The Global Connections Fund (GCF) has provided initial funding support specifically to promote Australian Researchers and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) collaboration at an International level

The Program has consisted of two forms of funding: Priming Grants and Bridging Grants, both of which which are designed to: 

  • increase linkages and collaborations with key global economies

  • promote researcher-industry engagement and knowledge transfer

  • encourage translational activities, end use development and commercialisation outcomes

Please note that the rounds for the Priming Grants and Bridging Grants are now concluded. Updates on the program will be available on the website in due course.

Bridging Grants Outcomes - 2019

THE BRIDGING GRANT CALL BG192 FOR 2019

A list of the successful applicants in this round can be found here.

The Ministers media release can be found here.

Please note the final reporting date for this round has been extended to March 31st 2021. Please see this section for more details

Priming Grants 2019

We advise that Priming Grants under the current GCF program have now concluded and that there will be no Priming Grant round in 2019.

The Priming Grant component of this program has been extremely successful and has over the past 3 years supported 146 projects. To date, awardees final reports have indicated that in excess of 85% of the supported projects were rated as being very successful, with many positive outcomes being reported. It has been encouraging to observe that many Priming Grant awardees have gone on to expand their work though a Bridging Grant. 

Priming Grants and Bridging Grants Outcomes - 2017

The Priming Grant call PG171 for 2017

A list of the successful applicants in this round can be found here

The Bridging Grant call BG172 for 2017

A list of the successful applicants in this round can be found here

The Global Innovations Strategy

The Global Connections fund is part of the Australian governments Global Innovations Strategy.

Partnering with Australia on innovation, science and research 

The Australian Government has developed a booklet showcasing Australia’s innovation, science and research credentials to the world. It outlines a range of opportunities for international parties to partner with Australia on innovation, science and research. 

Partnering with Australia on Innovation, Science and Research booklet (PDF 3.3MB)