The PSF is a $5 million fund that aims to deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits to NSW by providing financial support for the development of new and innovative devices and systems within NSW, across the branches of the physical sciences and engineering, including physics, chemistry, astronomy and the earth sciences.

The PSF will provide funding support through a competitive process to individuals, companies, research institutes and universities to take local innovations to market.

Important dates:

4 March 2022 Preliminary applications open
2 May 2022 Preliminary applications close
July 2022 Shortlisted applicants present to the Expert Panel
August/
September 2022
Full applications requested
October 2022 Shortlisted applicants present to the Expert Panel
December 2022 2022 Physical Sciences Fund Announcement Event

For more information about the PSF and to check your eligibility, go to the website of the Chief Scientist and Engineer here.