivered by NBN and Regional Australia Institute, champions the ideas of regional digital businesses where location and tough conditions can impact progress.

To be considered Regional and Remote businesses need to be
🔸 Making the most of the NBN® network to help enable regional
Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society
🔸 Challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia
🔸 Lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies
🔸 Championing digital adoption for regional and remote
communities.

$15,000 will be awarded for each of these categories:

🔸 AgTech and Environment
🔸 Arts, Culture & Tourism
🔸 Education
🔸 First Nations Business
🔸 Health and Wellbeing
🔸 Innovation for Productivity
🔸 Women in Regional Business

$20,000 will be awarded for the Overall 2026 Innovate with NBN® Champion.

If you are interested in finding out more about this funding opportunity our Corporate Advisory Team can help. Our principal Ian Thubron can work directly with business owners and leadership teams to provide strategic guidance, an independent perspective and ongoing advice. Email [email protected] or call 1300 030 090.

27/08/2026

NSW Manufacturers - Funding Opportunity Now Open!

The Innovative Manufacturing Adoption Fund (IMAF) – Stage 1 is offering $10,000–$50,000 to help NSW manufacturers investigate advanced manufacturing technologies and build a pathway to greater productivity, competitiveness and growth.

Funding can support:
🔸 Feasibility studies and business cases
🔸 Pilot projects, prototyping and process testing
🔸 Assessment of new equipment, software and systems
🔸 Certification and compliance requirements

Stage 1 is a valuable opportunity to de-risk technology investment, test new approaches and build a stronger business case before committing to major capital expenditure.

If your manufacturing business is considering automation, digitalisation, advanced production systems or other emerging technologies, this fund is worth exploring.

⏰ Applications close: 6 October 2026 at 5:00 pm
For more information and eligibility requirements visit https://bit.ly/4hWYNIw

This funding supports NSW manufacturers to investigate advanced manufacturing technology adoption and build a pathway to improved productivity, competitiveness and growth.

20/08/2026

Are you grant ready?

Federal and State reviews and budget changes have meant a slow start to FY27 business grants opening. Most grant programs are highly competitive so gathering key information, strategy and documentation can put you ahead of your competitors before the grant round opens. To support this Axito have developed a Grant Readiness Strategy.

Our grant readiness strategy is delivered by Ian Thubron (Principal) who has over 30 years of extensive experience in business strategy and marketing.
Clients are supported through a four stage framework that includes:
1) Project Definition
2) Strategic Positioning
3) Application Foundations
4) Grant Strategy

If you are interested in finding out more about grant preparation and setting your business up for success email Ian, [email protected]

Grant Readiness Strategy Flier

19/08/2026

A great reminder that breakthrough science is only the beginning.
Clinical trials, manufacturing, regulation, funding and commercialisation all stand between a promising discovery and a product that can reach patients.

A worthwhile read for anyone following the Australian biotech sector and looking beyond the headline trial results.
Proud to be working with Syngenis 🔬

Bulls N’ Bears follows a biotech breakthrough from the laboratory to the patient and examines how Australian companies are negotiating the hurdles along the way.

11/08/2026

🚨 Attention New South Wales Businesses 🚨
Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative Grant streams closing soon!

There are three grant streams available aimed at developing new low emission technologies, building local manufacturing capacity and stimulating local manufacturing of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission components.

The Clean Technology Innovation Grant helps businesses pilot and demonstrate lab proven clean technologies to accelerate their commercial readiness. Types of projects and activities that will be funded include but are not limited to:

🔸 Technology development
🔸 Construction of specific testing infrastructure
🔸 Prototyping
🔸 Product verification
🔸 Demonstration and deployment
🔸 Front end engineering design (FEED)
🔸 Technical feasibility studies.

To learn more about the grant objectives and see if you qualify visit:
https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry/programs-grants-and-schemes/net-zero-manufacturing

06/08/2026

The R&D Tax Incentive encourages innovation and stimulates growth by unlocking capital for research and development projects.
The claimable amount depends on your company turnover.

Small businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $20million can claim a refundable tax offset of up to 43.5% on eligible R&D activity.

Larger businesses with an aggregated turnover of $20million or more can claim a non refundable tax offset of 38.5% on eligible R&D activity. This is equal to your corporate tax rate plus a tiered premium based of your R&D intensity (R&D spend as a share of total expenses). Claims are capped at an expenditure limit of $150 million per year.

If you think you are eligible for RDTI for FY26 now is the time to review your claim. Contact [email protected]

05/08/2026

WA’s Innovation Booster Grants will re-open soon, with funding available to help founders, startups, and innovative SMEs scale and commercialise their projects.

Access to specialised technical expertise is frequently the missing link between a prototype and a market-ready product; IBG can provide grant funding to overcome these early-stage roadblocks.

This grant is tailored for businesses aiming to:

🔸 Engage Specialist Support: hire external experts and
professional support services for your project.
🔸 Resolve Technical Barriers: Access technical resources to
overcome complex engineering or product roadblocks.
🔸 Achieve Market Readiness: Prepare for a full commercial
launch.

Axito has a strong success record of accessing IBG grant funding for innovative customers, and we are ready to guide you through the application process. Email [email protected] for more information.

28/07/2026

AusTrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Independent Review 2026 (a legislative requirement) has been tabled in Parliament. The review considers how EMDG should evolve to better support Australian businesses expanding internationally. The Government's response will shape the future of one of Australia's key export assistance programs.

The five key recommendations are:

🔸 Adopt a merit-based application process
🔸 Move to a 2-tiered structure for businesses: one focused on businesses that are ready to export; a second on established exporters.
🔸 Streamline assessment processes
🔸 Practical improvements to the online portal
🔸 Increased communication and support for applicants

The Government's formal response will be released in due course after which we anticipate Round 5 opening for applications. If you are interested in reading the full review you can download the report via the link below:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/news-and-analysis/publications-and-reports/export-market-development-grants-independent-review-2026

If you would like to discuss a future application please drop a line to [email protected] and we’ll set up a call.

The independent review of EMDG makes recommendations to better target the program, increase impact and improve applicant experience.

22/07/2026

Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG) Opening August/September!

The Commercialisation Bridge Grant is designed to help innovation driven businesses in Western Australia move from early-stage commercialisation to scalable growth. Funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund, the program supports businesses developing innovative products and services, helping them take the next step towards commercial success.

The grant aims to:
🔸 Accelerate the commercialisation of innovative products and
services.
🔸 Build globally competitive, innovation-led WA businesses.
🔸 Create jobs, grow new industries, and strengthen the
diversification of Western Australia's economy.

Whether you're advancing a breakthrough innovation or refining a brilliant idea, this grant could provide the support you need to take your business to the next level.

Applications for the next round are due to open in August/September.

Contact Kushal [email protected] to join our wait list and he will keep you informed of all developments.

16/07/2026

Innovation Booster Grant Opening August/September
Join our wait list 📨
The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a key funding program supporting Western Australian startups and innovative SMEs. Funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund and administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) these grants help local businesses transform great ideas into commercial outcomes.
The grant can assist businesses to:
🔸 Develop or enhance products or services that are commercially
ready, or to reach a commercially ready stage.
🔸 Test, validate or certify their MVP
🔸 Procure specialist external consultancy services to assist with IP,
marketing or commercialisation.
🔸 Address a specific technical problem with they cannot solve
themselves.
Applications for the next round are due to open in August/September. Contact Kushal [email protected] to join our wait list and he will keep you informed of all developments.