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Six small business grants to apply for right now
Here are six grants that we believe you can apply for right now to support your business growth.
Digital grants amongst recommendations to help SMEs against overseas, online competitors
A parliamentary committee chaired by ex-Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has made six recommendations to the Federal Government to help small businesses compete against overseas, internet-based firms marketing to Australian consumers. In its report into the impact of global, internet-based competition on local businesses, the Innovation, Industry, Science and Resources Committee recommended the creation of a […]
Vic Govt to spend $2.9m on startup education
The Victorian Government will invest $2.9 million in educating thousands of Victorian startups though the state’s startup agency, LaunchVic. Sixteen service providers have been selected to run the education programs, with up to 2,000 places available to Victorian startup founders and their staff. The programs will vary in length and format, and include short courses, intensive […]
NSW Government offering $250k innovation grants to businesses under Israel partnership
NSW businesses can now apply for matched grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program. The program which is jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel was established to support innovation and strengthen ties between NSW and Israel. According to Minister for Trade & Industry, Niall Blair, interested businesses must apply before […]
LaunchVic-backed accelerator aims to help migrants, refugees overcome startup hurdles
Entrepreneurial migrants and refugees are being encouraged to apply for a free accelerator program that has been designed to generate long-term economic value for Victoria by increasing diversity and inclusion in the local startup ecosystem. The First Gens Program is being run by YGAP – an international not-for-profit that backs early-stage social impact ventures – […]
Government provides 12 businesses $5.4 million to bring new products and services to market
Twelve Australian businesses have been selected by the Federal Government to receive a combined $5.4 million worth of grants to help them commercialise their innovations. The Accelerating Commercialisation Grants, which provided under the Federal Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme, are available to businesses that have novel intellectual property with high growth potential. The aim to is to […]
Government announces grants to help SMEs engage with international experts on projects
The Federal Government is now seeking applications for grants of up to $7000 to help Australian researchers and SMEs work with overseas experts to develop and commercialise their projects. According to Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Michaelia Cash, the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Priming Grants empower organisations to collaborate in the global arena, link with […]
The Federal Government opens new round of grants to address a shortage of women in STEM
The second round of the Federal Government’s $8 million Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) grants program is now underway, with organisations encouraged to apply for funding to support activities that eliminate barriers to girls and women pursuing STEM education, careers and businesses. Funding between $5000 and $250,000 is available to businesses, not-for-profits, education provider […]
LaunchVic issues $1.4m in grants to assist migrants and refugees to launch startups
Five organisations have secured a total of $1.4 million in grants from LaunchVic to deliver programs that will help first generation migrants and refugees launch startups in Victoria, including regional and remote area of the state. According to LaunchVic CEO Dr Kate Cornick, the aim of LaunchVic’s latest funding round is to increase diversity […]
CurrencyVue’s CEO on the government grant that is helping his FinTech start-up to market
Sydney FinTech start-up CurrencyVue has received financial support from the state government’s job creation agency to develop and test an affordable, easy-to-use foreign exchange (FX) platform for SMEs. The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) grant from Jobs for NSW helped CurrencyVue – a graduate of the BlueChilli accelerator program – cover 15% of its development costs, according […]
“Previously, the government wouldn’t have engaged SMEs in this way”: Jobs for NSW CEO
Jobs for NSW seeks to help early-stage companies ‘left out in the cold’ by traditional lenders, including those crossing ‘the valley of death’, but there’s one thing it won’t do, according to CEO Karen Borg, and that’s give handouts to businesses that don’t have compelling job growth plans. Borg spoke to Dynamic Business about how […]
Australia’s first renewable energy start-up accelerator launching in Sydney: apply now
Sydney will host Australia’s first start-up accelerator program focused on developing clean energy technology companies. Founded by Piers Grove and Nick Lake, EnergyLab is a not-for-profit business incubator that will operate out of the Blackfriars School House, UTS in Chippendale. It was the recipient of a $120,000 grant from Jobs for NSW, which the state government […]
Queensland’s Small Business Digital Grants Program: round 1 ends this this Friday (9 Dec)
Small businesses across Queensland have until Friday, 9 December, to apply for a government grant to put towards the purchase of digital technologies and services that will help them to be more competitive and employ more staff. Matched funding of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) is available under the Small Business Digital Grants Program, which […]
New youth unemployment program will benefit SMEs hungry for ‘fresh talent’
The Victorian Government has contributed more than a million in funding towards a program that will help unemployed youth into jobs in the technology sector. According to Roger Antochi of Talent RISE, one of two organisations delivering the program, it will also benefit SMEs hungry for ‘fresh talent’ and innovative muscle. The $1.2 million Jobs […]
The Entourage’s founder calls on government to help facilitate education for entrepreneurs
Government initiatives, such as the Coalition’s Incubator Support initiative, are of huge benefit to Australia’s start-up ecosystem but there needs to be a greater focus on education for emerging business people, according to Jack Delosa, founder and CEO of the Entourage, a leading educator and community of entrepreneurs. Announced last week, the Turnbull Government’s Incubator […]
The key challenges facing every entrepreneur
With the $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Program giving small business up to $20,000 in loans, a cut in company tax for those earning below $5 million taxable income and other measures, there’s a lot to smile about.
$10k business grant open to female entrepreneurs
A social and ethical investment organisation has launched a grant for women entrepreneurs valued at over $10,000.
Grants available for textile, clothing and footwear industry
Small businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry may be eligible for Round 9 of the TCF Small Business Program.
New grants for textile, clothing and footwear sector
Small businesses operating in the textile, clothing and footwear sector have received a welcome boost of $2.5 million in grants funding. The Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane, this week announced the opening of Round 9 of the TCF Small Business Programme, which will provide grants of up to $50,000 to eligible businesses. The purpose is […]
Community orgs urged to apply for funding
The IMB Community Foundation has opened its 2014 round of funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. Submissions from interested groups have until late January to apply for a share of the $500,000 of grant money available.
Parramatta is calling all innovative entrepreneurs
The Parramatta City Council is today launching a new creative grants program with the aim of boosting creativity, and breathing new life into areas of Parramatta’s CBD. Lord Mayor Cr John Chedid said the Activate Parramatta grant program will bring innovation and creativity to the city, and grants of $10,000+ are on offer for those […]
Rally young dairy innovators for award
If you’ve got a great idea for an innovation that would benefit Australia’s primary industries, then this could be an award for you.
Universities a hotbed for entrepreneurship
When you think of a typical start-up, images of late nights in the garage or spare room quickly come to mind. However, students at Australian universities are doing their part to change all that.
Latest grants and scholarships on offer
A number of high profile organisations are now taking applications for grants and scholarships aimed at giving talented and innovative entrepreneurs a leg up.