New Industries Fund: Digital Futures Innovation Hub - Guidelines

Guidance
Guidelines for expressions of interest for the Digital Futures Innovation Hub
First published: 9 September 2026
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Expression of interest guidelines

The below Guidelines document provides detailed information on the application process for organisations seeking to operate a Digital Futures Innovation Hub. They outline eligibility requirements, funding arrangements, assessment criteria, proposal expectations, partnership and co-investment opportunities, governance obligations, and reporting requirements. 

Applicants should review the guidelines carefully to understand the scope of the opportunity, submission requirements, and the outcomes the Department is seeking to achieve through the innovation hub program.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The below FAQs cover key information about the Expression of Interest (EOI) process, including submission requirements and deadlines, eligibility to apply for one or both innovation hubs, hub location requirements, assessment processes and criteria, opportunities for partnering and co-investment, funding arrangements, contractual expectations, and ways organisations can participate in the innovation ecosystem beyond operating a hub. 

They also outline how EOIs will be assessed, whether additional information may be requested, and how applicants can engage with the Department throughout the process.

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