2027 INNOVATE Grants

Expressions of Interest

  • Open: 6 October 2026
  • Close: 20 November 2026.

The recipients of 2026 INNOVATE Grants were announced on 31 March. See the list of recipients.

About the initiative

The Research Translation and Innovation Initiative (RTII) provides funding to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based interventions and innovations into practice.

Metro South Health employees can apply for INNOVATE Grants of $200,000 to fund projects that will use research evidence to:

  • implement interventions or models of care
  • promote connected and integrated services
  • deliver better health outcomes for our community.

Funded by MSH Study, Education, and Research Trust Account (SERTA), up to 5 projects will be awarded a grant of $200,000 to implement a project over three years.

How to apply

Start planning your application by reading the 2027 INNOVATE Grants Funding Guidelines [PDF 452.14 KB].

Applications will be assessed in two stages:

Stage 1: Expression of interest (EOI)

  • Complete and submit the online EOI form on SmartyGrants
  • EOIs will be reviewed, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to progress to Stage 2

Stage 2: Full application

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application
  • Applications will be assessment based on the funding criteria.

Contact us

For more information about the INNOVATE Grants:

Last updated:   October 2026

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