Funding Your Ideas. Positioning Global Talent.
GACC combines project funding facilitation with specialist guidance for high-achieving professionals exploring Australias National Innovation Visa.
Turn Practical Ideas Into Structured, Fundable Projects
We guide individuals, researchers, organisations and project teams in developing funding applications and project proposals for suitable local and international funding opportunities.
International Funding
UN • World Bank • ADB • UNESCO • Other relevant international agencies
Local Funding
Government programmes • Institutions • Foundations • Other relevant sources
Australia National Innovation Visa
A permanent, invitation-only Australian visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement.
Achievement Areas
Holding a relevant job title does not by itself qualify an applicant. Official NIV criteria and invitation requirements apply.
Understand the NIV Pathway
Explore the key requirements and pathway details before assessing your profile.
National Innovation Visa (subclass 858), Australia. It is a permanent, invitation-only visa.
The official achievement areas include profession, sport, arts, and academia and research.
Applicants need an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement and must remain prominent in their field.
A nominator with a national reputation in the applicant’s area is required. Form 1000 is submitted with the visa application.
Applicants submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and must receive an invitation before applying for the visa.
After receiving an invitation, the visa application must be lodged within 60 days.
Applicants aged 18 or over must demonstrate functional English. Applicants aged 55 or over must meet the exceptional-benefit requirement.
Official Australian Government Sources
Learn More About the NIV
Applicants should always check the latest requirements and updates through the official Australian Government website.
Start Your Assessment
Ready to Explore Your Global Opportunity?
Discuss your project with GACC or assess whether your profile may align with the National Innovation Visa pathway.
Important Disclaimer: NIV is invitation-only and eligibility is assessed by the Australian Government. GACC provides profile assessment, documentation and application guidance; no invitation, visa grant or outcome is guaranteed. Applicants should check the latest requirements on the official Australian Government website.
Last Reviewed: October 2026
Practical Support From Idea to Application
Project Funding
Build a Stronger Funding Application
Idea Development
Refine practical project ideas around clear needs and impact.
Funding Opportunity Identification
Identify funding opportunities aligned with the project.
Application Design
Structure clear and competitive funding applications.
Project Proposal Development
Develop objectives, activities, methodology, outcomes, implementation and budget framework.
Concept Notes & Grant Documents
Prepare concept notes, summaries, forms and supporting documents.
Application Guidance
Guide requirements, documentation and submission.
National Innovation Visa
Position Your Profile for the NIV Pathway
Profile Assessment
Review achievements against the published NIV criteria.
Achievement Positioning
Organise publications, citations, grants, awards, patents, leadership, research impact and other evidence.
Nominator Guidance
Explain the official nominator requirement and supporting evidence.
EOI Preparation
Support the preparation and presentation of the Expression of Interest.
Application Documentation
Guide supporting documents after invitation.
Process Guidance
Explain the pathway from EOI to invitation and visa application.
A Clear Path From Assessment to Action
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Submit / Guide
Project Funding
Who We Support
National Innovation Visa