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27 changes: 17 additions & 10 deletions docs/business-resources/ai-grants-funding-australia.md
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keywords: "AI grants Australia, AI funding Australia, AI business grants, Australian AI funding, AI government grants, AI business support, AI investment Australia, AI startup funding"
author: "SafeAI-Aus"
robots: "index, follow"
last-reviewed: "2026-06-15"
last-reviewed: "2026-06-22"
review-cycle: "quarterly"
og_title: "AI Grants and Funding Opportunities for Australian Businesses"
og_description: "Comprehensive guide to AI grants, funding programs and financial support for Australian businesses"
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AI is reshaping industries across Australia. To support businesses in responsibly adopting and scaling AI, a mix of government grants, research programs and industry‑backed accelerators are available. This article provides a consolidated overview of the most relevant opportunities for Australian businesses today.

!!! warning "Program status changes frequently"
Government programs open, close and change eligibility regularly. **Always verify current status** with the relevant funding body before investing time in an application. Last reviewed: April 2026.
Government programs open, close and change eligibility regularly. **Always verify current status** with the relevant funding body before investing time in an application. Last reviewed: June 2026.

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- Program is **active and ongoing**.
- ➡️ [Discovery Projects](https://www.arc.gov.au/funding-research/discovery-linkage/discovery-program/discovery-projects) | [Linkage Projects](https://www.arc.gov.au/funding-research/funding-schemes/linkage-program/linkage-projects)

!!! info "ARC Discovery Indigenous 2027 — Now Open (closes 25 August 2026)"
The ARC Discovery Indigenous 2027 scheme opened 2 June 2026 and closes **25 August 2026 at 5:00 pm AEST**. The scheme supports research projects led by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers (as Chief Investigator) across all disciplines; non-Indigenous researchers may participate as Partner Investigators. The scheme is not AI-specific but is relevant to AI research grant pipelines at institutions with eligible researchers.

➡️ [ARC Discovery Indigenous 2027](https://www.arc.gov.au/news-and-publications/media/now-open-applications-discovery-indigenous-2027) (accessed 21 June 2026)

!!! info "ARC Generative AI Policy — effective 28 April 2026"
The Australian Research Council (jointly with the NHMRC) released an updated **Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC's Grants Programs** in April 2026. The policy applies to all applications and assessments for ARC scheme rounds opening from **28 April 2026**.

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- Programs are active.
- ➡️ [Grant recipients](https://science.desi.qld.gov.au/industry/quantum/programs/grant-recipients)

### Victoria: LaunchVic AI-Specific Programs
### Victoria: AI and Deeptech Pre-Accelerators (LaunchVic, $3.5M)

- Funding for AI-focused accelerators and pre-accelerators.
- Support for AI startups through sector-specific programs.
- Investment in AI-focused angel networks and VC funds.
- Programs are active and ongoing.
- ➡️ [LaunchVic programs](https://launchvic.org/programs/)
- The Victorian Government announced **$3.5 million** to fund nine AI and deeptech pre-accelerator programs on **17 June 2026**.
- Funding flows to program operators (not direct startup grants); each of the nine providers receives up to $400,000. Providers include Boab AI, Boson Ventures, Cicada Innovations, CoLabs Australia, HEX, Illume Ventures, Jumpstart Studio, MedTech Actuator and RMIT DiscoveryHUB.
- A featured program is **VICTOR:AI** — an eight-week cohort for AI-native startups offering AI tools, co-working space and milestone-based grants.
- Startups apply directly to their relevant program provider; this is not an open competitive grant round.
- Programs are **active** (funding disbursed to operators as of June 2026).
- ➡️ [Victorian Government announcement](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/news-and-articles/victoria-backs-the-next-generation-of-ai-and-deeptech-startups) | [LaunchVic programs](https://launchvic.org/programs/)

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| Catalysing AI in Regions | Federal Grant | $250k–$500k | Regional AI solutions | Concluded |
| R&D Tax Incentive | Tax Offset | 38.5–43.5% | AI R&D projects | Active |
| ARC Discovery & Linkage | Competitive grants | $30k–$500k annually | University–industry research | Active |
| ARC Discovery Indigenous 2027 | Competitive grant | Varies per project | Research led by Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander researchers | Open — closes 25 Aug 2026 |
| SA AI Initiative | State Program | $28m over 4 years | Healthcare, policing, services | Active (2025-2029) |
| AIML Industrial AI SME Grant | SME Grant | Expert access | Industrial AI adoption | Active (to 2028) |
| NSW Early Adopter Program | State Grant | $2.7m+ (2024) | Planning system AI trials | Active (2024) |
| QLD Quantum & Advanced Tech | State Program | $53m | Quantum/AI infrastructure | Active |
| VIC LaunchVic AI Programs | State Support | Varies | AI startup ecosystem | Active |
| VIC AI and Deeptech Pre-Accelerators (LaunchVic, $3.5M) | State Program | $3.5m total ($400k/provider) | AI and deeptech startup pre-acceleration | Active (funded June 2026) |
| MRFF AI in Health | Federal Grant | $30m | Healthcare AI transformation | Active |
| CSIRO Next Gen Graduates | Federal Program | Varies | AI workforce development | Active |
| CSIRO-NSF AI Collaboration | International Grant | $9.6m (2023) | Responsible AI research | Active |
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- Queensland: Quantum and advanced technologies focus
- South Australia: Public sector AI applications
- NSW: Council planning systems and civic applications
- Victoria: Startup ecosystem development via LaunchVic
- Victoria: AI and deeptech pre-accelerators (nine programs funded June 2026)

**Strengthen your application** by:

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keywords: "Australian government AI resources, federal AI policy, state AI policies, territory AI policies, government AI strategies, NAIC, OAIC, DTA, NSW AI policy, Victoria AI guidance, Queensland AI framework, SA AI resources, WA AI policy, Tasmania AI guidance, ACT AI policy, NT AI framework"
author: "SafeAI-Aus"
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last-reviewed: "2026-06-15"
last-reviewed: "2026-06-22"
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og_title: "Australian Government AI Resources (Federal, State & Territory)"
og_description: "Comprehensive guide to AI resources published by Australian federal, state and territory governments"
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This page curates official Australian government resources on AI for public sector use, covering federal agencies and all states and territories. It focuses on whole-of-government strategies and policies, AI assurance frameworks, information/privacy guidance from statutory bodies (e.g., information commissioners, ombudsmen) and records management directives. Where education-specific positions exist, they're included because they are often the most mature sector guidance.

> **Last verified:** February 2026. Links point only to official government or statutory sources.
> **Last verified:** June 2026. Links point only to official government or statutory sources.

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- **[Victorian Public Sector Data Sharing Framework](https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-sector-data-sharing-framework)** — principles and practice for data sharing that supports safe AI use.
- **[Policies & standards for government IT (consolidated library)](https://www.vic.gov.au/policies-standards-for-government-IT)** — whole-of-VPS ICT policy library relevant to AI governance.

!!! info "Victoria — $3.5M AI and Deeptech Pre-Accelerator Initiative (announced 17 June 2026)"
The Victorian Government announced $3.5 million to fund nine pre-accelerator programs for AI and deeptech startups at the Victorian Startup Gala on 17 June 2026. Funding flows to program operators (not directly to startups), with each of the nine providers receiving up to $400,000. Funded providers are: Boab AI, Boson Ventures, Cicada Innovations, CoLabs Australia, HEX, Illume Ventures, Jumpstart Studio, MedTech Actuator, and RMIT DiscoveryHUB.

A featured program is **VICTOR:AI** — an eight-week cohort for AI-native startups offering access to AI tools, co-working space and milestone-based grants. This initiative is consistent with Victoria's **AI Mission Statement** (announced 30 January 2026), positioning Victoria as a national AI leader.

Startups should identify their relevant program provider and apply directly. See [djsir.vic.gov.au](https://djsir.vic.gov.au/news-and-articles/victoria-backs-the-next-generation-of-ai-and-deeptech-startups) for the full provider list and program details (accessed 21 June 2026).

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## Queensland (QLD)
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