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The Help Fund innovation stream will provide grants and tailored support for eligible local climate innovations that aim to address risks, resilience and adaption.
Now in its second year, this innovation stream is delivered in collaboration with our partner Climate Salad - a network designed to accelerate the growth of climate tech companies.
Eight grants are available across two funding streams.
Successful recipients participate in an eight-month tailored support program with Climate Salad, including mentoring, expert guidance, peer learning & networking.
Four grants of $100,000 each for established climate resilience solutions ready to scale or deploy.2
Four grants of $25,000 each for founders with solutions ready to be implemented in Australian communities.2
Applications from young founders, First Nations innovators and founders from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged.2
BunjilView is a proud First Nations business supporting Australia’s most pressing environmental, conservation, and clean-energy transition challenges.
Guided by culture and innovation, BunjilView uses advanced environmental monitoring technology, combined with Traditional knowledge to expand the role of cultural land management practices in strengthening bushfire resilience.
Geoneon combines Earth observation, AI and expertise in natural hazards to deliver climate risk and vegetation intelligence. Its maps, analytics and interactive platform help councils, emergency services, land managers and infrastructure operators understand where communities and assets are exposed, prioritise mitigation and strengthen preparedness.
ALBON develops modular wastewater treatment systems for meat, dairy, poultry and other agri-food processors.
Their technology uses algae and bacteria to remove excess nutrients from wastewater and is designed to work with existing on-site infrastructure, helping protect local waterways and build resilience in a changing climate.
Totex Energy is an all-in-one smart home energy system that provides heating, cooling, hot water, battery storage and EV charging from a single device. By intelligently managing energy use and providing backup power, Totex helps households reduce energy costs, improve efficiency and strengthen their resilience to power outages and extreme weather events.
Karrkad Kanjdji Trust is an Indigenous philanthropic trust that supports First Nations organisations to safeguard vital ecosystems for future generations.
Their partners' conservation and land management efforts across Arnhem Land aim to improve wetland health, increase carbon storage and create new opportunities for Traditional Owners to lead long-term environmental restoration and climate action on Country.
Blue Green is on a mission to restore and regenerate urban foreshores through nature-based solutions co-created with experts and the community.
Their innovative coastal protection solutions combine climate adaptation with environmental restoration, helping reduce wave action to protect shorelines while supporting marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Divestream is developing low-cost coastal monitoring technology that provides real-time insights into environmental change.
Its modular network of sensor buoys enables continuous water quality monitoring across multiple nearshore sites, giving a far wider picture than a single fixed buoy can provide.
Muru Mittigar is a proud Dharug-led, not-for-profit social enterprise strengthening people, communities and Country.
Through their Caring for Country programs, they restore landscapes and habitats, build drought resilience and deliver cultural land management practices, including cultural burning.
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Climate Resilience is guided by the UAE Framework as outlined here and in the Eligibility criteria.2