Frequently asked questions
How to apply
Read the Science into Industry Co-investment Program guidelines.
Complete an online application form and submit required documentation via the department’s online SmartyGrants portal.
What is the closing date for applications?
The program will remain open until all funding is exhausted, as such there is no closing date for applications. Applications can be submitted at any time. Updates on funding availability will be published on the department's website from time to time.
What are the pre-application requirements
Eligible applicants should submit a Minimum Data form at least two weeks prior to submission of an application.
Applications should be submitted no less than 10 weeks prior to the relevant application closing date for the nominated Australian Government industry–research funding program.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications early where practicable to assist in managing program demand.
Important note to applicants: The Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) closes on 29 November 2023, with applications for ITRP co-investment to the Science into Industry Co-investment Program due by 20 September 2023 (as applications are to be submitted to the department for assessment at least 10 weeks prior to the submission date for the nominated Australian Government industry-research funding program). In consideration of these timeframes and the Co-investment Program's recent launch, applicants for ITRP related proposals targeting the 29 November 2023 ITRP close only will not be required to complete a Minimum Data form, which is usually required 2 weeks prior. For any related queries, please contact the program team via: science.grants@des.qld.gov.au.
How much funding will each successful application receive?
Grants of up to $750,000 (excluding GST) are available for projects with a duration of up to seven years.
Applicants can apply for funding up to:
- 25% of the total cash value of the proposed project; and
- not greater than the total value of the combined industry partners and collaborators’ cash contributions.
While a commitment of funding will be made to successful applicants to the Science into Industry Co-Investment Program, it is conditional on the proposed project subsequently successfully securing Australian Government funding.
In the event the application to the nominated Australian Government industry–research funding program round is not successful, the Science into Industry Co-Investment Program conditional funding commitment will be withdrawn.
Which financial years will funding cover? How does this align with the project duration?
Grants of up to $750,000 (excluding GST) are available for projects with a duration of up to seven years.
Science into Industry Co-investment Program funding is available over three years from 2023–2024.
Applicants should align their funding request accordingly.
Funding payments will be paid in accordance with funding agreement milestones for approval projects.
Does the applicant need to be Queensland based?
Yes. They must be the lead for the nominated Australian Government funding program they are applying for. The funding must be expended wholly in Queensland unless it can be demonstrated that expenditure outside of Queensland is essential to ensure successful delivery of the project.
What Australian Government funding programs are eligible for support under this program?
Refer to the Guidelines for a list of eligible and ineligible Australian Government programs. This list may be updated from time to time.
When will I be notified about the outcome of my Science into Industry Co-investment Program application?
The department will endeavour to process applications within 10 weeks, noting this is subject to obtaining relevant approvals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit early applications wherever possible.