International Space Investment initiative Grants

International Space Investment – Expand Capability grant guidelines have now been released by the Australian Space Agency, and support aimed at Australian businesses and research organisations to become involved with international space agencies or established international space programs.

The grants provide Australian companies and research organisations with funding of between $100,000 to $4 million to unlock international opportunities for the Australian space sector.

Applications are open to incorporated companies within Australia or publically funded research organisations (PFRO).

The International Space Investment (ISI) initiative provides A$15 million over three years to strategic space projects that grow the Australian space industry and build collaboration with international space agencies.

The ISI initiative will help unlock international space opportunities for Australia and expand the capability and capacity of the Australian space sector. Projects will target a minimum of 80 percent of the investment being made in Australia for the benefit of Australian space industry firms.

The International Space Investment initiative will enhance linkages and relationships between the Australian space sector and international space agencies, and increase the capability and capacity in our space businesses.

• Applications open: 5 November 2019 9:00 am AEDT
   
• Applications close: 17 December 2019 5:00 pm AEDT
   
• Submissions to be made through an online portal (applicants will be required to set up an account)
   
• Guidelines provide important information on granting activity objectives; all eligibility and assessment criteria; the assessment processes; reporting and acquittal requirements; and a description of review mechanisms
   
• Applications will be assessed against the eligibility criteria and then against the assessment criteria. Only eligible applications will proceed to the assessment stage. Application will then be referred to an assessment committee, comprised of space sector and industry experts to assess applications. The committee may also seek additional advice from independent technical experts
   
• The Head of the Australian Space Agency will make the final decision
   
• Successful applicants will receive a written offer. Unsuccessful applicants, will be notified in writing and given you the chance to discuss the outcome with us.