Latest Grant Funding News

Li-S Energy says its Geelong lithium-sulfur production line is complete and has delivered 10Ah Power Cells to the US Army for testing. The company is targeting its first commercial battery sale in 2027, while holding A$15.6 million in cash and investments and A$9.3 million in secured grants yet to be received.

ABx Group and its ALCORE subsidiary have received nearly $600,000 in R&D tax offsets, while ALCORE has completed repayment of $2.61 million in unused government grant funds. The company is now awaiting a decision on a separate Industry Growth Program application worth up to $5 million.

A multimillion-dollar, multiyear NIH grant will fund an expanded access program for Neurizon’s investigational NUZ-001, potentially giving up to 200 US patients access to the therapy for as long as 96 weeks. The program is designed to add long-term safety, survival and biomarker data alongside the pivotal HEALEY ALS trial.

Ceretas Limited posted a $1.63 million net loss for FY26 on $1.28 million revenue from government grants, advancing its clinical-stage Alzheimer’s ultrasound platform. The company completed an $8 million IPO in July to fund pivotal trials and device development.

Tivan has secured all necessary regulatory and heritage clearances to launch a maiden drilling campaign at Walshy’s Wall, a promising manganese-barite gossan with high-grade fluorite and polymetallic potential in the Northern Territory.

Percheron Therapeutics reduced its FY2026 loss to $4.79 million as it prepares to launch a pivotal phase II trial for its immuno-oncology drug HMBD-002, while managing a CEO transition and tightening cash reserves.

Japan Australia Fluorite Associates has received a $3 million funding tranche under the $7.4 million IPCM grant, supporting the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia.

Vection Technologies has locked in $1.2 million in non-repayable government funding to advance four distinct R&D projects spanning AI, Extended Reality, digital health, and inclusive technology.

Firebird Metals has secured a Perth site and placed all major equipment orders for its Australian Demonstration Plant, backed by a A$2 million ARENA grant. Independent testing confirms ultra-high purity manganese sulphate production, reinforcing its technology's potential.

Unith Ltd boosted its AI digital human platform with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, launched new SDKs, and secured $2.75 million in fresh capital to fuel growth and commercial expansion.

Tivan Limited has locked in key investment frameworks worth up to $50 million for its Molyhil Tungsten Project and confirmed premium acidgrade fluorspar production at Speewah, underpinning strong project economics and strategic partnerships.

Fletcher Building has confirmed the release of government grant funds to Golden Bay Cement, enabling the purchase of New Zealand Units that underpin the plant's operation through 2040 and safeguard over 600 jobs in Whangarei.