Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund (ETCF)

About

A competitive grant program providing financial support for registered startups in New South Wales to advance emerging technology innovations, enhancing their market readiness and contributing to local economic growth. Eligible projects can receive significant funding to help transition technologies from concept to market while creating high-value jobs in the region.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Each project can apply for a competitive repayable grant between AUD 500,000 and AUD 2,000,000
• 📈Market Readiness
  Enhances commercial viability and investment readiness of the technology
• 🌐Job Creation
  Aims to expand local employment and industry capacity
• 🏢Economic Impact
  Contributes to local manufacturing and government strategic areas

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a registered startup in New South Wales (NSW)
• Projects must be advancing emerging technology innovations at TRL 3-7
• Must contribute to the NSW economy and create high-value jobs locally
• Projects should align with government strategic areas such as local manufacturing, net-zero carbon, and housing
• No specific industry restrictions, but alignment with NSW strategic priorities is required

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a detailed project proposal outlining the technology and its impact
• Participants must demonstrate alignment with NSW strategic priorities
• Regular progress reports may be required during the funding period
• Must comply with the terms of the repayable grant agreement

Target Region

Open to startups based in New South Wales, Australia

Target Sector

Focused on emerging technologies with alignment to strategic government priorities