IEP2: $2 million fund to support transport innovation

After the success of the 2023 Impact Extension Program, iMOVE is pleased to announce a second round of the program (IEP2), this time with a $2 million funding pool available to support promising transport innovations.

The IEP program contributes to iMOVE’s overarching mission to advance the development and adoption of technologies that improve Australia’s transport systems, through high-impact R&D collaborations.

The initial 2023 round of IEP helped progress new technologies in the areas of e-micromobility and public transport accessibility. We now seek to support additional initiatives that could improve transport for Australia.

We welcome applications from any organisation with an Australian ABN that has a compelling transport-related initiative. This includes established businesses and start-ups, research centres and universities and any other entities active in this space.

About IEP2

IEP2 is a funding initiative that seeks to accelerate the evolution of ideas, products and services that will make a significant contribution to the Australian transport and mobility sector.

We expect that IEP2 and its outcomes will contribute to the legacy of the iMOVE CRC after it finishes its operations in 2027.

Key features of the program

PLEASE NOTE, IEP2 IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE TO OUR REGULAR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS. IEP2 IS A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN WHICH THE WINNING PROJECTS ARE 100% FUNDED BY iMOVE.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO REACH OUT TO OUR PROGRAMS TEAM FOR OUR REGULAR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS.

Dates

• Program launch: 10 April 2025
• Submissions close: 26 May 2025

Submissions must be emailed to the IEP mailbox before 5pm (AEST), 26 May 2025.

• Results announced: July 2025

The winning projects must be completed by September 2026.

Distribution of the $2 million grants pool

Funds will be awarded to a small portfolio of impactful projects. Organisations must apply for funding within the range $100,000 (minimum) to $500,000 (maximum) excluding GST.

Application criteria

Applications will be assessed using the information provided in the submitted application form.

Key criteria:

• Capability and capacity to undertake and successfully deliver the project;
• Resources committed to the project by the applicant and any partners;
• A clear, credible and appropriately detailed project plan, including governance structure and risk assessment.
• Expected impact and benefit to the Australian transport and mobility sector;
• The likelihood of the project outcomes to create impact and benefit; and
• Value of proposed outputs relative to the grant funding being requested.

Submissions must include a credible and realistic plan for the implementation of the project outputs and the realisation of impact on the transport sector.

Process

• All applicants will receive a response by August 2025.
• iMOVE’s decision to accept or reject a proposal is final.
• iMOVE reserves the right to negotiate the funding requested in the application and may propose to partially fund the initiative.
• iMOVE reserves the right to allocate either more or less grant funding depending on the quality of the proposals received.

For a full list of rules, terms, and conditions, download the IEP2 Terms and Conditions document.

How to apply

For more information, and to assist you in your applications, we have a Guidelines document to help with your submissions.

Once you’re familiar with the guidelines and terms and conditions, download the IEP2 Application Form, complete it and email to iMOVE before the 5pm (AEST), 26 May deadline.

If you have any questions about the competition, grants, or your submission, please submit them via the IEP mailbox.

About iMOVE

iMOVE is the national transport and mobility collaborative R&D centre, funded by the Commonwealth Government CRC Program since 2017. To date we’ve partnered with over 60 organisations to help solve business and community transport challenges, develop and improve products and services, and create an evidence base for policy making in transport and mobility.

Visit our About iMOVE page for information about who we are, what we do, and how we work, and our List of projects page for the work we’ve done so far.

All the documents and email contact details relevant to your IEP2 submissions

Documents

• IEP2 Guidelines
• IEP2 Terms & Conditions
• IEP2 Application Form
• Project Details – Sections 7 and 8 Budget Template

Email contacts

• • Questions about IEP2
  • Submit IEP2 application form