Support Opportunities for the Australian Space Sector
Building National Capability
The Australian Government is actively cultivating capabilities in critical areas as identified by the Critical Technologies Statement, Defence Industry Development Strategy, and the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). Government programs have been established to bolster capability development in these priority areas. Given the role of the space sector as a technological enabler across various industries, it may qualify for support through several of these programs, supporting the diversification and transformation of Australian industry.
Key Australian Government Grant and Support Programs
National Reconstruction Fund: This program provides financial support for projects aimed at diversifying and transforming Australia's industry and economy within seven priority areas.
Industry Growth Program: SMEs can receive advice and opportunities for matched grants to facilitate the commercialization of their innovations within seven priority areas.
Defence Industry Development Grants Program: Designed to support SMEs in building Australia's sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority, and national security.
Critical Technologies Challenge Program: Aims to drive awareness and adoption of quantum technologies in Australia.
Responsible AI Adopt Program: Supports SMEs without AI expertise to adopt AI technologies.
SmartSat CRC Program: Funded by the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants program, it is dedicated to propelling growth within the space industry.
Other Grant Programs and Opportunities
Australian Space Innovations Making an Impact (Industry Showcase): Explore the unique and cutting-edge space technologies showcased through industry case studies and the Space Spotlight series.
For more details on each program and to explore opportunities, visit the official Australian Government's dedicated support page for the space sector: https://www.space.gov.au/support-for-the-sector
