# AI research partner briefing checklist

DataXLR8 · Practical project checklist · 2026-09-25

Original recommendations, not an official regulator template or a certification.

Use with the full guide: https://dataxlr8.ai/blog/ai-research-funding-nsw

- [ ] Write one unresolved technical question and the product decision it affects.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Explain existing approaches, attempted solutions and remaining uncertainty.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Identify permitted data, a baseline and an independent evaluation sample.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Specify error types, review effort and success/stop criteria.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Separate research work from the ordinary product delivery roadmap.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Check company structure, financial size, GST/ABN/ACN and relevant program conditions.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Agree cash contribution, payment timing, IP, ownership and reporting.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

- [ ] Ask about overlapping support and confirm approval/start conditions before work begins.
  - Owner:
  - Evidence:
  - Open question:

## Primary sources

- NSW Government: TechVouchers
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/techvouchers
- NSW Government: Boosting Business Innovation Program and TechVoucher Scheme rules
  https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/innovation/grants-and-programs/boosting-business-innovation-program
- CSIRO: Kick-Start eligibility and funding
  https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs/SME/CSIRO-Kick-Start/Eligibility-and-funding

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