Territory Innovation Challenges Program NT

About this grant

This program provides opportunities and funding for organisations able to solve challenges set by the NT government.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Nt enterprises and organisations.
• Businesses must form a cluster to submit a solution to a challenge.
• 2 or more nt businesses
• At least one research organisation
• Any other organisations needed to deliver the solution.
• Organisations may be public or private.
• Applicants must be, or be able to form, an innovation cluster and:
• Have a registered abn (australian business number)
• Include participants located in the nt that will actively participate in the project.
• The members of the cluster must be physically co-located in the nt at least until any agreement has been fully completed.
• An innovation cluster must include two or more territory enterprises and at least one research organisation (public or private).
• Wage subsidies for qld small and family construction businesses
• Payments for wa businesses hiring new apprentices or trainees
• Funding for qld primary producers to improve their drought preparedness

What the funding covers

• The chance to negotiate a procurement contract with the NT government, and $100K seed funding on finalisation of a procurement contract.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/territory-innovation-challenges-program-nt for application details

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