Partners & Funding

Grant support would convert the concept into a working, independently tested product demonstrator.

Why grant funding is required

Technical risk remains

Structural performance, battery safety, autonomous operation and coastal durability require engineering and testing. A visual model is insufficient.

Independent verification

Grant support would fund specialist testing that an early-stage company cannot replace with internal claims.

Market evidence

A working demonstrator will support customer trials, procurement discussions and letters of interest.

A visual model is insufficient

Customers and manufacturers need evidence from a functioning full-scale prototype.

Australian manufacturing

The project will develop local profiles, tooling, assembly methods and quality-control procedures.

Public benefit

The project tests a repairable use for recycled polymer and distributed renewable energy in public infrastructure.

Proposed Grant Project

Prototype development project

Indicative project term: 18 months  |  Preliminary total project: ~A$500,000  |  Indicative grant request: ~A$250,000  |  Target prototype maturity: TRL 6

Proposed Work Program

  • Engineering design and first-product specification
  • Prototype fabrication using Australian manufacturing partners
  • Electrical, battery, structural and coastal-environment testing
  • Design for manufacture and a monitored demonstration

Planned Outputs

  • Working full-scale prototype
  • Verified performance and safety evidence
  • Australian manufacturing package
  • Pilot-ready product configuration

Figures are preliminary and subject to program guidance, eligibility, co-funding, quotations and scope confirmation.

Supporting detail for grant assessment and prototype planning

View Supporting Detail Appendices

Funding objectives

SOLBAT Technologies is seeking grant support to complete the engineering, fabrication and independent verification needed for a working prototype.

  • Confirm eligibility and the most suitable grant pathway
  • Develop quotations, technical partnerships and a detailed project budget
  • Complete the prototype before market trials and customer procurement

Contact details from SOLBAT source documents. Portfolio contains concept-stage material and illustrative visualisations. Funding scope and amounts remain preliminary