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Last updated: 16 September 2021
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URL copied!The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has been established to support the government’s priority of achieving a $40 billion economy by 2030 through the growth of sustainable and competitive industries. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
New Community Benefit Fund round now open
Local community groups and not-for-profit organisations will have the opportunity to start the new year with momentum with applications now open for the Community Benefit Fund Major Grant round.
Territory’s biosecurity experts protecting northern Australia’s citrus
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s Plant Biosecurity team has signed on to a 5 year agreement to deliver citrus surveillance across northern Australia.
Register now for AGES 2022
Resource company executives, geologists and businesses with an interest in mineral and energy exploration and development in the Territory, can now register to attend the 22nd Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) hosted by the Northern Territory Geological Survey.
Border entry to the NT
The Northern Territory has opened its borders to welcome fully vaccinated interstate and international visitors.
COVID-19 support for Territory businesses and workers
A fifth round of the immediate one-off payments is now available for businesses located in the Tennant Creek Lockdown area effective from 17 December 2021.
Digital Partnerships Program
Territory enterprises can now access round 2 of the Territory Government’s Digital Partnerships Program.
A new and improved 'big battery' for the Darwin-Katherine electricity grid
A major step has been made towards the Northern Territory Government’s 50% renewable energy target with a tender awarded for the 35MVA (megavolt amps) Darwin-Katherine Battery Energy Storage System (DK BESS) - a ‘big battery’ for the Darwin-Katherine grid which will deliver cost savings of around $9.8 million per year. The DK BESS is expected to pay for itself in approximately five years.
2022 Study NT International Student Wellbeing Grants awarded
The Northern Territory (NT) Government continues to support the wellbeing of international students living in the Territory, with round 1 of the 2022 Study NT International Student Wellbeing grants awarded.
Innovation Passport
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is launching an innovation and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) focussed school holiday initiative for Alice Springs - the Innovation Passport.
Territory takes next steps in innovation strategy
The Northern Territory Government is asking for Territorians to have your say on the Territory business innovation strategy 2.0.