Funding Spotlight: AEA Grants
AEA Grants Now Open – Closes Wednesday 3 September 2025
Australia’s deep tech future depends on turning breakthrough research into real-world impact—and the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) grants are designed to do just that.
About the AEA Program
The AEA program is a cornerstone initiative from the Australian Government aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of publicly funded research. Its purpose is to help universities and research organisations advance early-stage technologies (typically TRL 2–4) toward market-readiness (up to TRL 7–8) through structured, milestone-driven support.
By fostering stronger connections between research, industry, and investors, AEA plays a critical role in bridging the infamous “valley of death”—where many high-potential innovations stall due to a lack of aligned capital, commercial strategy, or industry engagement.
Scimita: Your Commercialisation Partner
At Scimita, this is the space where we thrive.
As a dedicated Deep Tech Innovation House, we specialise in accelerating innovation across the full commercialisation lifecycle—from TRL 2 to TRL 8. Through our three specialised arms, we offer universities and research teams end-to-end support:
Scimita Consulting
Innovation maturity assessment
Commercialisation strategy design
Product and MVP definition
Feasibility studies and technoeconomic modelling
Grant strategy and non-dilutive capital roadmaps
Scimita Deep Tech
Execution of proof-of-science, lab pilots, and industrial MVP pilots
Bridge between research and commercial-grade pilots
Infrastructure and technical expertise for rapid iteration
Scimita Advisory
Industry engagement and partner establishment
Capital engagement strategy
Investment readiness preparation
Let’s Talk: Free 1-Hour Application Evaluation
Whether you’re a research group exploring eligibility or already shaping your AEA application, we invite you to take advantage of our free 1-hour evaluation session. We’ll help you assess:
Your TRL starting point and pathway to TRL 8
Commercial potential and the strength of your commercialisation strategy
How to define the value proposition
Where industry partners and capital can be aligned
This isn’t just where we work - it’s our sweet spot. Scimita exists to bridge science and markets with speed, strategy, and commercial rigor.
Reach out to us today to schedule your AEA evaluation session.