Grant
CSIRO Kick-Start
Matched funding for Australian start-ups and small to medium businesses to work with CSIRO researchers on early-stage research and development activities such as feasibility studies and prototype testing. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $60,000.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- CSIRO
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Amount
- A$60,000 · Grant
- Open to
- Australia
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about CSIRO Kick-Start
Who can apply to CSIRO Kick-Start?
CSIRO Kick-Start is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Eligible locations: Australia. The company must be incorporated in Australia. Other requirements: Annual turnover and operating expenditure under $10 million, or trading less than 3 years; Must be registered for GST; Must provide the required cash contribution (matched funding).
When is the CSIRO Kick-Start deadline?
CSIRO Kick-Start takes applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
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Verified on November 3, 2026 against the official page.