This program provides consortia with funding to develop quantum technology solutions or a component(s) that contributes to a solution for market-led challenges of national significance.

Solutions may involve the use of other advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

The challenges are:

• Challenge 1: Improve biosecurity outcomes by enhancing the detection of invasive pests or diseases, and cargo inspection processes.
• Challenge 2: Improve life expectancy, health outcomes and access to health technology for First Nations peoples.
• Challenge 3: Optimise transport routes, logistics and supply chain operations.
• Challenge 4: Optimise the performance, sustainability, and security of energy networks.

There will be two grant opportunities as part of this program.

Stage 1 - Feasibility grant opportunity

The purpose of the Stage 1 Feasibility grant is to test and demonstrate the technical viability of your proposed solution or component(s) of a solution.

Stage 2 - Demonstrator grant opportunity

The purpose of the Stage 2 Demonstrator grant is to support you to build on your Stage 1 Feasibility project and produce working prototypes or demonstrations.

Only applicants that complete a Stage 1 Feasibility project will be invited to submit an application for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding.

Estimated Grant Value: $100,000.00 to $5,000,000.00

Eligibility

An eligible lead applicant must apply on behalf of an eligible joint (consortia) collaboration. The lead applicant should be the main driver of the project.

You can apply as a lead applicant for a Stage 1 Feasibility grant if you:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• are registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• are an entity incorporated in Australia
• are applying on behalf of an eligible joint (consortia) collaboration.

You can’t apply as the lead applicant if you are:

• an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme
• an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012)
• an international organisation
• an unincorporated association
• a Commonwealth, state, territory or local government body (including a government business enterprise)
• a non-corporate Commonwealth entity
• a corporate Commonwealth entity
• a trust or an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust.

To be eligible, consortia must:

• include a minimum of two project participants, inclusive of the lead applicant, during the Stage 1 Feasibility project
• include a minimum of three project participants, inclusive of the lead applicant, during the Stage 2 Demonstrator project
• include and maintain for the duration of the Stage 1 Feasibility project and Stage 2 Demonstrator project at least:
  • one Australian industry-based partner; and
  • one Australian research organisation.

The lead applicant must fill out the application form and meet the eligibility criteria.

Find the full eligibility criteria in the grant opportunity guidelines.

• Email: enquiries@industry.gov.au