Clean Technology Innovation Grant – NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative
By NSW Government – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Australia
Updated 21 August 2026
Funding Amount
AUD 500,000 – 25,000,000
About This Opportunity
Projects developing or scaling clean technology innovation for NSW's net-zero manufacturing ecosystem. The grant is one of three current NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative grants. Applications close 8 September 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on the current funding guidelines and eligible project/product categories under the NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative. Applicants should use the NSW eligibility checker and funding guidelines before applying. Open in 2026.
Application Process
how to apply. Apply now We’re investing in researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs across NSW to fast-track their emerging clean technology solutions. NSW-based projects that have a proof of concept and are ready to commercialise are a critical part of this process. Together we can turbocharge commercial technologies that will help NSW reach net zero by 2050. About the grant We are providing funding to eligible NSW businesses to pilot and demonstrate lab-proven clean technologies to accelerate their commercial readiness. The objectives of this grant are to: repeatedly test the technical and commercial feasibility, viability and/or compliance of a product or project accelerate and expand the research, development and commercialisation of low emissions technologies that show potential to b
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At a glance
- Status
- Closed
- Timeline
- Closed: 8 Sept 2026
- Country
- Australia
- Amount
- AUD 500,000 – 25,000,000
- Applications
- 0
- Official site
- netzeronsw.smartygrants.com.au
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