Building national capability
The Australian Government is building capability in areas of national priority defined by the Critical Technologies Statement, Defence Industry Development Strategy, and the National Reconstruction Fund.
Programs and opportunities are available to support the space sector's capabilities that align with these priority areas.
Key Australian Government grant and support programs
As a technological enabler across the economy, the space sector can help diversify and transform Australian industry and may be eligible for support through several of these programs.
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund
This program provides finance for projects that diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy in seven priority areas.
Defence Industry Development Grants
Defence Industry Development Grants
This program funds SMEs to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority, and national security.
Space Concession Program
Space Concession Program
This program encourages the transfer of technology and expertise by providing duty-free tariff on eligible imported goods.
Grant support from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund
Supporting international collaboration and developing Aussie business in priority science and research areas.
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
This grant supports collaborative research with India on science, innovation and technology.
The Inspiring Australia initiative
This program helps build awareness nationwide and develop capability and skills in science.
Other grant programs and opportunities
In addition to the key national capability-build grant programs, there are several other grant programs and opportunities that could be relevant to the space sector.
Industry showcase
Australian space innovations making an impact.
