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Compare key R&D tax incentive regimes worldwide. See how global innovation funding, benefit levels, and eligibility differ across major jurisdictions.

R&D Tax Transparency insights driving innovation in Australia’s agribusiness and food sector.

With the 30 April 2026 registration deadline approaching, companies that performed R&D activities in the year ended 30 June 2025 should be reviewing eligibility, documentation and governance now to preserve their entitlement under the RDTI.

The Australian Government has released exposure draft legislation proposing to exclude certain tobacco, vaping and gambling-related activities from the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI). The intent is to ensure public funding does not support innovation that promotes harmful consumption behaviours, while maintaining eligibility for genuine harm-minimisation initiatives.

Built on world-class research and clinical trials, Australia’s biotech industry is increasingly shifting towards commercialisation, global expansion, and long-term growth.

The 2025 financial year marked a dynamic chapter for Australia’s Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI), with notable shifts in policy, compliance, and industry engagement. As innovation continues to drive economic growth, staying informed on the evolving R&D landscape has never been more critical for Australian businesses.

ADIs are navigating regulatory reform, digital transformation, and rising fraud risks by strengthening governance, modernising infrastructure, and aligning strategy with compliance to drive resilience and long-term value.

Last chance to register your 30 June 2024 R&D activities

The biotech industry faces significant challenges, including regulatory pressures, supply chain disruptions, rising costs and shifting investment landscapes.

On 12 February 2025, the Australian Government released its Strategic Examination of Research & Development (R&D) discussion paper. Public consultations on the discussion paper are officially open, with written submissions due by 11 April 2025.

If government grants are part of your 2025 strategy, take note of the available quarter one funding opportunities. With increasing inflationary pressures, government grants can be an essential alternative funding source for businesses with critical investment projects.

The EMDG program fourth reformed round opens in November 2024, helping Australian small and medium-sized enterprises expand internationally.