Friday, May 15, 2026

ARENA invests $120m to set up community batteries in Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has allocated $120 million in funding for Round 1 of the Community Batteries Funding Program. 

Government awards further Moon to Mars grants

Two local companies receiving funding under round two of the Government’s Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants program, which established to ensure...

Aussie SMEs to receive up to $25,000 in new energy efficiency grant program

The federal government has opened applications for the first round of its $16 million Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. 

$40m rolled out to foster NSW’s innovative bioscience startups

The New South Wales government is backing local biosciences startups in their efforts to develop and commercialise their problem-solving technology with a new $40 million funding. 

SA Government announces $10m funding boost to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technology

The South Australia Government announced that applications are now open for the $10 million Future Mobility Lab Fund which was established to boost local...

Recyclable Packaging well positioned for future growth thanks to LIFT grant award  

Recyclable Packaging, the family-owned manufacturer of biodegradable PET and polystyrene packaging, has created new jobs and expanded its business thanks to a funding support...

6 applicants shortlisted for $2B Hydrogen Headstart funding

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced six applicants who have been shortlisted for the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program. 

Victoria announces grant recipients for zero-emissions vehicle uptake program

Four Victorian businesses were among the recipients of a government grants program that supports the commercialisation of zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology. 

Minister Husic affirms industry grants made by Morrison gov’t

Industry Minister Ed Husic has approved a series of modern manufacturing grants, which were scrutinised for the way the Morrison government announced the eligible...

Six innovative businesses share in $6m to solve national problems

Six innovative businesses have been granted $1 million each under the Federal Government’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) to develop their solutions to...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.