Up to $500,000 to support innovative ideas, products, and services that enhance Australia’s transport sector and advance commercial readiness or community deployment of transport solutions.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Impact Extension Program?
The iMOVE Impact Extension Program 2 (IEP2) is a funding initiative designed to accelerate the development of innovative ideas, products, and services that will positively impact Australia’s transport and mobility sector. Managed by iMOVE, a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), this program builds on the success of the original Impact Extension Program and is targeted at projects that advance commercial readiness and/or community deployment of transport solutions. The program aims to support impactful R&D collaborations that deliver measurable benefits to the sector and the nation.
Impact Extension Program level of support
The iMOVE IEP2 offers a total of $2,000,000 in funding.
- Minimum amount of funding: $100,000
- Maximum amount of funding: $500,000
- Co-contribution requirement: All applicants must contribute in-kind resources to the project; however, no specific cash co-contribution is mandated in the guidelines
Impact Extension Program important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest with GrantHelper.
Impact Extension Program objectives
The iMOVE IEP2 seeks to:
- Advance the development and adoption of technologies that improve Australia’s transport systems.
- Move current concepts and ideas to higher levels of commercial readiness or community deployment.
- Generate high sector impact and national benefit.
- Deliver tangible outcomes that can be implemented to provide sector-wide benefits
Projects and expenditure eligible for Impact Extension Program support
Eligible Projects
Applications must propose a research and development project that:
- Is aligned to iMOVE’s mission of improving transport systems through technology.
- Is capable of being completed by 30 September 2026.
- Has a credible plan for sector impact and adoption of project outcomes.
- Includes a project budget using the required template.
- May involve single or multi-party collaboration.
- Must be led by an organisation with an ABN and an Australian presence.
Ineligible Expenditure
The guidelines document does not list specific ineligible expenditures. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their proposed budgets are realistic, justified, and proportionate to the expected outcomes
Other Impact Extension Program important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for Impact Extension Program support
- Any organisation with an Australian presence and ABN is eligible.
- Collaborative applications involving multiple parties are welcomed.
- All participating organisations must have a presence in Australia.
- Applicants must demonstrate the capability and capacity to deliver the project, including a pathway to impact.
See the guidelines for full details of organisational requirements.
Impact Extension Program assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Capability and capacity of the applicant and partners to deliver the project successfully.
- Resources committed by all partners to the project.
- Project plan quality, including:
- Clear and credible objectives.
- Appropriate governance structure.
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Expected impact and potential benefits to the Australian transport and mobility sector.
- Implementation plan feasibility to translate project outputs into real-world impact.
- Value for money, assessing the expected outputs relative to the grant amount requested
Note: Specific weightings or percentages are not provided in the guidelines.
How do I get the Impact Extension Program?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Deliver the project/s as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the Impact Extension Program application
Applicants should prepare the following:
- A completed application form addressing all required criteria.
- A project budget using the provided template.
- Evidence of the organisation’s Australian presence and ABN.
- Details of all project partners and their contributions.
- A clear implementation strategy and impact plan
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the Impact Extension Program
Applications must be submitted electronically to IEP@imoveaustralia.com. All applications must use the provided application and budget templates.
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