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SME Scaling Suite

Capital. R&D. Engineering.

EXPRESSIONS

OF INTEREST
NOW OPEN

DEADLINE 25 MAY,2026

3 capabilities
together into
1 coordinated pathway:

  • Green ArrowOpen call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the TRaCE SME Scaling Suite, with a funding pool of $2.1M to accelerate the technical and commercial development of recycling and clean energy technologies.
  • Green ArrowThis initiative provides SMEs with options for seed funding, R&D co-funding or research & engineering expertise.
Express your interest!

Why?

  • TRaCE has identified critical gaps: many SMEs lack the capital, research expertise, and engineering support needed to scale climate deep tech. To help address this, TRaCE has created a coordinated suite of complementary programs designed to provide streamlined access to these essential resources.


Engineers

with the UNSW Technology Translation Squad
 
Dedicated electrical engineers embedded in your project to solve technical challenges in the areas of electrical, electronic and control systems.


Researchers

with an R&D Voucher
 
World class researchers and specialised equipment to fast-track R&D and de-risk early-stage innovation.
Up to AUD 30k in matched funding available per project.


Investors

with the Early-Stage Seed Fund
 
Strategic early-stage investment to help you move from validation to scale.
  • For SMEs scaling climate solutions, TRaCE connects you to the right combination of support to de-risk your technology, navigate the Valley of Death and move faster.
Please note that support from all three programs is not guaranteed. SMEs will be matched to one, two, or in some cases all three programs based on assessment of their needs and readiness.

This unique and bespoke support has been designed to fast-track the development and commercialisation of new technologies. Our goal is to de-risk, scale and commercialise climate technologies through funding, tailored commercialisation support services, and streamlined processes that help viable products move swiftly to global manufacturing.

 

By working in partnership with UNSW and the University of Newcastle, SMEs also benefit from the credibility, networks and world-class expertise of leading research institutions—strengthening validation and increasing investor confidence.

Companies must align closely with TRaCE’s strategic focus on advancing recycling and clean energy technologies. You should clearly identify a target end user customer within these sectors:

– Clean Energy

– Green Fuels

– Solar Tech

– Circular Economy

 

Projects must have a net benefit to Australia regarding:

– Emissions reduction

– Contribution to GDP

– Job creation

– Export of Australian technologies into global markets.

Express your interest

The process

Any questions?

Contact us at hello@trace.org.au

Download the full information document here.