The Minns Labor Government is investing $26.2 million to spearhead the next wave of emissions reduction technologies, supporting cutting-edge solutions which deliver both environmental and economic benefits to the state.
The Clean Technology Innovation grants support 13 projects across NSW to advance their technologies from research to commercial businesses, these include:
- Underwater robotic hull cleaners that reduce ship emissions and fuel consumption, eliminate harmful coatings and prevent the spread of invasive species.
- A drag-reducing adhesive film for aircraft, inspired by the skin of fast swimming sharks, that reduces emissions.
- Testing a cleaner method to extract lithium for batteries, to make the process more efficient and cost effective.
- Turning farm waste into green hydrogen and ammonia using a new on-farm technology.
- Setting up the world's first commercial manufacturing facility for Printed Solar, which was rolled out in stadiums during Coldplay's world tour.
The Minns Labor Government is delivering this significant funding injection as part of the $275 million Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative to fuel new investment, new jobs and new opportunities for NSW businesses, industries, communities and workers.
The grants focus on developing and implementing technologies that don't currently exist in the marketplace but have the capability to reduce emissions and assist with the state's net zero targets.
Each project will progress through stages including design, prototyping, construction, testing and real-world scenarios to ensure commercial viability. Funding ranges from $400,000 to $5 million per project.
In addition to the NSW Government's funding, the projects have also successfully attracted $46.9 million in private investment, demonstrating strong industry confidence in their potential.
The successful projects must be completed by 2028, delivering tangible outcomes in the state's transition to a low-carbon economy.
