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Matched funding for start-ups and small business to access CSIRO support
Overview
CSIRO Kick-Start provides dollar-matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to help Australian start-ups and very small SMEs access CSIRO research expertise and capabilities to undertake R&D that advances prototypes, feasibility studies or product development and moves ideas closer to market.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- have an Australian company number (ACN) (page also states Hold an ACN or ICN)
- be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
- have your primary place of business within Australia
- demonstrate the ability to dollar-match the funding
- have an annual turnover of less than $10 million in the current and each of the 2 previous financial years, or have been a registered company for less than 3 years
Eligibility criteria also apply to the proposed project.
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Quick Info
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
National (All States)
Eligible Business Types
Company
Last updated: 12 February 2026