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Housing Innovation in Construction Fund (HIC)

NSW Government

Funding amount$20,000 - $150,000
DeadlineCloses Mon, 31 May 2027
RegionNSW

Overview

A program designed to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) manufacturing capability in delivering mid-rise and high-rise housing in NSW.

Eligibility

Who can apply Before starting your application, read the Program Guidelines (PDF 631 KB) and Frequently Asked Questions . Please watch the Program Information Webinar . Applicants must satisfy the following criteria: Demonstrated capability to deliver MMC solutions through at least one of the following to meet NSW requirements: Be an established domestic Class 1 (detached/semi residential) MMC provider seeking to expand into Class 2 (mid / high-rise) solutions Be an existing international Class 2-equivalent manufacturer seeking to enter NSW Have existing manufacturing capability seeking to develop an MMC offering for Class 2 solutions. Have a minimum turnover of AUD $2.5M per financial year for the last three years Have been operating over the last three financial years delivering industrialised construction solutions and be able to demonstrate this through a portfolio of existing works Be registered as a company with an ABN (or equivalent) under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or hold an equivalent legal registration in their country of incorporation. International applicants must register as an Australian company and obtain an ABN if their application is successful. Comply with all legal and regulatory obligations, including tax obligations and GST registration Comply with industry best practices and responsible activities, including industry accreditation where required in Australia (or the foreign equivalent) and hold appropriate insurance. Be solvent at all relevant times, as defined by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Who the grant is targeted towards Australian and international MMC manufacturing and construction businesses seeking to deliver MMC solutions for Class 2/3 (mid/high-rise) residential buildings in NSW. Types of projects funded under this grant To be eligible, projects must: Conduct an engineering Feasibility Study or Review (which may include benchmarking of existing designs, products, or manufacturing processes against local standards) — as an initial step toward establishing manufacturing operations in NSW; Include engineering compliance assessments, to ensure alignment with state building regulations, including National Construction Code ( NCC) compliance; Use Australian based professional service providers accredited by Engineers Australia or a specialist engineering association, with practitioners in the respective practice registered under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Scheme; Be completed within 12 months from the date of the executed funding agreement with a minimum project period of 2 months (the “Project Period”); Include a project budget with a detailed cost breakdown, clearly identifying eligible expenditure, co-contribution, milestone commitments and funding requested; and Adhere to relevant Australian laws and regulations. Who can’t apply The following entities are not eligible to apply for the Program: Individuals not operating under a registered business entity Entities in Australia without an

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