We have set up an FAQ as a quick reference guide to commonly asked question with regards to Priming grants. We will add to this as we receive new questions from clients and applicants.
Eighteen Australian researchers and 11 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) will share in $1.4 million in government grants to meet and collaborate with global partners to progress their ideas.
Today I announced the grants, under the Global Connections Fund, which will provide seed funding to help viable Australian projects to grow in scope and scale, and to test commercialisation and proof-of-concept activities.
The 2017 round of Bridging Grants were announced today by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO.
The 29 grantees announced will receive funds totalling $1.422 million to support a range of early stage research translation/commercialisation activities including proof of concept, market testing and early prototyping of projects.
Forty innovative technology-business projects have been awarded funding in the second round of Priming Grants announced yesterday by Senator Arthur Sinodinos AO, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.
Priming Grants are a program of the Global Connections Fund which is managed by the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) as part of the Australian Government’s Global Innovation Strategy funded under the Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA).
The next round of Bridging Grants (Call 172) is now open. The timetable for this call is here. All of the information required to make a Bridging Grant application is on the GCF website. This includes the guidelines, the FAQs, eligibility criteria and details on the process of application. You can also download an example application form and budget template for consideration.