Unlock your company’s potential and turbocharge your growth by exploring the broad suite of grants and incentives available to Australian businesses in 2025. From the Research & Development Tax Incentive to the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) , there are plenty of opportunities to help you innovate, compete and take your business to a new level. And don't forget, at BlueRock, we have a dedicated Australian Grants & Incentives team that can support you with your eligibility and application.
Federal Grants for Australian Businesses
These ongoing federal grants and incentives are available to eligible Australian businesses in 2025. This article takes you through some of the most exciting and available opportunities right now.
Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)
It’s the grant that helps Aussie SMEs take on the world! Round 4 of the Export Market Development Grant opened in November 2024. Applications have now closed, with successful grant agreements to be issued to recipients starting January 2025.
For information on future rounds and to determine eligibility, speak to our grants and incentives team to ensure you are up to date and not left in the dark.
Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive
The Research and Development Tax Incentive is offered by the Australian Government to entice businesses to invest in research and development. Generous tax offsets of up to 48.5% or 48.5 cents are on offer. The size of the offset is determined by the entity’s aggregated turnover and tax rate.
Applications close ten months after the end of each R&D-participating company’s respective annual financial reporting period.
The FY24 application period opened on 1 July 2024 and is due to close ten months later on 30 April 2025. If you’ve invested your time and money into innovation in FY24, don’t miss out— reach out to our team today and claim the funding to invest back into your business!
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding Opportunities
The Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) and the Innovation Fund are both open and ongoing initiatives of the Federal Government, and several other funding options are waiting to be discovered that focus on everything from renewable energy research to large-scale deployment!
Screen Australia Funding and Support
Screen Australia offers funding to support the development, production, and marketing of Australian screen content, as well as for developing Australian-based talent and screen production businesses. They offer an array of Screen Australia funding and support programs for things like documentaries, feature length films, travel grants and more. Check their site for specific deadlines and get in touch with us if you need help applying.
Small Business Grants in NSW
Details of current grants available in 2025 for businesses based in NSW can be found on the NSW Grants and Funding website.
Small Business Grants in Vic
Grants that are available in 2025 for businesses based in Victoria are displayed on the Victorian Grants and Programs page .
Breakthrough Victoria Fund
Breakthrough Victoria is a government-owned company that manages a $2 billion investment fund to bring Victoria to the forefront of global innovation. Breakthrough Victoria offers four different funding streams, which are ongoing opportunities. These are: Foundation Technology and Platform Projects, Creating the Pipeline, Catalyst for Change, and Catalyst for Growth. We’ve covered everything you need to know about the Breakthrough Victoria Fund , or you can visit the Breakthrough Victoria website to learn more.
VicScreen Funding & Support
VicScreen (formerly Film Victoria) has a variety of funds and incentives available for writers, producers, and game developers alike.
Small Business Grants in QLD
Grants available in 2025 for businesses based in Queensland can be found on the Queensland Government Grants Finder .
Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
This exciting new program is now open! The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund is designed to support Qld-based, female-led, and innovation-driven organisations seeking early-stage funding, with the aim to increase participation of female founders in Queensland’s innovation ecosystem and develop robust investment pipelines for women-led businesses.
The fund offers grants between $50,000 to $200,000 to successful applicants.
Queensland Jobs Fund
The Queensland Jobs Fund consists of a $5.84 billion initiative pool aimed at boosting the state’s industry footprint, generating employment and strengthening the overall state economy. Following the 2023-24 Federal Budget, an additional 53.5 million have been allocated to support new projects that will boost the development of emerging industries that support a low-emission future and more. Some of the key subcategories of this fund include:
- Invested in Queensland Program: Strategic Investment Scheme: This initiative is aimed at supporting Queensland-based business in undertaking new investment, expansion and capability enhancements. It consists of both cash grants for tangible capital-related expenses incurred in Queensland and rebates for certain state charges.
- Industry Partnership Program: This scheme was created with the intention of providing a range of incentives, assets and strategies that are related to the strengthening of local supply chains and growing the influence of Queensland industry.
- Invested in Queensland Program: Investment Support Scheme: This program is involved in the distribution of financial assistance packages to incentivise certain businesses outside of Queensland to invest in Queensland through either a transfer or operation expansion.
Please note that there are no application deadlines for this fund, however, once the funding pool is completely allocated it will close so get in quick and contact our team should you require any assistance!
Small Business Grants in SA
The South Australian Government has a range of programs to help you start, run and grow your business .
Seed-Start (South Australia)
This exciting program, which is open on an ongoing basis for eligible startups in South Australia, provides financial support for early-stage, high-growth potential businesses. Matched funding of up to $500,000 is on offer to assist with the cost of commercialising a product or service that is unique and has a sustainable competitive advantage in national and international markets. Further details can be found on the Seed - Start website.
Dive into the Ocean of Grants & Incentives With BlueRock
Navigating the vast world of business grants and incentives can be overwhelming. (This list is just the tip of the iceberg!) But don't stress; our Grants & Incentives consultants have got your back. They stay on top of the latest opportunities and will guide you to the ones that are perfect for your business.
Get in touch about any of these opportunities, or to find out what other business funding might be available, and ensure you put your best foot forward when applying. You don't want to miss out on the chance to turbocharge your business growth with grant funding.
