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How are applications assessed?

The Industry Partnership Program has a three-stage assessment process:

  1. Stage one – registration of interest: you submit a registration of interest form which is assessed according to eligibility and assessment criteria. The Department talks to you at this stage about the most appropriate package of assistance. Basic probity and financial checks are also undertaken
  2. Stage two – detailed application: if your registration of interest is considered suitable for progression at stage one, you will be requested to provide a detailed application to inform the development of an investment case. The investment case and associated recommendations will be considered by an inter-departmental panel and recommendations made to the approving delegate.
  3. Stage three – negotiation and execution of assistance agreement: if approved, a letter of offer will be issued including high-level conditions of the assistance agreement and a term sheet will be negotiated. Once a term sheet has been agreed, an assistance agreement will be prepared and executed.

For more information about the assessment process and criteria, please refer to sections 6 and 7 of the program guidelines for more information.

Last updated: 14 Apr 2022