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Fast-track your R&D commercialisation journey

What’s next for your renewable energy research and development - and how far could it go with grant funding and facilitated connections with the right global partner?

The India–Australia Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC 2.0) connects Australian researchers, startups and SMEs with leading Indian manufacturers to commercialise and scale cutting-edge renewable energy solutions and technologies.

This program brings together Australia’s world-class technologies, research and development with India’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector to accelerate the path from idea to market.

Why get involved in TCC 2.0?

  • collaborate directly with India’s leading renewable energy manufacturers
  • apply your tech and research expertise to real industry challenges
  • unlock faster pathways to commercialisation and global markets
  • build partnerships that support long-term growth and impact
  • access grant funding to support your collaboration.

Successful Australian participants will receive up to $55,000 in grant funding to support collaborative R&D to progress project activities, including travel, salaries, and development costs.

Take the next step

Take your research and development to the next level through funded bilateral collaboration with aligned Indian manufacturers.

Need more information?

Book an info session for your research teams with Program Facilitator Dave Fleming. 

How to get involved

If you're interested, please review the Technology Commercialisation Challenge 2.0 Grant Opportunity Guidelines on the program webpage. Eligible EOIs must be submitted online by Sunday 19 July.

Express interest

We invite you to share this opportunity with relevant Research Organisations in your network. If you require further information or assistance, please email TCC@csiro.au.

CSIRO in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) (DFAT) is delivering Round 2 of the Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC 2.0) under the India–Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) and New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India.