Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
Government fundSeed–Series A
Investment thesis
The Business Research and Innovation Initiative is an Australian government program designed to help small businesses and startups develop innovative solutions to specific public-sector challenges. Eligible companies can apply for a competitive feasibility grant of up to $100,000, and those demonstrating feasibility may receive a further grant of up to $1 million to build a proof of concept. Past rounds have targeted challenges in areas such as cyber security, renewables and low emissions, and workplace relations usability. The initiative provides non-dilutive grant funding rather than equity investment, aiming to bring commercial innovation to government problems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA solution developed with BRII funding that enables government to collect, analyse and report data.
Proved, with BRII support, how its Waterflow product could improve transparency and reliability of water market information.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) invest at?
- Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)'s typical check size?
- Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
- What sectors does Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) focus on?
- Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) focuses on Cleantech, Cybersecurity, Energy, GovTech.
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