Defence Global Competitiveness Grants Program

Overview

A grant of $15,000 to $150,000 for up to 50% of the cost of investing in projects that build export capability to build a stronger, more sustainable and globally competitive Australian defence industry. The maximum project period is 12 months. How it works You need to contribute 50% of the eligible project value. Project activities can include: buying, leasing, constructing, installing or commissioning of capital equipment including specialist software to enhance cyber security design, engineering and commissioning activities workforce training and accreditations The Defence export strategy defines Australian defence exports as ‘any defence-specific or dual-use goods or services exported by Australian defence industry, including as part of a supply chain, that are intended for a defence or national security end-user’.