South Australia’s space sector is set to reach new heights with the launch of round three of the SA Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund, opening on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Two projects will be awarded up to A$150,000 each, continuing the Fund’s mission to support a thriving, enduring and sustainable space ecosystem in South Australia.
This round is focused on real-world applications of space-derived data to solve pressing challenges here on Earth. Funding will support innovative projects that demonstrate clear commercial potential in areas such as:
- Terrestrial resources – for example, enhancing operations in the mining industry
- Agriculture – for example, improving crop yield and productivity
- Emergency services – for example, bushfire detection and monitoring
- Health – for example, improving rural health outcomes or developing pharmaceuticals in space
To be eligible, projects must be led by a South Australian-based SME or start-up, and may include collaborative partnerships with other organizations.
South Australian Space Industry Centre Chief Executive Matt Opie said the Fund is a key part of South Australia’s strategy to grow its space capabilities and drive innovation across multiple industries.
An information session will be held on September 23 coinciding with the opening of the application portal. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend to learn more about the grant application and selection process. Applications for round three will close on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ACDT. For more information, to register for the info session, and to apply, visit the SASIC website.
The South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund is run by the South Australian Space Industry Centre in collaboration with the Defence Innovation Partnership.
This round is about harnessing the power of space data to deliver tangible benefits for people, industries and communities here on Earth,” said Mr. Opie. “We’re looking for bold, commercially focused ideas that can help cement South Australia’s position as a leader in space-enabled innovation.”