CSIRO Kick-Start

About This Opportunity

Early-stage R&D with CSIRO: feasibility/scoping studies, prototype development, proof-of-concept validation, laboratory testing or data analysis. Dollar-matched vouchers of $10,000–$50,000 per project; up to two vouchers.

Eligibility Criteria

Australian start-ups and SMEs. Must have annual turnover and operating expenditure under $10 million OR have traded for less than 3 years; hold an ACN/ICN; be GST registered; and provide the required cash matched funding. Projects must align with CSIRO capability. Apply year-round.

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1. Step 1

   Funding requirements

   Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

2. Step 2

   Cash-flow forecast

   Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

3. Step 3

   Market size

   Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

4. Step 4

   Business readiness

   Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

5. Step 5

   Carbon and impact

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6. Step 6

   Find partners

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7. Step 7

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