R&D Tax Incentive
Administered by AusIndustry
About this grant
The R&D Tax Incentive is the Australian Government's principal measure for encouraging industry investment in research and development.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Australian-registered companies with eligible R&D activities
- Minimum R&D expenditure of A$20,000
- Activities must meet the R&D definition
- Must register with AusIndustry before lodging tax return
What the funding covers
- Staff costs for R&D
- Materials and consumables
- Contractor costs
- Software development costs
How to apply
- 1Register R&D activities with AusIndustry
- 2Maintain detailed records of R&D activities
- 3Lodge claim with annual tax return
- 4Applications accepted year-round
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 AusIndustry website before applying.
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