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Applications for the 2025 Innovate with nbn Grants Program are now open. Delivered in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute, the program is celebrating its sixth year of supporting regional businesses that are using the nbn® network to drive innovation, improve productivity, and deliver meaningful social and economic outcomes in their communities.

With prize money available across multiple categories, it’s time to showcase the impact of innovative regional businesses. Aligned to the nbn® purpose to elevate Australia by connecting people and powering progress, this year’s program features seven categories, including a new Sport & Recreation category and a combined Arts & Tourism category.

Each category winner will receive $15,000, with an additional $20,000 awarded to the overall winner.

Categories include:

• Agriculture

• Arts & Tourism

• Education

• Health

• Indigenous Business

• Sport & Recreation (new)

• Women in Regional Business

Eligibility Criteria:

• 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.

Key Dates:

• Applications close: 12 October 2025 at 12:00am

• Successful grant recipients announced: 11 November 2025