This page contains information for ICT and cybersecurity service providers interested in registering for the Northern Territory (NT) Cyber Invest Business Program.
Business requirements
To become an approved service provider for the Cyber Invest Business Grant, your business must:
- be a Territory enterprise
- be a legal entity (a natural person or an incorporated entity)
- hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- hold a current public liability Insurance and/or professional indemnity insurance policy
- be able to demonstrate relevant industry certifications and qualifications in ICT and/or cybersecurity and prior business expertise in one or more of the relevant categories under the program for a minimum of 12 months
- hold and maintain during the course of the program all relevant business, occupation and related permits, licences, ICT/cyber industry certifications and insurance coverage required to undertake work in connection with the program (such as public liability insurance or professional indemnity insurance).
Service providers:
- must register to be a supplier under the Cyber Invest Business Program
- are encouraged to be a member of the Australian Government's Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Partnership Program to receive cybersecurity advice and cybersecurity alerts
- are encouraged to be registered with the Industry Capability Network NT (ICN NT).
Eligible services include professional services to:
- implement cybersecurity controls uplift and associated business policy and process uplift, including implementation of software as a service (SaaS), and cyber assurance
- implement transition to managed service provider services or cloud services
- develop or review business continuity plans to incorporate cybersecurity incidents
- develop a cybersecurity incident plan
- undertake a cybersecurity incident exercise and evaluation.
For more information, read the Cyber Invest Business Program - Service Provider Terms and Conditions DOCX (1.0 MB).
Eligible service areas
You can apply to be a service provider for the following areas:
- implementation of cybersecurity controls uplift, including implementation of SaaS and/or business policy and process
- implementation or transition to managed service provider or cloud services
- incorporate cybersecurity incident management
- development of a cybersecurity incident plan
- cybersecurity exercise management
- cyber assurance.
For detailed information, refer to the program guidelines.
Grant applicants participating in the program can only receive funding for eligible services provided by an approved NT ICT or cybersecurity service provider.
Service providers must submit a Cyber Invest Business Program service provider application on GrantsNT and be assessed and approved as a supplier.
Once approved, contact information will be listed on the Business Territory service provider directory.
Service providers can apply to be an approved service provider in one or more of the following service areas:
- ICT/cybersecurity technical services - cybersecurity controls
- managed ICT/cybersecurity service provider
- cybersecurity advisory services.
Before you apply
Before you apply you should read the:
- Cyber Invest Business Program – Service Provider Terms and Conditions DOCX (1.0 MB)
- Cyber Invest Business Program Guidelines – Applicant Terms and Conditions DOCX (676.5 KB)
- Cyber Invest Plan template DOCX (69.5 KB).
These outline what is supported and any restrictions.
Read the Information for service providers - fact sheet PDF (303.4 KB).
How to register
Step 1. Prepare your application
For your application, you must include the following documents:
- business capability statement
- two written professional references* from small business clients specific to service area/s
- business description and supporting information
- list of employees/subcontractors and their qualifications/certifications and period of experience.
For detailed information read the service providers terms and conditions.
* All references must be provided on the original letterhead of the organisation providing. This helps us verify the information and speeds up your assessment. Include referee's contact details so we can reach them.
Step 2. Submit your application
Submit application with supporting documents on GrantsNT.
Your application will not be assessed unless you provide all supporting documents. You may also be asked for additional information.
If you don't have a GrantsNT account, you must create one - even if you are a sole trader.
For help with your application, you can contact the department.
After you apply
Your application will be assessed, and you'll be notified of the outcome.
If approved, you'll receive a:
- letter with details of your approved services
- link to add your details to the online service directory on the Business Territory website.
Approved providers can request to add additional services by contacting the department.
How you will be paid
Funding will be provided directly to the grant recipients as a reimbursement - not to the service provider.
On completion of the work, the service provider must provide the grant recipient with a final tax invoice for inclusion in the acquittal process and evidence of completion of works.
The final invoice must clearly match the quotation provided to the applicant and show amounts received and any outstanding.
The grant applicant is responsible for payment to the service provider.