Fishing businesses and fleets are full of novel ideas and designs that could revolutionize the way businesses operate and fishers feed the community. Knowing how to take it to the next stage can be daunting though, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the programs out there to help. If there’s others you’ve heard of let us know and we can add them!
| Innovation/Support Programs | What’s the program about? | Critical dates |
| FRDC Extension Officer Network | State A point of contact and source of information regarding FRDC support programs, including RACs, IPAs etc | Ongoing |
| FINNOVATION | A partnership between FRDC and an innovation investor (to be determined) to accelerate the growth of Australia’s aquatic innovation ecosystem. | |
| Cooperative Research Centres- current list | Wide-ranging research initiatives, notable groups (depending on your interests) include Blue Economy CRC, Marine Bioproducts CRC, iMove CRC, Future Food Systems CRC | Rolling program |
| Cooperative Research Centres- Projects | Funding rounds for short term, industry led research collaboration. | Ongoing, funding rounds typically twice a year |
| QLD Commercial and Charter Fishing Grants | Projects and programs that encourage behaviour change, industry modernisation, innovation in processes or technology, mitigating ecological risks, sustainable fishing practices, research, and best practice management
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| NSW DPIRD Commercial Fishing Support page | State govt support options for commercial fishers | Ongoing depending on programs |
| DCCEEW Hopper Program | Federal funding opportunity to support the design and installation of hoppers on prawn trawlers | |
| Australian Government | How this tool can help you?
If you’re doing business in Australia, this free guided search will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government. Answer some questions about your business to find grants and programs you may be eligible for. |
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| AgriFutures | Australia is home to a rapidly growing agritech and foodtech landscape, offering abundant opportunities for market entry. Whether you’re entering the Australian market or accelerating your go-to-market strategy, this guide provides essential insights into key players, support programs, and growth pathways. Download the guide today. | Ongoing |
