Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026

The Conference Sponsorship Program aims to encourage groups to meet in NSW to exchange ideas, knowledge and expertise, making a significant contribution for NSW.

The Program supports research conferences taking place in NSW in 2026 in areas of relevance to the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap.  

​The intended objectives of the Program are to:  

• ​disseminate knowledge leading to advancements in science and technology, benefiting NSW’s overall intellectual capital
• ​foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and expertise sharing among participants, leading to significant contributions and outcomes
• ​collaborate and drive change through innovation.  

To be eligible for the Program applicants must be from an NSW public sector research institution or from the NSW community sector.

This includes:

1. Non-profit organisations incorporated under the Federal Corporations Act 2001 as applied in NSW OR a national non-profit organisation planning a conference in NSW
2. Community groups
3. Universities
4. Government associations
5. A Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) may apply in partnership with the above entities.

The research area of the conference must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Mathematical, information and computing sciences
2. Physical, chemical and earth sciences
3. Engineering, environmental sciences and renewable energy
4. Biological and biotechnological sciences.

Sponsorship grants will be available for scientific conferences to be held between January and December 2026.