The Physical Sciences Fund (PSF) is a $3.5 million, competitive technology development and commercialisation program funded by the NSW Government.
February 2025
What was approved
Approved for Syenta
To establish an in-house semi-additive process capability for consolidating the semiconductor advanced packaging (AP) manufacturing process into a single additive step using Syenta’s proprietary Localised Electrochemical Modelling (LEM) technology.
$2,000,000 was approved by
NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
85
NSW Physical Sciences Fund
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Ginigai Pty Ltd (formerly Envision)
Radio waves that travel from a transmitter to a receiver, interact with their surroundings, causing fluctuations in the received signals. Leveraging sophisticated artificial intelligence methods, Ginigai's Sensor Systems adeptly discerns these variations in radio signals, pinpointing where variation occur with precision. This distinctive capability, honed through 5 years of research, and protected through two invention disclosures is the basis for Ginigai.
$1,145,605 was approved by
NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
Lane CoveAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
85
NSW Physical Sciences Fund
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Lab 360 Solar Pty Ltd
To develop a comprehensive and efficient solution for solar asset management by integrating DPL imaging acquisition into aerial drones and by combining with other inspection data, such as thermal and visual images, and using AI for automated analysis. DPL imaging will ensure early detection of quality issues, thereby enhancing the reliability, bankability, and insurability of PV assets. The final system will feature highly optimized, custom-configured DPL drones capable of scanning and imaging large sections of solar farms autonomously, delivering high spatial resolution and exceptional DPL image quality.
$676,120 was approved by
NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
85
NSW Physical Sciences Fund
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for MicroTau Pty Ltd
To design and manufacture of drag-reducing ‘riblet’ films derived from shark skin that increase the efficiency of aircraft and the certification of MicroTau’s Riblet Package for Narrow-Body Airliners with the US Federal Aviation Administration.
$1,528,123 was approved by
NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
Inner WestAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
85
NSW Physical Sciences Fund
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement execution