Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has opened Round 2 of its Market Development Fund, continuing its support for projects that advance the real-world use of tyre-derived materials (TDM)
The TSA Market Development Fund is designed to help move innovative ideas beyond the concept stage by supporting projects that demonstrate, trial, or scale the use of TDM across sectors such as roads, rail construction, manufacturing and public infrastructure. It provides grants of up to $300,000 to eligible applicants across Australia.
TSA is inviting manufacturers, councils, researchers and industry partners to apply, particularly those developing practical applications that address clear market needs and have the potential to scale. The Market Development Fund focuses on two key streams: the Demonstration & Infrastructure stream, which supports projects that validate performance and enable the wider adoption of TDM in the real world, and Research & Development, which targets applied research and product development to overcome technical barriers, improve standards, and strengthen supply chains.
Projects must use Australian tyre-derived material, demonstrate a clear end-use or commercial pathway and align with the objectives of the TSA Scheme. The fund does not support core business costs, recycling infrastructure upgrades or purely theoretical research.
Round 2 applications opened on 3 April and will close on 5 May 2026. TSA also encourages expressions of interest outside the formal application windows, offering guidance to applicants still developing their proposals. To apply, click here.
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