Boosting Business Innovation Connections
Administered by NSW Government
About this grant
Boosting Business Innovation Connections helps small and medium businesses in New South Wales connect with researchers at universities.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Business must be based in New South Wales
- Small or medium enterprise (under 200 employees)
- Must involve collaboration with a research organisation
- Project must address an identified business challenge
What the funding covers
- Research partnership costs
- Prototype development
- Feasibility studies
- Technology testing and validation
How to apply
- 1Contact an Innovation Connections facilitator
- 2Discuss innovation challenge and potential research partners
- 3Submit matched funding application
- 4Facilitator manages the matching process
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the NSW Government website before applying.
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