Queensland Budget 2026-27: What It Means for Innovation and Commercialisation Funding
The last twelve months have been an interesting period for Queensland-based innovation funding. New programs focussed on developing sovereign capability and advanced manufacturing generated significant interest and represents opportunity for Queensland businesses with the right profile.
Beyond the Budget: R&D Tax Incentive reform alignment with the Ambitious Australia recommendations
The proposed 2028 R&D Tax Incentive reforms are the Government's first substantive response to the Ambitious Australia Report, but how closely do they actually align? We've reviewed each of the seven proposed reforms against the Strategic Examination's recommendations, and mapped where the Government followed the evidence, where it softened it, and where it went its own way.
R&D Tax Facts 2026 Issue 2
Our R&D Tax Facts is a summary of important developments in the world of the R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) over the last 3 months.
New $50 Million Queensland Grant to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across South-East Queensland
The Queensland and Australian Governments have launched their jointly funded $50 million Local Digital Priority Projects (LDPP) program, providing significant funding for projects that strengthen digital infrastructure, accelerate AI and digital capability, and grow South-East Queensland's technology ecosystem.
New AI Guidance Released for the R&D Tax Incentive
New AI guidance has arrived for the R&D Tax Incentive providing insights on how the Department of Industry, Science & Resources view AI-related R&D activities and assess alignment with R&D tax requirements. Our latest article explores the key takeaways from the new guidance and why AI continues to be one of the most complex and evolving areas of the program.
Beyond the Budget: The New Grant Landscape
The recent 2026-27 Federal Budget was one of the most significant in recent memory, announcing reforms and changes to established economic programs and schemes in the name of long-term economic resilience. Today’s edition focusses on the impact of the budget on innovation funding via competitive grant programs.
Beyond the Budget: Where Do You Stand? Your RDTI Profile Under the Proposed 2028 Rules
Where will your business land under the proposed 2028 R&D Tax Incentive reforms? Revenue, company age, and tax position each play a role. We've mapped key business profiles against the six proposed changes so you can identify your position before the rules take effect.
NSW Opens $225 Million Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Three Major Funding Streams for Industry
The NSW Government has opened Round 2 of its Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, committing up to $225 million across three funding streams to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, strengthen sovereign manufacturing capability and support the commercialisation of next-generation clean technologies.
Combining Grants and R&D Tax: Can you Stack Government Funding Without Getting Burned?
Stacking grants with the R&D Tax Incentive can create real upside if structured correctly. It can also quietly erode your benefit if the interaction rules aren't understood. We’ve broken down how it can work in practice.
EOFY R&D Tax Incentive Considerations
As the end of the 2026 financial year approaches, businesses planning to access the R&D Tax Incentive should be reviewing a range of strategic, technical and administrative considerations prior to 30 June.
2026-27 Federal Budget Announcement – R&D and Innovation Takeaways
The 2026–27 Federal Budget has landed. And while the headlines are dominated by major policy changes to negative gearing, CGT, discretionary trusts and other tax relief measures, there are some genuinely important developments for Australia’s R&D and innovation ecosystem.
Before the Budget: What Recent Cuts Tell Us About the Government’s Appetite for Innovation Spending
As Australia calls for stronger innovation and commercialisation outcomes, recent reductions to key R&D programs are pointing in the opposite direction.
CRC-P Program Analysis: Outcomes and Insights
Since its inception in 2016, the CRC-P program has committed over $560 million in Commonwealth funding, demonstrating its growing importance within Australia’s innovation landscape. Across the 18 funding rounds to date, the program has supported a diverse portfolio of projects spanning advanced manufacturing, energy, agribusiness, life sciences, mining, defence and digital technologies.
Grant Expectations: The Latest in Innovation Funding
A summary of the latest updates in the fast-moving world of competitive grant funding for start-ups and SMEs undertaking innovation and R&D in Australia.
Before the Budget: Which Industries Are Winning, and Which are Left Waiting
The 2026-27 Federal Budget lands on 12 May. Before Treasurer Chalmers delivers his fifth budget announcement, we've put our cards on the table regarding which industries are positioned to benefit from serious government investment, and which will be left waiting.
Before the Budget: The MRFF Underspend and Why It Matters
The 2026-27 Federal Budget, to be handed down on 12 May, is shaping up as a possible decision point for the MRFF. Whether the government moves to lift the cap will determine not just how much funding flows into health and medical research over the next several years, but whether Australia seizes or squanders a genuine opportunity to lead in a moment when the global research funding landscape is being redrawn.
Before the Budget: What the Ambitious Australia RDTI Recommendations Might Actually Cost
Before the Budget: the Ambitious Australia R&D Tax Incentive reforms could reshape how companies access and benefit from the program. Some changes are low-cost with outsized impact, while others shift cash flow, eligibility and collaboration dynamics.
Ambitious Australia Report – Our Perspective
Australia’s R&D system is under review, with the Ambitious Australia Report proposing significant changes to incentives, funding models, and national coordination. We explore key themes, potential impacts, and what businesses should be watching next.
IGP March 2026 Funding Update
Updated insights on IGP funding trends, sector impacts, and the implications of recent cuts for early‑stage innovators
NSW Government Support for New Technology Commercialisation
New commercialisation funding opportunities have just opened for innovative, NSW-based startups and SMEs. The latest round of the MVP Ventures Program and the new Emerging Technology Commercialisation Fund (ETCF) can help eligible businesses progress their innovative technologies from proof-of-concept to market.
We’ve prepared an overview of these programs, as well as a comparison with the Federal governments marquee commercialisation support program, the Industry Growth Program.