Commercialisation Australia is an Australian Government initiative that assists researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative companies to convert intellectual property into successful commercial ventures.
The support provided by Commercialisation Australia is designed to help successful applicants through the commercialisation process. Assistance is tailored to the needs of each successful applicant and is structured around the key development stages in the commercialisation pathway.
Applications for Commercialisation Australia assistance are now being accepted. The first step for potential applicants is to complete a Stage 1 Application Form.
Commercialisation Australia is the Australian Government's primary source of assistance for commercialisation and is delivered by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
The Government has been returned as a minority Government with the support of the Greens' Mr Adam Bandt and the three Independents, Mr Tony Windsor MP, Mr Rob Oakeshott MP and Mr Andrew Wilkie.
Caretaker Conventions outline that the Caretaker period continued until the election result is clear. The decision of the independents on 7 September 2010 means that the Government has been returned.
Consequently the Department's operations and services will return to business as usual. Content on this website will be reviewed if changes to ministerial arrangements and/or administrative arrangements are made.
Skills and Knowledge
Support of up to $50,000 for specialist advice and services to help commercialise intellectual property.
Experienced Executives
Support of up to $200,000 over two years to engage experienced executives.
Proof of Concept
Grants from $50,000 to $250,000 to test the commercial viability of a new product, process or service.
Early Stage Commercialisation
Repayable grants from $250,000 to $2 million to undertake activities that enable a new product, process or service to be taken to market.