iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre has opened the second round of its Impact Extension Program (IEP), which aims to bring cutting-edge mobility technology from concept to market.
IEP2 follows on from the success of the first round of funding, IEP1, in 2023, which attracted over 75 applications and funded a pair of standout innovations to the tune of $500,000 each.
The new round of grants will take a portfolio approach, and is aiming to invest $2 million into 5-10 smaller or mid-sized projects to allow more organisations to participate.
iMOVE CRC Managing Director Ian Christensen says new ideas must be seen in order to solve the challenges currently facing Australian transport.
“The transport challenges Australia faces today require bold thinking and practical support. Through the Impact Extension Program, we’re giving organisations the tools to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world solutions that improve how we move, live, and connect,” Christensen says.
“We know there’s no shortage of talent or ideas in this country. What’s often missing is the final piece of the puzzle – funding that gets innovations out of the lab and into people’s lives. That’s exactly what IEP2 is designed to deliver.”
Since its inception, iMove has facilitated over 260 industry-led projects worth over $86 million, including in areas like intelligent transport systems, freight and logistic and smart infrastructure.
The IEP1 grants were awarded to microFleet’s OneDock electric vehicle infrastructure, and SAGE Automation’s See Mee app.
IEP2 is open to any sector, from start-ups, corporates and universities to local councils and not-for-profits.
Projects must be completed by September 2026 to align with iMove CRC’s operational timeline.
Applications open on April 14, 2025 and close on May 26, 2025.
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