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Funding for programs which enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capabilities
Overview
The Battery Breakthrough Initiative provides funding to projects that enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies.
Funding may be provided as capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA, and applications remain open until funding is exhausted.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must:
- hold an Australian business number (ABN)
- be an incorporated Australian entity, a corporate Commonwealth entity or a body corporate established under a relevant law, or an Australian local government or organisation purposed with representing such an entity
An eligible project must:
- primarily take place in Australia
- relate to the manufacturing of electrochemical batteries where the relevant technology is at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher
- meet any other specified requirements
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Funding Amount
Funding provided through the program may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA. The program has a total allocation announced in the 2024-2025 Federal Budget of $500,000,000, but no per-project amounts or matching requirements are specified on the page.
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
National (All States)
Eligible Business Types
Company, Government
Last updated: 12 February 2026