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Innovate with nbn Grants program

Who can apply?

We’re looking for digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who are:

  • making the most of the nbn® network to help enable regional Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society
  • challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia
  • lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies
  • championing digital adoption for regional and remote communities  

Eligibility criteria

Your application will only be eligible if you:

  • are connected to the nbn network
  • are located in regional Australia
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • have an Australian bank account (corresponding to the ABN)  
  • apply for one category

Categories include: Agriculture, Arts & Tourism, Education, Health, Indigenous Business, Sport & Recreation (new), Women in Regional Business.

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 12 October 2025.

If you or someone you know is helping to shape the future of regional Australia through innovation and connectivity, we encourage you to apply or share with someone who should

What you could win

We’ll award $15,000 to one standout business or organisation in each category.

Plus, one exceptional entry will take home the Innovate with nbn® Champion Award and an additional $20,000.

Just remember: you can only apply for one category and need an ABN to be eligible.

7 × $15,000 grants

We’ll award $15,000 to the deserving winners of each of these categories:

  • Agriculture
  • Arts & Tourism
  • Education
  • Health
  • Indigenous Business
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Women in Regional Business

1 x $20,000 grant

We’ll also award $20,000 to the 2025 Innovate with nbn® Champion.

Key dates

Applications close on 12 October 2025.

Successful grant recipients will be announced on 11 November 2025.