Launchpad: Startup Funding
Funding Providers
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Cash grant G23004
Primary Category
Start-upEligible to
- Businesses
Funding
Amount (max): $500,000Total pool: $15,000,000
Round(s)
- Opened 16-Sep-2026 Closes 28-Oct-2026
Purpose
To accelerate the development of early-stage Australian companies and innovators that support ARENA's statutory functions and Investment Plan.
Overview
This round will directly support early-stage clean energy startups to:
- Build the technical and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies and products aligned with ARENA's Investment Plan and Strategic Priorities.
- Close early funding gaps and reduce barriers to future public or private investment.
- Strengthen Australia's pipeline of early-stage energy startups.
ARENA will host an information webinar on this round at 1:00-2:00 pm, 23 September 2026.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Email: Launchpad@arena.gov.au
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