2025 Innovate with nbn

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 outcomes in their communities.

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 outcomes in their communities.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, this is a chance to be recognised and be rewarded! With prize money available across multiple categories, it’s time to showcase your impact.
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.

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 12 October 2025.

If you or someone you know is helping to shape the future of regional Australia through innovation and connectivity, we encourage you to apply, or share with someone who should!

For more information and to apply, visit nbnco.com.au/innovatewithnbn

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