$100,000 grant opportunities for innovative SMEs solving 5 key challenges

A new round of grant funding has been announced to support small and medium-sized businesses developing innovative solutions to environmental problems.

The 5 challenges that Government is currently seeking support on include:

• Revolutionising agricultural spray applications
• Turning farm crops into a renewable hydrogen source
• Counting fish using advanced technologies
• Automating the detection of whales at sea
• Turning office trash into energy treasure

Businesses with a turnover of less than $20 million can submit proposals for ideas that address these challenges. Successful applicants will receive grants of up to $100,000 to further develop ideas and potentially up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept thereafter.

More information about application criteria and how to apply can be found at www.business.gov.au/BRII.

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