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Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF)

The Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF), administered by the Sustainable Industries Division of the EPA, assists Queensland based organisations to develop innovative technologies that reduce consumption of fossil fuels, water or greenhouse gas emissions.  QSEIF provides funding support to offset the technical risks associated with developing, adapting or proving new technologies or processes that achieve more sustainable production and use of energy and water.

At Birdsville Geothermal Power Station, a new heat exchanger increased energy output and enabled integration with the diesel power station. Photo: Enreco Pty Ltd
At Birdsville Geothermal Power Station,
a new heat exchanger increased energy
output and enabled integration with the
diesel power station. Photo: Enreco Pty Ltd.

The program focuses on the development and commercialisation of sustainable technologies, rather than pure research.  Since 1999, QSEIF has committed over $6 million in funding to over 60 innovative energy and water saving projects in Queensland.  Grants of up to $200,000 are available, through a competitive merit based process; there are two funding rounds per year.


About QSEIF

Find out more about the aims of QSEIF, what type of projects are eligible for funding.  Read more...

Common questions about how QSEIF projects are funded, eligibility of projects and project costs for QSEIF funding, collaboration between project partners, etc are answered here. Read more...

QSEIF application process

Applications for QSEIF funding are called twice / year.  Find out when the next funding round is and view the QSEIF guidelines for the current or most recent funding round. Read more...

Additional resources

Apart from QSEIF, there is a range of other resources available for individuals / organisations involved in researching, developing or commercialising new sustainable technologies.  Read more...

Previous rounds

View a description of previous QSEIF funding recipients.  Read more...

Confidentiality of QSEIF applications and projects

The EPA maintains confidentiality that is clearly identified as confidential by applicants and potential applicants. Read more...

Contact QSEIF

For more information on QSEIF, make contact with one of our QSEIF Project Officers. Read more...

Last updated: 16 July 2008



QSEIF Round 13.

The closing date for submission of draft applications in Round 13 was 4th July 2008, and new applications are no longer being considered in this round.

Applications are expected to be called for Round 14 in October 2008, with selected projects to commence in mid-2009.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact QSEIF project officers to discuss future project proposals.

Funding guidelines

Energy efficient drying vessel used to dry sugar cane in a pilot plant. Photo: Biodry Pty Ltd and Biocane Limited.
Energy efficient drying vessel used to dry sugar cane in a pilot plant. Photo: Biodry Pty Ltd and Biocane Limited.

Since 1999, QSEIF has committed over $6 million in funding to over 60 innovative energy and water saving projects in Queensland.

A solar trough that automatically rotates to track the suns position to maintain focus on the collector tube. Photo: Stanwell Corporation Ltd.
A solar trough that automatically rotates to track the suns position to maintain focus on the collector tube. Photo: Stanwell Corporation Ltd.

Grants of up to $200,000 are available, through a competitive merit based process; there are two funding rounds per year.