The Go-Green Co-Innovation Program (GGCIP) seeks to facilitate collaboration between Australian SMEs and Singapore businesses in jointly undertaking projects that drive the decarbonisation of economic activities or help Australia or Singapore to transition to net zero emissions. 

By incentivising Australian SMEs to establish or expand business and commercial activities with Singapore businesses, GGCIP seeks to boost trade and commerce between Australia and Singapore in environmental goods and services across green sectors.

Renewable and clean energy; sustainable agribusiness and food; built environment and infrastructure; waste management and circular economy; and environmental monitoring, analysis and assessment are among the green sectors of mutual interest supported under this program.

Australia and Singapore Governments have set aside $20 million to support relevant and eligible GGCIP projects over several years.

GGCIP is jointly implemented by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Enterprise Singapore.

Funding

Australia and Singapore Governments have set aside $20 million to support relevant and eligible GGCIP projects over several years. The Australian Government has announced a total of up to $10 million for the GGCIP from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The value of grant funding available per project is from $150,000 (minimum) to $500,000 (maximum) provided to the successful applicant (the lead Australian organisation). For this grant opportunity (round 2), up to $7,500,000 is available over two financial years (2024-25, 2025-26).

Eligibility

The applicant must be a single entity acting as lead organisation. To be an eligible lead organisation, the applicant must:

• be an SME as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at 1321.0 - Small Business in Australia, 2001 (abs.gov.au) 
• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• be registered or incorporated in Australia 
• have ≥ 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• hold all insurances required by law, including a minimum of $10 million public liability insurance and workers compensation (refer to https://publicliabilityinsurance.com.au/howmuch-is-enough/) 
• partner with a Singapore registered business, which must be a separate and independent, non-linked entity to all Australian project partners, and
• be able to see the project through financially to completion.

• Email: GGCIP@dfat.gov.au