FACET Grant Mechanism Overview
At FACET we are committed to supporting innovative research projects through a structured grant mechanism designed to facilitate collaboration and ensure thorough evaluation. Our process consists of five key steps to ensure that each project aligns with our mission and meets the necessary standards for funding.
FACET Grants 2025: Expression of Interest Now Open!

Do you have a project to accelerate French-Australian collaboration in energy transition? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) now for a chance to be part of our next round of funding! Deadline : April 1rst, 2025
How do we help with your grant?
The process begins with an initial interview between the applicant and the FACET team to discuss the project in detail. Following this, we provide a template for the research team to complete, outlining their project goals, methodologies, and expected outcomes. Once the application is submitted, it undergoes a pre-approval review by our Expert Panel, which evaluates the project’s feasibility and alignment with our strategic objectives.
What next?
Approved projects then proceed to the Steering Committee for final funding approval, which takes place three times a year. Upon approval, recipients receive funding along with detailed guidelines to ensure successful project implementation.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your project further, please reach out to us.
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Bio...
The EDF x FACET x Swinburne Startup Programme
The EDF x FACET x Swinburne Startup Programme aims to create synergies between French and Australian companies by facilitating the adoption of startup solutions that address key challenges in the energy transition.
Objectives for Impact
Advance innovation and industry collaboration: Foster real-world advancements by bridging academia and industry with new technologies and methodologies.
Contributes to the French-Australian relationship in line with the climate pillar of the bilateral roadmap signed on December 2023
Two Research Funding Streams
Collaborative Research Priority Project (CRPP)
Objective:
Support applied research for universities already engaged with industry partners in target region.
Budget:
Up to AU$400,000 per project with 50% co-investment from academic, industrial or institutional partner (of which at least half is cash) minimum required if exceeding AU$ 100,000.
Eligible Expenses:
Includes experiments, matching PhD and post-doctoral schemes, tools promoting French-Australian collaboration, and travel expenses. Levies will be considered but cannot exceed 30% of the budget.
Duration:
1–3 years.
French-Australian Impact Study (FAIS)
Objective:
Fund studies to initiate a French-Australian consortium aiming for commercial-scale projects. Eligible for impact studies, FEED, or pre-FEED initiatives.
Budget:
Upon discussion.
Requirements:
Must include French and Australian companies as well as at least one French or Australian academic partner, targeting a specific project or advancing a clear, actionable question.
Duration:
6 months to 2 years.
FACET reserves the right to directly invite potential partners to submit proposals, which will be evaluated by the same criteria applied to all applications.
Expression of Interest
Eligibility criteria
Projects must include at least one French and one Australian partner, from industry or academy.
2025 preferred topics
- Hydrogen
Education
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Australia