TechVouchers NSW

TechVouchers NSW is sponsored by NSW Government (Investment NSW). TechVouchers, a component of the Boosting Business Innovation Program, provides matched funding to NSW small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with publicly funded research organisations.

TechVouchers | NSW Government TechVouchers is a funded component of the Boosting Business Innovation Program (BBIP). TechVouchers is delivered by the selected Delivery Partners to fund collaborative research projects between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and researchers. Status: Not open for application Grant amount: Up to $50,000 TechVouchers are available now, however they cannot be accessed via an application to Investment NSW.

The objective of the TechVoucher Program is to support productivity improvement and business growth through the translation of knowledge and inventions to new products and services. The TechVoucher Program targets three main outcomes: Increase collaboration between researchers in PFROs and SMEs through funding support for activities that build connections.

Develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills and capacity for knowledge translation for business owners, SME employees, as well as researchers, university staff, and students. Support commercialisation processes for university research and innovative SMEs. For more information on TechVouchers please visit the Boosting Business Innovation Program webpage .

This program is administered by Premier's Department. Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives. Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.

Approved for University of Wollongong This project aims to investigate whether (E,E)-bisantrene (RCDS1) functions as a G-quadruplex (G4) stabiliser in BRCA-mutated breast and ovarian cancers. The therapeutic rationale for this project builds on the success of Pidnarulex (CX-5461), the first G4-stabilising agent to enter clinical trials.

Pidnarulex has demonstrated high potency in BRCA1/2-mutant cancers, where defective homologous recombination repair renders tumour cells particularly vulnerable to replication stress and DNA damage induced by G4 stabilisation.

This vulnerability reflects a classic synthetic lethality: BRCA-mutated cells already lack the ability to effectively repair double-strand DNA breaks, and when G4 structures are stabilised, they create replication fork stalling and persistent DNA lesions. In BRCA proficient cells, these can be repaired; but in BRCA-deficient cells, repair failure leads to catastrophic genomic instability and cell death.

Recently, Race Oncology has discovered that RCDS1 can also bind and stabalise G4 structures, and thus, it may reproduce or even enhance this selective anti-tumour effect in BRCA-mutant cancers.

The project aims to 1) Evaluate the Efficacy and Selective Toxicity of RCDS1 with respect to BRCA-mutated cells and BRCA wild-type controls, and 2) understand the Mechanism of Action of RCDS1 (to be performed in the best-selected models from Aim 1).

Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW Date approved March 2026 Location of the project Keiraville 2500 Location of the recipient The performance requirements for fire protection of commercial signage on building façades have increased significantly in the wake of incidents like the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. In Australia, this has led to tighter regulations on the fire performance of façade components, including signage materials.

Cooper Create currently faces costly options for compliance and is therefore seeking a low-cost, coatings-based solution to retrofit existing signs. This project aims to develop a flame-retardant coating that can be applied to existing polyacrylate plastic signage as a simple, minimally disruptive solution.

The coating should achieve ‘fire retardant’ performance for the treated signage while maintaining acceptable appearance and transparency. It should be capable of slowing ignition, suppressing flame propagation, and minimizing smoke generation while maintaining acceptable appearance, optical clarity, and surface smoothness.

The ultimate goal is to provide a transparent protective layer that enhances fire safety compliance without compromising the signage’s original visual and functional characteristics.

Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW Date approved March 2026 Location of the project Kensington 2033 Location of the recipient Approved for MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REQUESTED START DATE IS 31/01/26 (detailed in the Project Plan and the Activity Payment Plan). The outcome of this project is the development of an innovative smart plug solution compatible with the Power Line Communication (PLC) protocol.

This smart plug will be positioned between household electrical loads—such as hot water systems, washing machines, and dishwashers—and the home grid, enabling seamless monitoring and intelligent operation to optimise energy consumption, reduce costs, and promote sustainability.

Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW Date approved University of Technology Sydney Biomed Technology Australia Pty Ltd Approved for University of Technology Sydney Polyspine is a lightweight, portable torso and head support system. Designed for individuals with temporary or permanent physical disabilities—such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injury—Polyspine enhances mobility and supports engagement in physical activities.

The system features a modular, injection-moulded design that balances adjustability with affordability and has been well received by users with typical physical support needs. For patients with more complex requirements, BMTA would like to explore the potential of 3D printing to replace the standard lateral supports in the Polyspine system with bespoke components tailored to individual anatomies.

This approach aims to deliver a highly customisable solution for users with severe physical disabilities. During this project, UTS Rapido will lead the design for additive manufacturing activities and develop an initial prototype of the Polyspine, with customised lateral supports, ready for production in the Protospace facility.

These prototypes will enable the evaluation of overall system efficacy and support BMTA’s ongoing discussions with investors and suppliers.

Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW Date approved January 2026 Location of the project Ultimo 2007 Location of the recipient Intelligent System Australia Pty Ltd Approved for University of Sydney This project aims to develop an intelligent matching, scheduling, and dispatching system that will be integrated into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform owned by Intelligent System Australia Pty Ltd. Many restaurant businesses currently rely on multiple third-party delivery platforms facing high commission rates and inefficient multi-platform order management.

At the same time, a large proportion of their customers are located within a short distance and do not require costly delivery services. This project seeks to address these challenges by enabling restaurants to better utilise in-house and external delivery resources and optimise assignments using intelligent algorithms.

The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Dr Wei Bao’s team at University of Sydney, combining the company’s experience in CRM system development with the University’s expertise in optimisation and scheduling. The outcome will be an intelligent scheduling and dispatching engine, which will be integrated into the existing CRM system and made available to restaurant clients.

The enhanced platform will improve restaurant efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support the sustainable growth of Australia’s small and micro food businesses. Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW Date approved December 2025 Location of the recipient If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Investment NSW