NSW Business Grants
New South Wales Government grants and programs for businesses to innovate, grow, and create jobs in New South Wales, administered by Investment NSW and industry departments.
Overview
New South Wales offers a range of government grants and programs for businesses to support innovation, job creation, export development, and clean economy transition. Key programs are administered by Investment NSW (the state's investment and trade promotion agency) and by the Department of Regional NSW, the Office of Small Business, and other agencies. NSW also has the Research and Development Tax Incentive in collaboration with the Commonwealth and a range of specific industry programs for the life sciences, agri-food, creative industries, and clean technology sectors.
What You Can Find Here
- MVP Ventures Program - milestone-based grants for NSW high-growth tech startups
- NSW Clean Economy Business Support grants for businesses transitioning to low-carbon operations
- Export Growth program grants and market development support
- Regional NSW business grants for business investment and job creation in regional areas
- Industry development programs for life sciences, agri-tech, creative industries, and space
- Small Business Connect program - free advisory services for NSW small businesses
- Dine and Discover and other economic recovery programs during economic disruptions
Who Should Use This
- NSW-based startups and scale-ups seeking growth capital and government support
- Businesses planning to export from NSW seeking market development grants
- Companies transitioning to clean energy or low-carbon operations
- Regional NSW businesses seeking location-specific support programs
- Life science and agri-food companies accessing sector-specific NSW programs
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Visit investment.nsw.gov.au or nsw.gov.au to search for current business grant programs
- Step 2: Identify relevant programs by sector, business stage, or geography (metropolitan vs regional)
- Step 3: Check eligibility requirements - most require NSW registration or primary activities in NSW
- Step 4: Prepare your application following the program guidelines and submit through the relevant agency's portal
- Step 5: Contact the Business Concierge or Small Business Commissioner for guidance on suitable programs
Things to Check Before Applying
- NSW programs change regularly - check investment.nsw.gov.au for currently open rounds
- Many NSW programs require co-investment from the business (50/50 or similar ratios)
- Some programs are sector-specific and have targeted eligibility requirements
- Commonwealth grants are also available to NSW businesses - check business.gov.au for federal programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Investment NSW?
Investment NSW is the NSW Government's agency responsible for attracting business investment, supporting exporters, growing the visitor economy, and delivering NSW Government grants and business support programs.
Does NSW have grants for startups?
Yes. Programs like the MVP Ventures Program support NSW startups and scale-ups. Investment NSW also has incubator and accelerator support programs.
Are there NSW grants for rural and regional businesses?
Yes. The Department of Regional NSW administers various programs specifically for businesses in regional, rural, and remote NSW.
Can international companies access NSW grants?
Some Investment NSW programs target international companies seeking to establish or expand operations in NSW. NSW business grants are generally for NSW-registered businesses.
What is the NSW Clean Economy Business Support program?
This program provides grants to NSW businesses to adopt clean energy, reduce emissions, and transition to sustainable operations. It supports energy efficiency, electrification, and clean tech adoption.
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