Government Innovation Funding Experts
Bringing ideas to life through innovation in Australia
Michael Johnson Associates (MJA) specialises in helping Australian companies obtain maximum value from government innovation programs including the R&D tax incentive, ESIC and innovation grant programs.
About Us
Let MJA unlock Government funding to grow your business
Since 1983, MJA has been at the forefront of assisting Australian companies in maximising government funding for innovation. With over 150 years of collective experience in the R&D tax program and other innovation grants, we possess unparalleled expertise in navigating these complex programs. As the only firm to have consulted on both the R&D and ESIC programs since their inception, we are uniquely positioned to unlock government funding opportunities that drive your business growth.
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R&D Tax Incentives
The R&D Tax Incentive is a key government program that encourages Australian businesses to invest in research and development. It provides a tax offset for eligible R&D expenditure, which can either reduce your tax liability or result in a cash refund. This funding can then be reinvested back into your business growth.
Our expert team guides businesses of all sizes through the R&D Tax Incentive process, streamlining operations, ensuring compliance and maximising your claim value. We work across all industries and in all states and territories of Australia.
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ESIC
ESIC offsets are tax incentives designed to encourage investment in Early Stage Innovation Companies offering tax offsets and capital gains relief for investors. MJA simplifies ESIC private rulings, ensuring compliance and guiding your business through the process with expert support.
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Grant Applications
The landscape of government innovation grants is constantly evolving. We excel at identifying relevant funding opportunities for your business, providing valuable insights, and offering expert assistance throughout the grant application process. Our focus is on ensuring your applications are compliant and maximize your chances of securing funding success.
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Keen to start? Speak to one of our innovation funding specialists today.
Our Team
Our High-Calibre R&D Tax Incentive Experts
Sarah Lander
Melanie Reen
Craig Stewart
Kris Gale
MJA Updates
Featured Articles
Will 2026 Bring a New and Better Era for the R&D Tax Incentive?
For Now, Stay Tuned..... Last week’s announcement that the independent Expert Panel’s Final Report for the Strategic Examination of Research & Development (SERD) will be delivered in the New Year was...
The SERD RDTI Issues Paper – A Matter of Reducing Complexity…Or Not
The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) has released its third issues paper RD&I incentives: Incentivising breakthrough innovation and ambitious R&D. It is calling for responses...
The SERD Panel has Issued a New Issues Paper for Feedback with Proposed Reforms to the RDTI
The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) has published a new issues paper (RD&I incentives: Incentivising breakthrough innovation and ambitious R&D) to collect feedback on ways to...
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