Funding and investment opportunities for offshore decommissioning in Australia

AusIndustry onnects small to medium businesses with government support and funding. Their network of Regional Managers across the country can give you tailored advice to suit your business needs.

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The R&DTI offers a tax offset for companies doing eligible research and development activities. The incentive provides financial support and can be an opportunity to work with registered research service providers.

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The CRC Program funds industry-led collaborative research partnerships to solve industry-identified challenges in line with government priorities.

CRC Grants support medium to long-term collaborations, for up to 10 years. CRC Projects Grants support short-term collaborations, for up to 3 years, with a focus on small to medium businesses.

The NCGP supports early-stage research in all disciplines, except medical research, to produce impactful research for Australia's economic, social, environmental and cultural benefit. Funding opportunities are available across the decommissioning pipeline through various schemes.

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The AEA is a $1.6 billion Australian Government investment aimed at turning research into commercial products, services and innovations. This program provides funding to Australian universities and their industry partners for research projects with high commercial potential.

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This scholarship program brings together an industry partner, a university and Australia’s leading science agency, CSIRO, to co-develop a four-year industry-focused PhD project. PhD students will gain unique skills to focus on impact-driven research.

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The GSTDF-SE supports international science and research collaboration between Australia and selected international partners in priority areas. This includes advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. 

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The Industry Growth Program offers advice and matched funding grants to Australian startups and small to medium businesses. It supports innovative commercialisation or growth projects that fall under the National Reconstruction Fund’s priority areas.

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The government provides venture capital programs that increase venture capital investment and promote a private capital market. Several programs are available.

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The NRFC supports change and growth in Australia’s industries and economy through targeted investment. Instead of providing grants, they assess loans, equity and guarantee opportunities for early-stage startups, growth-stage companies and mature businesses.

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This initiative offers support for startups and small businesses to access CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities to grow and develop their businesses.

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Export Finance Australia can provide finance when private lenders can’t meet the need. They support export trade, overseas investment and Indo-Pacific infrastructure projects that benefit Australia. They can also fund major domestic projects that align with the National Interest Framework where existing funds and programs can’t provide all the finance needed. This is subject to government consideration.

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The Australian Government is investing $150 million to support major improvements in urban areas. Using a partnership approach, the uPPP brings together governments, businesses and communities to create multi-purpose precincts tailored to reflect local needs. The uPPP supports both precinct development proposals and for delivering construction-ready precinct projects. 

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The Australian Government is investing $400 million to support major improvements in regional, rural and remote areas. The program works with governments, businesses and communities to develop multi-purpose precincts that meet local needs through a shared vision or purpose. The rPPP supports both precinct development proposals and for delivering construction-ready precinct projects.

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This program is creating 3,000 jobs for people living in remote communities over 3 years until 2027. Eligible employers can apply for funding to pay for wages and equipment so they can create new jobs and hire local people.

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NAIF is a Commonwealth Government financier that provides concessional loans for developing infrastructure projects in northern Australia and the Australian Indian Ocean Territories. They support projects with the potential to grow the economy and benefit communities in northern Australia.

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If you are an employer hiring an apprentice through the Australian Apprenticeship Program, you may be able to access support through the Priority Hiring Incentive. This payment is for employers hiring Australian apprentices training towards an occupation and Certificate III or higher listed on the Priority List. 

You can use the Priority List Explorer to see which occupations and qualifications are eligible for support.

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Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service. They provide free support for businesses to meet their recruitment needs through applicant matching and shortlisting. Wage subsidies can apply to new and ongoing positions, as well as full-time, part-time, casual, or traineeship or apprenticeship positions.

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