R&D Tax Incentive
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Investment thesis
The R&D Tax Incentive is a government program administered by the Australian Government to support businesses undertaking eligible research and development. It offers a tax offset to companies conducting core and supporting R&D activities, aiming to encourage innovation across a broad range of industries and business sizes. The program includes processes for self-assessing eligibility, requesting advance and overseas findings, applying through a customer portal, and engaging research service providers. It is administered with an emphasis on integrity and compliance, and applicants can access guidance, newsletters, and information sessions. The program continues under current rules until legislative changes take effect from 1 July 2028.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 17 portfolio companiesHardware ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Healthtech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Cleantech ×2Medical Devices ×2Quantum Computing ×2
HQs:Australia×7Germany×1
Investments · 17 tracked
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Alcolizer Technology and ToxLogic provide integrated drug and alcohol testing solutions, combining Australian-manufactured testing instruments, laboratory confirmation services, training, and policy support for safety-critical organizations, government, and regulated industries.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechSaaS
Archer develops quantum computing, sensing, and diagnostic devices intended to address complex problems in artificial intelligence and healthcare.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesQuantum Computing
Chironix develops robotics solutions and software that let robots work alongside people, targeting hazardous and repetitive tasks in industries such as mining, oil and gas, utilities, and defence.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Daniel Milford(Founder)in
Laronix develops a portable voicing device for individuals experiencing voice loss across multiple diagnoses, enabling communication in various contexts without surgical intervention.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi(Co-Founder & CEO)Dr. Mousa Ahmadi(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)
Latrobe Magnesium is a magnesium producer and processor.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsHazelwood North, AU
Government website providing information, grants, funding, and support programs for businesses in Australia, including guides on business registration, structures, and risk management.
GovTech
Co-investors30X30 Scaleup Program
Quantum Brilliance develops integrated quantum microchips based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers for sensing and computing applications.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsStuttgart, DE
Marcus Doherty(Chief Technology Officer)inMark Luo(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaCP VenturesInterValley VenturesInvestible Climate Tech FundMain Sequence VenturesRampersand+5 more
RayGen is an Australian clean energy company that develops long-duration energy storage systems combining solar power generation with electro-thermal storage to provide renewable energy on demand.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareVictoria, AU
Dr John Lasich(Executive Director, Founder & Chief Research Officer)
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesEquinor VenturesBreakthrough Victoria
Biotechnology company enhancing vaccine performance with its HD-MAP high-density microarray skin-delivery platform, targeting infectious disease and oncology.
Co-investorsOneVenturesTorrey Pines Investment
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Arafura Rare EarthsBAE Systems AustraliaBOSS Fire and SafetyChobaniHeuchLithium Battery SystemsPing Services
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Archer Materials · kalkine.com.au · Aug 19, 2026
BluGlass · kalkine.com.au · Aug 19, 2026
Latrobe Magnesium · kalkine.com.au · Aug 14, 2026
Laronix · smartcompany.com.au · Jul 27, 2026
Quantum Brilliance · thequantuminsider.com · Jun 26, 2026
Vaxxas · amtil.com.au · Sep 1, 2025
RayGen · asian-power.com · Apr 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has R&D Tax Incentive made?
- R&D Tax Incentive has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does R&D Tax Incentive invest at?
- R&D Tax Incentive invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does R&D Tax Incentive focus on?
- R&D Tax Incentive focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does R&D Tax Incentive co-invest with?
- R&D Tax Incentive most often shares deals with Breakthrough Victoria, CP Ventures, OneVentures, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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