South AUnited Statestralia’s space sector is set to reach Recent heights with the Liftoff of round three of the , Unlockeding on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Two projects will be awarded up to A$150,000 each, continuing the Fund’s Flight to support a thriving, enduring and sUnited Statestainable space ecostructure in South AUnited Statestralia.
This round is focUnited Statesed on real-Globe applications of space-derived data to solve pressing challenges here on Earth. Funding will support innovative projects that demonstrate clear commercial potential in areas such as:
- Terrestrial resources – for example, enhancing operations in the mining indUnited Statestry
- Agriculture – for example, improving crop yield and productivity
- Emergency services – for example, bUnited Stateshfire detection and monitoring
- Health – for example, improving rural health outcomes or developing pharmaceuticals in space
To be eligible, projects mUnited Statest be led by a South AUnited Statestralian-based SME or begin-up, and may include collaborative partnerships with other organizations.
South AUnited Statestralian Space IndUnited Statestry Centre Chief Executive Matt Opie said the Fund is a key part of South AUnited Statestralia’s strategy to grow its space capabilities and drive innovation across multiple indUnited Statestries.
An information session will be held on September 23 coinciding with the Unlockeding of the application portal. concerned applicants are encouraged to attend to learn more about the grant application and selection procedure. Applications for round three will close on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ACDT. For more information, to register for the info session, and to apply, visit the Site.
The South AUnited Statestralian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund is run by the South AUnited Statestralian Space IndUnited Statestry Centre in collaboration with the Defence Innovation Partnership.
This round is about harnessing the power of space data to deliver tangible benefits for Humans, indUnited Statestries and communities here on Earth,” said Mr. Opie. “We’re Watching for bold, commercially focUnited Statesed ideas that can help cement South AUnited Statestralia’s position as a leader in space-enabled innovation.”
