How FACET Collaborates
FACET takes a collaborative approach to finding solutions for the energy transition through its joint activities in research, innovation and startups, and education and skills as well as thought leadership. FACET fosters high-impact partnerships with universities, industry, research and technology organisations, government and startups.
FACET Grants 2026: Expressions of Interest open!
Do you have a project to accelerate French-Australian or even the broader Indo-Pacific collaboration in energy transition? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for a chance to be part of our 2026 funding round.
Deadline to apply: 27 February 2026.
Areas for collaboration
Research
French-Australian Indo-Pacific collaborative research, Industry focused, commercial or applied research entities involvement
Innovation & startups
Start up investment facilitation, creation and incubation; industry challenges
Education & skills
Skills and training needs assessments, co-curriculum development and micro-credential development
FACET Grants overview
FACET is committed to supporting innovative projects and programs that accelerate the energy transition, encouraging collaborations involving academia, industry, government and startups that benefit France, Australia and the Indo-Pacific region, through a Grant program that aligns with FACET’s mission and objectives.
FACET’s structured grant process is designed to facilitate collaboration and ensure thorough evaluation, funding projects and programs in 2024 and 2025 and launching new 2026 grants.
Our process ensures that projects align with our mission and meet our funding standards.
Collaboration objectives for impact
Advance innovation and industry collaboration: Foster real-world advancements by bridging academia and industry with new technologies and methodologies.
Contributes to the French-Australian relationship: aligns with the climate pillar of the bilateral roadmap signed on December 2023.
Deliver societal and economic benefits: Generate measurable benefits for communities, industries, and economies through tangible applications.
Develop global thought leadership: Cultivate leadership and policy-relevant findings in energy and sustainability.
Innovation & startups
Innovation Space
Come work in our space located in Swinburne's campus in Hawthorn. It's free to join for French green tech startup and Australian green tech wanting to expand in France.
We've got a space pf a 140 m2, with meetings rooms, high speed wifi and a passionate team for your everyday fun!
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Education & skills
Whether you're thinking about a skills and training needs assessments, co-curriculum or micro-credential development, running workshops or doing surveys, we'd love to hear more about your ideas! FACET needs input from stakeholders across sectors, is keen to involve representatives from education and training institutions and capture vital industry insights.
Get in touch today and book a meeting with the FACET team!
