Industry innovation

We are growing innovative and competitive Australian businesses, industries and regions.

Delivering business innovation programs

Our department and portfolio administer programs and services that support research, collaboration, entrepreneurship and commercialisation.

  • National Reconstruction Fund (NRF)

    The Australian Government established the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) to support priority areas of the Australian economy. It will provide finance in the form of debt, equity and guarantees to su...
  • Industry Growth Program

    This program provides advice and grant funding for innovative small to medium enterprises and startups to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses. Projects must align with NRF priority areas.

Guiding industry innovation

These entities guide innovation policy and program delivery.

Supporting innovative industries

  • Manufacturing

    Innovation supports our efforts to strengthen Australian manufacturing.
  • Critical minerals

    We’re accelerating Australia’s critical minerals sector to enable clean energy technologies.
  • Technology

    We’re supporting innovation in Australia’s critical and emerging technology industries.

Industry innovation news

Data and program evaluation

The Office of the Chief Economist evaluates the performance of our programs to ensure they are supporting industry innovation.

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