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What is the Market Development Fund?

Tyre Stewardship Australia's Market Development Fund provides financial support for projects that use tyre-derived materials (TDM) from Australian end-of-life tyres.

The Fund is open to businesses, researchers, and organisations working across:

  • Infrastructure & Development
  • Research & Innovation

Whether you're scaling a new product, building infrastructure, testing applications, or addressing supply chain barriers - we're here to see how we can support your project.

What We Fund

Infrastructure & Development Stream

We support commercially viable projects that:

  • Integrate TDM into manufacturing or construction
  • Expand production capacity or end-market use
  • Trial innovative products using TDM
  • Align with ESG and circular economy goals

Research Stream

We fund research projects that:

  • Test and validate new uses of TDM
  • Address technical, regulatory, or specification challenges
  • Build knowledge to support market confidence and uptake

Projects must support the use of materials processed by Australian recyclers and deliver value to the local economy.

Who Can Apply?

We encourage applications from:

  • Manufacturers and product developers
  • Civil construction and engineering firms
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs
  • Government bodies or councils leading public trials

Funding Criteria

To be eligible, your project should:

  1. Use tyre-derived materials from Australian end-of-life tyres
  2. Have a clear end-use or commercial application
  3. Demonstrate the potential to scale or enable market growth

All projects must align with TSA's Product Stewardship Guidelines, and meet evaluation criteria outlined in the Fund Guidelines of your chosen stream.

📝 How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility
Review the Fund Guidelines and confirm alignment with TSA’s strategic goals.

2. Submit your application
Complete the application form below for your stream.

3. TSA Review
Your application will be reviewed and assessed by TSA and the Research & Advisory Committee (RAC).

4. Full Application (if invited)
If your project progresses, you’ll be invited to submit a detailed proposal.

📅 Applications for the next RAC round close 9 May 2025

Want to See What’s Possible?

Over $10 million has been invested in 70+ projects across Australia - ranging from roads and acoustic panels to advanced material research and manufacturing scale-ups.

“Tyre Stewardship Australia supported Porous Lane through grants and partnerships, and without them, we wouldn't be in the position that we are today."
— Porous Lane, Past Fund recipient

View other previous TSA Fund recipients and case studies here.

Why Apply?

  • Access funding to reduce commercial risk
  • Be part of Australia’s circular tyre economy
  • Tap into TSA’s network of recyclers and market developers
  • Showcase leadership in sustainability and innovation

✅ Key Dates

  • Next EOI deadline: 9 May 2025
  • RAC assessment: June 2025

Questions?

We’re happy to discuss your project idea before you apply.

📧 Contact us: funding@tyrestewardship.org.au

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Demonstration and Infrastructure Projects:

Research and Development Projects:

Please note, TSA will consider other models, partnerships, project areas and proposals, as long as they can demonstrably contribute to reaching TSAs desired outcomes and objectives (see the TSA Guidelines for more information). Therefore, if you have a potential project proposal or idea, please feel free contact TSA to discuss.
All TSA funded activities require the use of Australian TDM for the duration of the project.
All TSA funded infrastructure and demonstration projects require Australian generated TDM to be utilised for the lifetime of the project and associated infrastructure.
For more information, including eligibility criteria, desired project models, funding levels and assessment criteria please see the Fund guidelines of the relevant application stream.
The application, including attachments, must be submitted via email, with the relevant stream title in the subject line, to: funding@tyrestewardship.org.au