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14/10/2026

Are you located in regional WA or looking to secure funding for a Regional Project?

We are advised that Round 9 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grant will open imminently. Be prepared for when applications open - join our waitlist. Contact Kushal on 1300 030 090 or email [email protected]

Since 2018, the RED Grants program has supported projects that strengthen Western Australia's regional economies by helping to:
☑️ Create and sustain jobs
☑️ Expand or diversify industries
☑️ Develop skills and capabilities
☑️ Improve business productivity
☑️ Attract new investment to regional WA

Applications are managed through the nine Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) who have slightly different specific priorities. Using an experienced grant writer to understand these critical nuances will maximise your changes of success.

07/10/2026

💡 Did you know that starting your R&D Tax Incentive process early can put your business in a stronger position to:

💰 Access eligible cash refunds sooner
📊 Capture accurate project and expenditure data
⏱️ Avoid the stress and administrative pressure of a last-minute claim
🚀 Strengthen your documentation and maximise your eligible claim.

To avoid upcoming holiday closures and increased processing times early next year contact Kushal to get your claim underway on 1300 030 090 or email [email protected] and one of our R&D specialists will be in touch.

01/10/2026

New Grant alert for Northern Territory Businesses
Grow your Business Program opens Friday 9 October, 2026 🔓
The Northern Territory Government Grow your Business Program aims to strengthen capability, improve resilience and pursue sustainable growth.

There are three tiers of funding available:
Tier 1: Business Capability, up to $5,000
Tier 2: Business Growth, from $5,001 to $20,000
Tier 3: Business Transformation, from $20,001 to $50,000.
Funding can be used for professional advisory and specialist services.

Program guidelines can be found via

This program helps NT businesses build capability, resilience and sustainable growth.

24/09/2026

The latest Research and Development Tax Incentive Transparency Report, for claims made in 2023–24 has been released by the Australian Taxation Office. The report provides insight into the companies and industries claiming R&D and includes a data report and analysis report.

Key highlights
💰 $16.7 billion in R&D expenditure was claimed, up 3% from 2022–23.
🏢 13,490 companies claimed R&D expenditure, a 4% increase year-on-year.
📈 Small businesses represented the largest group of claimants
🌏 Australian-owned companies accounted for 93% of claimants
🔬 The professional, scientific and technical services industry continued to claim more R&D expenditure than any other industry and represented 44% of all claims.

For further report findings visit

Scope of the R&DTI report 2023–24, which entities and industries are included and what significant data was observed.

22/09/2026

Round 3 of the WA Government's Carbon Innovation Grants Program now open! Two grant funding streams are available

1) Feasibility Studies: Supporting technologies and methods to
progress from concept to real-world trials.

2) Pilot Projects and Capital Works: Supporting real-world testing of
innovative technologies and methods from pilot stage through
to full- scale deployment.

Funds available for Round 3

Feasibility studies
- Minimum funding limit of $50,000 and a maximum funding limit of $500,000, which must be no more than 50 per cent of eligible project costs.

Pilot projects and capital works
- Minimum funding limit of $100,000 and a maximum funding limit of $1.5 million, which must be no more than 25 per cent of eligible project costs.

Applications close Friday December 11, 5pm AWST

Local businesses with innovative approaches to decarbonising are invited to apply for the latest round of the WA Government's $3.2 million Carbon Innovation Grants Program. Now in its third round, the grants support feasibility studies and pilot projects that aim to drive down emissions in heavy ind...

17/09/2026

Round 2 of The Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program (TQMGP) is now open!

Round 1 of this Queensland Government grant saw 18 grants awarded, 11 of those based in Regional Queensland. A total of $12.5 million is available for Round 2, with eligible businesses able to apply for up to $1.5 million in matched funding.

The TQMGP provides grant funding to support Queensland based small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen productivity and competitiveness.

The program enables businesses to invest in advanced manufacturing equipment, helping drive innovation, improve efficiency, and build a more competitive manufacturing sector across Queensland.

Grants between $100,000 and $1.5 million are available for:
🔸 Advanced manufacturing equipment which meets program
objectives
🔸 Software purchasing to support system integration and
manufacturing process improvement.

To find out if your business is eligible or for support with your application contact Kushal via [email protected]

16/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).

ITRP supports University researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. The program supports collaboration that translates research into new technologies, products, jobs, economic growth and broader societal benefits.

The current Industrial Transformation Priorities include:
🔸 Renewables and low-emissions technologies
🔸 Medical science
🔸 Transport
🔸 Value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
🔸 Value-add in resources
🔸 Defence capability
🔸 Enabling capabilities

The ITRP offers two pathways:
🔬 Industrial Transformation Research Hubs (IH)
Supporting cutting-edge collaborative R&D between researchers and industry, with funding of $500,000–$2 million per year for 3–5 years.
🎓 Industrial Transformation Training Centres (IC)
Developing highly skilled HDR and postdoctoral researchers through close university–industry partnerships, with funding of up to $2 million per year over 4–5 years.

You can find out more about this program via the ARC website or download the ITRP fact sheet

Fact Sheet (PDF 250KB)

08/09/2026

Attention Queensland Manufacturers 📢
Round 2 of the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP) is set to open soon.

Eligible Queensland Manufacturers can receive funding to upgrade equipment, expand capacity and improve production. The Queensland Government recently announced Round 1 recipients, 18 businesses shared 12.5million in funding, 11 of those were from Regional areas.

The funded projects are set to create new jobs, develop and upskill workers and strengthen local industries. If you would like to find out more and feel like this might be a good opportunity for your business contact Kushal [email protected] and he will be in touch when the Round 2 Program guidelines and criteria are announced.

https://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/12-5m-manufacturing-grants-target-queensland-growth-and-jobs/

Queensland manufacturers are receiving government funding to upgrade equipment, improve production processes and expand capacity under the state’s new Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP), with more than half of the first-round recipients based in regional areas.

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.