The Market Development Fund – Demonstration & Infrastructure supports organisations to trial, demonstrate, and scale innovative uses of recycled tyre materials across infrastructure and manufacturing.
Providing funding between $50,000 and $300,000, the program focuses on projects that can show real-world application, commercial viability, and market demand, helping strengthen Australia’s circular economy and reduce tyre waste.
This opportunity is well suited to organisations ready to move beyond concept stage and into practical demonstration or deployment of recycled materials at scale.
Funding Available
- $50,000 – $300,000 per project
- National opportunity
Key Dates
- Closes: 5 May 2026
Who Can Apply
- Organisations delivering projects that:
- Use recycled tyre materials
- Demonstrate commercial viability
- Support adoption across infrastructure or manufacturing sectors
Applicants should be able to show clear pathways to scale and market uptake.
What the Grant Supports
Funded projects may include:
- Demonstration or pilot projects
- Infrastructure or manufacturing applications using recycled tyres
- Activities that increase demand for sustainable, recycled materials
Projects must focus on real-world outcomes rather than research-only or early-stage concepts.
Why it matters:
This fund helps turn waste into value, supporting practical innovations that reduce landfill, strengthen local supply chains, and accelerate Australia’s transition to a circular economy.
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