This NSW Government initiative provides competitive grants to NSW small businesses to develop and commercialise innovative solutions to problems facing NSW Government agencies.
More about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
May 2024
What was approved
Approved for Advitech Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with Hunter New England Local Health District on a proof of concept of resource recovery technologies and waste management solutions.
$750,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
HunterLocation of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for CP Tech Group Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with South Western Sydney Local Health District on a proof of concept of an artificial intelligence system to enhance the delivery of health services to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
$750,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Eco Shield Systems Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with the Botanic Gardens of Sydney on a proof of concept of a vertical greening system to mitigate urban heat island effects.
$735,067 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Hey Fritz Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on a proof of concept of a Digital Product Passport to better trace and verify recycled material and increase the use of local recycled products.
$350,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Hunter Valley Signs Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with Transport for NSW on a proof of concept of a system to improve the School Zones Alerting System and road safety near schools.
$748,556 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
HunterLocation of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Intelligent System Design Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - a proof of concept of a mobile application to leverage citizens and communities to identify and validate biosecurity threats.
$750,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Illawarra-ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
Illawarra-ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Plantabox Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on a proof of concept of a modular garden system to mitigate urban heat island effects.
$492,943 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for QBL Media Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with South Western Sydney Local Health District on a proof of concept of an artificial intelligence system to enhance the delivery of health services to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
$749,884 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Tensile Constructions Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 2 - working with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on a proof of concept of a modular cooling system to mitigate urban heat island effects.
$120,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
May 2024Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
11
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
18 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
November 2023
What was approved
Approved for 3 Aim Solutions Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a mmWave radar solution paired with AI to monitor vital signs and other key metrics to detect potential irregularities.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Advitech Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of modular bins that use an artificial intelligence system to only accept waste of a particular stream.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
HunterLocation of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for CP Tech Group Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of voice-to-text transcription, translation and AI machine learning that improves multicultural patient experiences during antenatal visits.
$86,250 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Eco Shield Systems Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of porous vertical greening systems to mitigate urban heat and increase biodiversity.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Hey Fritz Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) to support purchasing decisions on products containing recycled material, and how this could link to product directories or purchasing platforms.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Hunter Valley Signs Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of an edge controller with the capacity to retrofit with the School Zones Alerting System, enable future enhancements, and a new software management solution.
$64,480 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
HunterLocation of the recipient
HunterAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Intelligent System Design Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a mobile application equipped with artificial intelligence to detect and classify exotic pests.
$99,917 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Illawarra-ShoalhavenLocation of the recipient
Illawarra-ShoalhavenAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Plantabox Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a removable garden system to mitigate urban heat.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for QBL Media Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of voice-to-text transcription, translation and analysis software to facilitate communication during antenatal visits and the multicultural patient experience.
$96,898 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Tensile Constructions Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a modular cooling system to mitigate urban heat.
$100,000 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
What was approved
Approved for Vital Photonics Pty Ltd
SBIR Phase 1 - A feasibility study of a photonic-enhanced radar sensor paired with AI to monitor vital signs and detect potential irregularities.
$99,653 was approved by
Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and TradeDate approved
November 2023Location of the project
Metropolitan SydneyLocation of the recipient
Metropolitan SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
11
Applications received
83
Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program
Agency funding this grant
Office of the Chief Scientist and EngineerProgram term
3 monthsMore about Small Business Research & Innovation (SBIR) Program