Up to $150 million to support NSW businesses and industries in the net zero transition through increasing competitiveness, attracting investment and opening new growth opportunities.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative (NZMI)?
The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative is a key part of the NSW Government’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.
The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative brings together 3 programs part of the Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020 – 2030:
- Clean Technology Innovation – Accelerate the research, development and commercialisation of emerging clean technologies.
- Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Expand and increase our local manufacturing capacity of low carbon products and materials.
- Renewable Manufacturing – Expand and increase our local manufacturing capacity of components for renewable energy.
There are 5 funding streams available across the 3 programs.
- Clean Technology Innovation – Commercial readiness stream
- Clean Technology Innovation – Project development stream
- Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Construction ready stream
- Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Project development stream
- Renewable Manufacturing – Construction ready stream
NZMI level of support
1. Clean Technology Innovation – Up to $25 million
- Commercial readiness stream – Up to 50% of project costs, ranging between $250,000 and $5,000,000 per successful grantee.
- Project development stream – Up to 50% of proposed activity costs, up to $250,000 per successful grantee.
2. Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Up to $100 million
- Construction ready stream – A total of $95 million is available under the first round of the LCPM construction ready stream. Grants range between $2 million and $20 million.
- Project development stream – A total of $5 million is available under the first round of the LCPM project development stream. Grants range between $50,000 and $900,000 per eligible project development activity.
- Successful applicants must provide a cash contribution of at least 50% of the total project cost from non-NSW Government sources. This applies to both Low Carbon Product Manufacturing streams. In-kind (non-financial) contributions are not counted towards the 50% contribution of the total project costs.
3. Renewable Manufacturing – Up to $150 million
- A total of $150 million is available under the first round of the RM construction ready stream. Grants range between $5 and $50 million per successful project.
- Successful applicants must provide a cash contribution of at least 50% of the total project cost from non-NSW Government sources. In-kind (non-financial) contributions are not counted towards a 50% contribution of the total project costs.
NZMI important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
NZMI objectives
The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative will:
- support a steady stream of new low emission technologies entering the market
- build local manufacturing capacity of low carbon products and components for the renewable industry.
1. Clean Technology Innovation
- test the technical and commercial feasibility, viability and or compliance of a product or project
- accelerate and expand the research, development and commercialisation of low emissions technologies that show potential for becoming scalable, replicable and cost-effective
- create an ecosystem that can develop the capability to foster clean technology innovation
- attract world-class clean technology companies and innovations to NSW, making NSW into a clean technology superpower.
2. Low Carbon Product Manufacturing
- driving economic growth across NSW
- increasing investment and employment in new low carbon industries
- supporting a diverse, self-sufficient, resilient, and competitive low carbon manufacturing sector
- establishing new industrial facilities and advanced manufacturing capabilities to help decarbonise NSW’s economy.
3. Renewable Manufacturing
- drive economic growth across NSW
- grow NSW’s renewable energy supply chain capacity and capability
- alleviate supply chain risk and secure supply for the NSW renewable energy sector.
Projects eligible for NZMI support
Examples of projects that might be funded:
1. Clean Technology Innovation – Clean technologies that support advancement in:
- energy systems and electrification
- land and primary industries
- power fuels, including hydrogen.
2. Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Production and manufacturing of low carbon:
- building materials
- chemicals
- power fuels and biofuels derived from biomass
- agricultural inputs.
3. Renewable Manufacturing – Production and manufacturing of:
- renewable energy components (generation, storage and transmission)
- hydrogen electrolysers.
See the guidelines for full details of projects eligible for NZMI support.
Other NZMI important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for NZMI support
There are several Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative funding streams available. Answer this eligibility checker to help you choose the right funding for your project or product.
NZMI assessment criteria
1. Clean Technology Innovation
- See the merit criteria outlined in Section 5 of the corresponding stream funding guidelines.
2. Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Construction ready stream
- deliverability and technical feasibility of your project
- financial and commercial feasibility of your project (market viability)
- strategic significance of your project (CO2e reduction potential).
3. Low Carbon Product Manufacturing – Project development stream
- purpose and capability to deliver
- strategic significance of the project
- value for money and affordability of your project to government
4. Renewable Manufacturing – Construction ready stream
- deliverability and technical feasibility of your project
- financial and commercial feasibility of your project, market viability only
See the corresponding stream guidelines for the assessment criteria for detailed applications.
How do I get the NZMI?
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 as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the NZMI application
There are several Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative funding streams available. See the corresponding stream funding guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the NZMI
Make sure you use the eligibility checker to select the right funding stream for your business, project or product.
Once you know what funding stream is right for you, click on the relevant focus area tab on the source website to begin your application via the SmartyGrants portal.
Register your interest here with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this grant and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.
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