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AEA Ignite is a grant from the Australian Government Department of Education, delivered through Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA), that funds early-stage research commercialisation at Australian universities. The program supports university researchers in translating research findings into commercially viable products, services, or processes through proof-of-concept activities.
Eligible applicants include Australian public and private universities. Awards of up to $500,000 are available to help researchers bridge the gap between academic discovery and market-ready innovation. Applications for the 2026 round closed March 4, 2026.
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AEA Ignite - Australia's Economic Accelerator, Australian Government * About AEAShow pages under "About AEA" * Meet the BoardShow pages under "Meet the Board" * Meet the AEA Priority ManagersShow pages under "Meet the AEA Priority Managers" * Other research grants and support * Research Translation and Commercialisation Agenda * Researcher & ApplicantShow pages under "Researcher & Applicant" * GrantsShow pages under "Grants" Delivered by the Australian Government 2.
Researcher & Applicant * GrantsShow pages under "Grants" Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment.
### Technology readiness level and proof of scale The TRL index is a globally accepted research commercialisation benchmarking tool. It tracks development through the early stages of innovation chain, from blue sky research (TRL 1) to actual readiness for commercial use (TRL 9). AEA uses the **Department of Defence TRL scale**.
This is available to applicants to work out the stage the project is currently at and where it can go with AEA funding. Ignite supports projects that commence at**Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3, 4 or 5**. There is no requirement for Ignite applications to move to a higher classification of TRL by completion but progress within a TRL must be demonstrated.
These grants are for proof-of-concept. Proving proof-of-concept happens after completion of basic research and testing. It’s where research is put it to the test in an environment that closely resembles the conditions that will be encountered with industry.
It allows for validation of ideas, ensuring that they are viable and practical. It’s about demonstrating that what has been developed during the research phase can be implemented successfully in a real-world scenario. AEA Seed funding previously awarded to projects will count towards the total $500,000 project cap on Ignite grants.
Outcomes for AEA Ignite Round 1 have now been finalised. More than $59 million was allocated to 28 universities across Australia to support 155 critical research commercialisation projects of national interest. To find out more, read the news announcement.
Outcomes for AEA Ignite Round 2 have now been finalised. More than $72. 5 million was allocated to 27 universities across Australia to support 174 critical research commercialisation projects of national interest.
To find out more, read the AEA Ignite Round 2 news announcement. Applications for AEA Ignite Round 3 closed **5pm AEDT Wednesday 4 March**. Applications are currently being assessed.
AEA Ignite grant applications must demonstrate the project has a level of industry engagement and a pathway to commercialisation. This can include funding or in-kind support. Projects with commercial investment partners are likely to be more competitive.
* AEA Ignite Program Administrative Guidelines 2026 * AEA Ignite Applicant’s Guide * AEA Ignite Business Case Template * AEA Ignite and Innovate FAQ 2026 * AEA Ignite Top 5 Tips for a Strong Application * What makes a good AEA application - Priority Manager Insights The Department of Education acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Australian public and private universities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.