3 x $20,000 Westpac Accelerator Scholarships are available women and non binary founders who are successful in joining UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator programs

Are you a high-potential tech-enabled startup founder looking for both accelerated learning and funding, then the UNSW Founders 10X accelerator program may be for you.

The Enterprising Me Kickstarter Challenge aims to support women to pursue entrepreneurship as a career choice

Small independent hospitality business in Sydney or Melbourne, looking for money check out the Backing International Small Restaurants program

The National Reconstruction Fund has released its Investment Guidance and are now welcoming investment proposals.

The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative– Renewable Manufacturing Grant is designed to expand and increase NSW manufacturing capacity of components for renewable energy.

The QLD Ignite Spark Program supports QLD based SME enterprises to progress the development of an innovative product or service.

The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant is designed to expand and increase NSW manufacturing capacity of low carbon products and materials

The QLD Accelerating Female Founders program will assist Queensland female founders to take their innovative businesses to the next stage

If you think you can develop a solution improve access to drinking water for Australia’s remote communities then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you.

The QLD Ignite Ideas Fund supports Queensland-based SME’s that have high-growth potential to undertake commercialisation projects

Enterprising ME is partnering with Startmate to offer 5 fully-paid scholarships for women in Startmate’s pre-accelerator program, Launch Club

If you think you can develop a solution to improve the energy efficiency of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector (including reducing the carbon it emits), then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you

The NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative Clean Technology Innovation Grant is designed to accelerate the R&D and commercialisation of emerging clean technologies

If you think you can develop a solution to reduce the carbon footprint of Australia’s wine packaging then the BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility Grant may be for you

The BRII – Renewables and Low Emissions Round grants targets renewables and low emission practices

The 2024 Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant is now open for applications to claim a share in over $40,000 of travel grant “prizes”

The Energy Efficiency Grants for SME’s will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency

If you are a ACT based business looking for funding to assist in your proof of concept, then the ACT Innovation Connect Grant may be for you

The Coles Nurture Fund was set up to help small to medium sized businesses in Australia’s food and grocery sector to innovate and grow

The 2024 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (7-14 July 2024)

The NSW Metering Plan implementation grants program aims to fund metering or monitoring plans that enable energy productivity improvements.

The NSW Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program aims to encourage female participation and retention in the construction industry

The QLD Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant Program aims to help the QLD manufacturing sector reduce energy costs and operational emissions

The NSW Bin Trim Equipment Rebates Program is aimed at supporting businesses to transition to a circular economy with grants up to $50,000

Learn more about the 2024 City of Sydney Grants for Business which support initiatives and projects that strengthen the city of Sydney.

The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

The City of Sydney Business sector support grant program connects businesses to opportunities, grows skills and knowledge

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants program available for affected small businesses following Tropical Cyclone Jasper

Taronga Zoo’s Hatch Accelerator program aims to support not-for-profit or social enterprise founders or start-ups to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.

The Made in Victoria – Energy Technologies Manufacturing Program will support Vic manufacturers in net zero and low emissions markets

This blog compares the MVP Ventures Program vs Industry Growth Program so you can make a decision as to which one is best for you.

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2 is open to SMEs that are on a growth trajectory and require support to expand their manufacturing operations

Qld Backing Business in the Bush Fund is a matched funding program targeted at SME’s to undertake projects in regional Qld

Read this to learn How the R&D Tax incentive can put money into a Small or Medium Businesses bank account

Are you getting ready for lodging NSW MVP Ventures Program EOI (Expression of Interest) when the program re-opens?

The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program aims to support Aus SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence

The LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge is looking for 20 visionary and impact-driven female entrepreneurs to share in $200,000 of funding over the next 2 years.

Do you want to know a neat little trick to accessing to grants when you are not eligible for the grant itself?

If you live in an apartment building and want an EV charging station installed, the Drive Electric NSW EV Ready Buildings Grant may be for you

If you think you can develop a solution to make it easier for business to find, navigate, and utilise modern awards, then the Workplace Relations Usability Challenge Feasibility Grant may be for you

Great news, the NSW MVP Ventures Program has been updated and new rounds of funding announced. read on to learn more

Did you know that both Google and AWS offer cloud credits that can help offset up to $350,000 USD in costs of your cloud platform.

KX Pilates is offering a $20,000 KX Entrepreneur Travel Grant for aspiring business savvy Australian entrepreneurs

There is bad news and hopefully some good news about the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) announced this week

The Qld Business Energy Saving and Transformation Rebates scheme provides rebates to eligible Qld SMEs to install energy-efficient equipment

The eBay Circular Fashion Fund supports innovative start-ups & businesses that are helping advance fashion’s circular economy

If you are Start-up in Sydney looking for Cash, there are 3 events this week you may be interested in.

Indigenous businesses can access get invoice funding through the Indigenous Business Australia IBA Invoice Funding program.

The City of Melbourne Small Business Grants Program supports new businesses to get started within the City of Melbourne and existing businesses to expand and grow.

The QLD Ignite Spark Program Round 1 supports QLD based SME enterprises to progress the development of an innovative product or service.

The Ignite Ideas Fund supports Qld based SMEs to commercialise highly innovative and new products or services that are at MVP stage or beyond.

The Hugh Victor McKay Fund may co invest between $100,000-$200,000 in early stage Victorian AgTech startups

The Victorian Business Growth Fund supports long term growth opportunities for successful small and medium enterprises

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions,

The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is offering more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers

The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program aims to support Aus SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence

The QLD Go Global Export Program provides Qld’s export-ready SMEs with funding to finalise an export deal in a new market

Learn more about the 2022 City of Sydney Grants for Business which support initiatives and projects that strengthen the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of the city of Sydney.

The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

The Victorian Venture Growth Fund aims to offer eligible high-growth startups access to venture credit of between $50,000 and $5 million

The Victorian Equity Investment Attraction Fund prioritises direct equity investments in high-growth companies of strategic interest to Victoria

The first Challenge under the Breakthrough Victoria Fund’s Breakthrough Victoria Challenge is to reduce solar waste in landfill.

The QLD Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program aims to support the growth of Queensland’s regional manufacturing industry

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Indigenous businesses can access get business loans between $10,000 and $5m under the IBA Business Loans.

Small Business Export Loan, is a unsecured loan solution for businesses that need to borrow $20,000 to $350,000 to support their export transactions.

The Western Sydney University has launched a Women and Multicultural Entrepreneurial Skills Training program

The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority program aims to support Australian SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence.

Low Income, indigenous, you may be able to access business coaching and financial support via the Many Rivers Small Business Support program.

For all those business owners out there looking for funding and assistance, don’t forget the opportunity that Channel 10’s Shark Tank provides.

The 2023 – 2024 Export Market Development Grant (2023 – 2024 EMDG) provides funding for exporters with revenue below $20 million.

The QLD Backing Female Founders Program provides a suite of initiatives to grow and scale QLD innovation businesses founded by women.

The Ignite Ideas Fund supports Qld based small to medium businesses to commercialise highly innovative and new products or services that are at minimum viable product stage or beyond.

The Energy Efficiency Grants for SME’s Round 1 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their energy use.

If you are a Canberra based start-up business looking for funding, then the ACT Innovation Connect Grant may be for you

The QLD Accelerating Female Founders program Round 1 will assist Queensland female founders to take their innovative businesses to the next stage.

The QLD Female Founders Co-Investment fund is available to innovative female founded businesses undertaking a new pre-seed or seed capital raise

If you are a NSW business involved in Seafood, the Eat More Seafood grants program may be for you.

Learn more about the 2023 City of Sydney Grants for Business which support initiatives and projects that strengthen the city of Sydney.

The City of Sydney Business sector support grant program promotes local precincts, connects businesses to opportunities, grows skills and knowledge and helps advocate on key issues

The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

The NSW Metering and Monitoring Planning initiative aims to support NSW businesses to establish comprehensive metering and monitoring plans to enable energy productivity improvements

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is a federal government backed specialist investor in renewable energy and low-emission technologies

The Coles Nurture Fund was set up to help small to medium sized businesses in Australia’s food and grocery sector to innovate and grow

The NSW Regional Job Creation Fund supports existing regional businesses or those businesses interested in relocating to regional NSW

If your business is commercialising new and innovative biological science (bioscience) technologies, devices and systems, the NSW Biosciences Fund may be for you

The aim of the Powering the Regions Fund is to support regional Australia’s contribution to emissions reduction goals.

The 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (2 – 9 July 2023)

If your business is working on progressing quantum computing hardware and/or software towards commercialisation within NSW, then the Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund may be able to help fund this

The ACT Microcredit Loan Program aims to provide a limited number of low interest and fee-free loans to eligible low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.