The project received State and Commonwealth political support from John Johnson, Nick Greiner (then Premier of New South Wales), in addition to John Button, Simon Crean, Peter Baldwin, Bob Carr, Michael Easson, Ross Free and Brian Howe. The project secured funds under the Commonwealth's Building Better Cities Program, and a location from Eveleigh Council. Wollongong University also endorsed the Park's bid to the Premier for HPCC funding based on its assistance in regional incubator programs. The Park has also received funding and support from NSW government, Department of Education Employment Training and Youth Affairs, ETF, SSC, Roads and Traffic Authority, Telstra and AGL. In addition, the project received endorsement from the Japanese consulate.