The Commercial Readiness Stream specifically supports projects and activities that help advance clean technology readiness levels (TRL) from 6 and beyond. An applicant has the opportunity to seek funding of up to $5 million.
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April 2025
What was approved
Approved for Novalith Technologies Pty Ltd
Novalith will deliver a demonstration plant to produce 1tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate from 8tpa of spodumene. The project will validate its carbon-sequestering, sustainable extraction process—proving its efficiency, scalability, and commercial potential.
$1,500,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
Alexandria 2015Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
Program term
3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for 5B Holdings Pty Ltd
5B will prototype, test, and pilot the Next Generation Maverick Solution—an integrated, optimised, and automated solar array system. The project enables major cost reductions and is designed for scalable manufacturing in high-labour cost environments like Australia.
$2,500,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
Mascot 2020Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for PlasmaLeap Technologies
PlasmaLeap Technologies will test the commercial and operational performance of low-emission nitrate fertiliser production for regional farms.
$2,584,617 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
Marrickville 2204Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for Renewable Metals Pty Ltd
Renewable Metals will deliver a Hunter-based demonstration plant to assess the feasibility of NSW’s first commercial lithium battery recycling refinery. The project supports a circular battery economy and strengthens NSW’s position in clean tech across energy, transport and industry.
$1,100,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
Muswellbrook 2333Location of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd
Sicona will build a pilot plant to demonstrate its EFG product, which could cut energy use by 50% in Data Centres and EVs. The project will also refine the technology, address risks, and validate its commercial potential—positioning it for scalable, future-ready deployment.
$1,675,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
April 2025Location of the project
Unanderra 2526Location of the recipient
Illawarra-ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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March 2025
What was approved
Approved for Kardinia Energy Pty Ltd
Kardinia Energy is advancing its lightweight, flexible, and recyclable Printed Solar tech by embedding quality assurance and characterisation in production. The project boosts commercial readiness, enabling deployment where traditional solar is unviable, and strengthens global market entry.
$2,255,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Shortland 2307Location of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for Hullbot
Hullbot is developing robotic hull cleaners to cut ship fuel use and emissions by 20%, eliminate toxic coatings, and stop invasive species. With a 478,464 tCO2e/year target, Hullbot will also launch a high-tech NSW facility, creating jobs and driving clean-tech growth.
$1,943,218 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Rozelle 2039Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for HydGene Renewables Pty Ltd
HydGene will convert farm waste into green bio-hydrogen for ammonia, boosting agri-sector sustainability and resilience. A pilot bioreactor will be built and commissioned to validate the technology and establish a scalable model for clean hydrogen production from biomass.
$2,500,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Lane Cove 2066Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for H Nu Pty Ltd
H Nu will establish a production line for advanced fibre-optic current and voltage sensors for high-voltage grids, and enhance software integration. The low-cost, accurate system supports power quality, protection, and the transition to a renewable energy grid.
$432,500 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Gosford 2250Location of the recipient
Central CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for Lab 360 Solar Pty Ltd
Lab 360 will commercialise drone-based daytime photoluminescence imaging for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar. Scalable fault detection and degradation analysis will improve reliability, lower costs, and support a more sustainable, bankable solar future.
$1,775,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Maryvale 2820Location of the recipient
Dubbo RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for MicroTau
MicroTau will establish a NSW-based plant to manufacture MicroTau’s drag-reducing shark skin for aviation, targeting 38Mt global and 181,000t NSW emissions cuts annually. It enables local jobs, supply chain growth, and scalable production for global deployment.
$2,500,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
St Peters 2044Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
February 2025
What was approved
Approved for BT Imaging
BT Imaging will deliver the world’s first in-line Photoluminescence and Machine Vision system with automated tuning, boosting solar cell and module efficiency. It supports local manufacturers like SunDrive and Tindo Solar and builds advanced manufacturing capability in Australia.
$598,391 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HertiageDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
Waterloo 2017Location of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
Program term
3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
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Approved for FPR Energy Limited
FPR Energy is commercialing its particle based concentrated solar thermal technology to provide long duration, low cost, green heat and power.
$4,850,000 was approved by
Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and HeritageDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
Mayfield West 2304Location of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
13
Applications received
91
Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream
Program term
3 yearsMore about Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Commercial Readiness Stream