Queensland Earth Observation Hub Funding Programs

The Queensland Earth Observation Hub is committed to unlocking EO’s potential for Queensland. Our funding programs focus on creating Queensland based opportunities through industry led research partnerships. We invite you to create the partnerships that will realise these opportunities, and to submit applications for the funding program. There are three programs available to apply for:

  • Partnering Program
    The Partnering Program is designed to support industry-led projects with a commercial or potential commercial application that demonstrates technology or creates a new product or service or expands a current service offering.
    • Total cash budget up to $300,000
    • Cash co-funding ratio 2:1 (hub : industry)
  • Mobility Scheme
    The Mobility Scheme facilitates secondments/placements between Queensland universities and businesses to tackle specific industry challenges, facilitate knowledge transfer, and help develop and upskill stafF.
    • Up to 1 FTE salary costs for 6 months duration
  • Calibration and Validation Projects
    Calibration and Validation Projects aim at creating research to industry partnerships and empowering the space-related industry ecosystem of Queensland, creating State-based opportunities for industry-led R&D.
    • Total cash project budget up to $150,000
    • Cash co-funding ratio 2:1 (hub : industry)

The call for funding applications is now open, with submissions closing 5pm Friday, 19 April 2024.

Calibration & Validation Projects

Mobility Scheme

Partnering Program