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.

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