Key information
Status: Applications are now open for the Clean technology innovation grant. Applications close on 8 September 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST).
Applications for the Low carbon product manufacturing grant and Renewable manufacturing grant closed on 25 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST).
Watch our recorded webinar held on 22 June 2026 to learn more about these grants and how to apply.
We are committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. To do this, we must:
- develop new low emission technologies
- build local manufacturing capacity of critical low carbon products
- stimulate local manufacturing of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission components.
That’s why we’re backing the next wave of innovators and manufacturers that will fast-track emissions reduction, create new jobs and drive economic growth across NSW.
The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative supports NSW businesses and industries to remain leaders in the net zero transition by increasing their competitiveness, attracting investment and opening new growth opportunities.
Together, we can make NSW a net zero technology and manufacturing superpower.
Round 2 grants
We are providing up to $225 million across 3 grant streams:
- Grant: up to $5 million per project, up to 50% of project costs
- Total fund: $25 million
- Projects: pilot and demonstrate lab-proven clean technologies to accelerate commercial readiness
- Applications close on 8 September 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST).
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- Grant: up to $30 million per project, up to 50% of project costs
- Total fund: $100 million
- Projects: industrial facilities to manufacture low carbon products at commercial scale
- Applications closed on 25 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST).
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- Grant: up to $30 million per project, up to 50% of project costs
- Total fund: $100 million
- Projects: local manufacturing of renewable energy infrastructure at commercial scale
- Applications closed on 25 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST).
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How to apply
Visit the relevant grant webpage above for more information including eligibility and to complete your application.
Please note that applications for the Low carbon product manufacturing grant and Renewable manufacturing grant are now closed.
Note that the 3 grant streams under round 2 are competitive grants with a single-stage application and assessment process.
Contact us
If you have any questions about your project or application, email us at [email protected]
Round 1 successful projects
Project development stream
To accelerate the research, development and commercialisation of emerging clean technologies.
For technical and commercial viability studies of a project or product to make informed decisions before progressing with technology trials. Seven projects were awarded a total of $1.7 million in funding.
Read more about our successful projects
Commercial readiness stream
Supports projects and activities that help advance clean technology readiness levels (TRL) from 6 and beyond. Thirteen projects were awarded a total of $26.2 million in funding.
To expand and increase our local manufacturing capacity of low carbon products and materials.
Project development stream
For businesses preparing to commercially manufacture low carbon products in NSW. This stream funds specific development activities that enable a financial investment decision to establish a manufacturing facility. Four projects were awarded a total of $928,413 in funding.
Read more about our successful projects
Construction ready stream
To help businesses establish new or expanded commercial scale facilities in NSW that manufacture low carbon building materials, chemicals, biofuels, power fuels, or inputs for agricultural production. So far, we have awarded 5 projects a total of $56.2 million in funding. Further details of funded projects will be published on the Grant Funding Finder website as they become publicly available.
To expand and increase our local manufacturing capacity of components for renewable energy.
Construction ready stream
To help businesses establish new or expanded commercial scale facilities in NSW that will manufacture components suitable for grid-scale renewable energy production, storage and transmission. So far, we have awarded 3 projects a total of $70 million in funding. Further details of funded projects will be published on the Grant Funding Finder website as they become publicly available.
Looking for something else
You can find other funding opportunities on the NSW grant finder website.
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