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Where to find business grants
This session is around how and where to find business grants. From my series on how successful businesses scale and grow profitably

Tips when applying for business grants
This session is around some tips when applying for business grants. From my series on how successful businesses scale and grow profitably.

Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant 2025
The 2025 Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant is now open for applications to claim a share in over $40,000 of travel grant “prizes”

Positioning yourself for a successful fund raise
This video focuses on positioning yourself for a successful fund – part of my series on how successful businesses scale and grow profitably

Understanding the impact of preference shares – Value vs Valuation
Understanding the impact of preference shares – Value vs Valuation during cap raises on founder shareholdings

Why every small and medium business needs their own Chief Financial Officer (or cfo) and how you can afford this
Why every small and medium business needs their own Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and how you can afford this

Summer 2025 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise.

Coles Nuture Fund
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

2025 ACT Innovation Connect Grant
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

Raise Equity without full disclosure documents
This session is looks ways you can raise equity without having to provide full disclosure documents

2025 NAIDOC Local Grants
2025 NAIDOC Local GrantsThe 2025 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2025 (6-13 July 2025) What is NAIDOC Week? NAIDOC (which is the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week is held in...

Understanding Preference Shares and the possible sting in the tail for founders
Understanding Preference Shares and the possible sting in the tail for foundersPreference shares are a type of share or equity that gives holders preferential rights over ordinary shareholders. The preference could in relation to dividends and priority in...

Thoughts on Round 4 of the Export Market Development Grant
I thought I would share my views on where Round 4 of the Export Market Development Gran did not work with some possible changes

Enabling Technologies under the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).
I believe the term “enabling technologies” under the National Reconstruction fund and Industry Growth Fund has been misunderstood by many

Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program
The Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program is a program to equip women with the skills, network and confidence to raise capital

ACT Disability Inclusion Grants 2025
The ACT Disability Inclusion Grants up to $20,000 for increased opportunities for people with disability to participate in the community

NRL Magic Round Innovation Partnership 2025
Maybe you can help the NRL solve some of their pressing challenges and get $25,000 as part of the NRL Magic Round Innovation Partnership.

National Reconstruction Fund Makes its first Investment
2 years after it was first announced, the National Reconstruction Fund makes its first investment.

The CommBank Matildas on Loan Competition
Get your business featured in a national advertising campaign alongside the Matildas for free under the CommBank Matildas on Loan Competition

Export Market Development Grant EMDG Round 4 Applications now open
Applications are now open for the EMDG Round 4 (Export Market Development Grant) which provides funding for exporters with revenue below $20m

Natural Hazards Detection System Phase 1 Grant
Think you can improve early identification and warning systems for natural hazards such as floods & bushfires, then the NSW Natural Hazards Detection System Phase 1 Grant program may be for you.

BRII – Cyber Security Strategy Challenge Grant
Developing a solution to validate the authenticity of the information disseminated by the Aus Govt, then the BRII – Cyber Security Strategy Challenge Grant may be for you

EMDG Round 4 opens next week on 12 November 2024
EMDG Round 4 open (Export Market Development Grant) opens next week on 12 November

Tech Ready Women Female Founder Startup Program
The Tech Ready Women Female Founder Startup Program is a program to help NSW female founders to test and launch their idea in the market

eBay Circular Fashion Fund
The eBay Circular Fashion Fund 2023 supports innovative start-ups & businesses that are helping advance fashion’s circular economy

LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge
Cohort 2 of the LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge is looking for 9 visionary and impact-driven female entrepreneurs

2023 – 24 Venture Capital Dashboard
The 2023-24 Venture Capital Dashboard has been published by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

Hatch Accelerator Program 2025
The Hatch Accelerator program aims to support NFP or social enterprise to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity & the environment

EMDG Round 4 Info Webinars
If you want to learn what the new EMDG rules mean for you, Austrade are putting on a series of webinars this week to help you

BizGiver Round 2 2024
If you are small business with turnover of less than $2m and less than 20 employees then the BizGiver competition may be for you

Equity Hybrids
Today I want to talk about the equity hybrids, SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) and convertible notes.

Funding Stages Explained
To help reduce the confusion around what each funding stage is, here are the key funding stages explained.

Cloud Credits for Start-ups
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.

Made in Queensland Program Round 7
The Made in Queensland Program provides grants to support QLD SME manufacturers to increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation

QLD Business Basics Grants Program Round 6
The QLD Business Basics grants program provides $5,000 of support to QLD businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice

2024 ACT Innovation Connect Grant round 2
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

Austrade announces the new rules around the Export Market Development Grant Round 4 (EMDG Round 4)
The Export Market Development Grant Round 4 (EMDG Round 4) provides funding for exporters with revenue below $20 million

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Round 6
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions,

Victorian Aboriginal Business Support Program
The Victorian Aboriginal Business Support Program aims to provide business support that will improve the operations and financial sustainability of an Aboriginal business

Victorian Aboriginal Business Growth Program
The Victorian Aboriginal Business Growth Program aims to help businesses improve and grow by funding operational and development initiatives

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

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

Indigenous Business Australia IBA Start-up Finance Package
Under the IBA Start-up Finance Package, the IBA is offering up to 30% of a new business loan as a grant for Indigenous start-up businesses

Xero Beautiful Business Fund
Xero are offering under the Xero Beautiful Business Fund more than AUD$700,000 to eligible Xero small business customers

Winter 2024 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise.

Defence Industry Development Grants Program
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security.

Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream assists eligible SMEs to purchase plant & equipment

Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Security Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Security Stream aims to support national security through the provision of Defence capability

Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Skilling Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Skilling Stream aims to support upskilling/retraining of staff in defence capability needs

Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Export Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Export Stream aims to provide support for SMEs to overcome export barriers

NSW MVP Ventures Program Round 2
The NSW MVP Ventures Program Round 2 provides matched funding of between $25,000 and $50,000 to support businesses to drive the commercialisation of highly innovative and new products in NSW

Airwallex for Startups $10,000 Business Acceleration Grant
Airwallex for Startups is support system for startups and entrepreneurs and they are currently offering a $10,000 Business Acceleration Grant

How to Fund your Business Growth Free Workshop
Next week, on 12 June 2024, I am running a free face to face workshop on how to fund your business growth in the Sydney CBD

Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants Intake 11
The Australian Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement Grants aims grow the skills, capabilities and capacity of the Australian space industry

Crowdfunding
Welcome to my series on how to fund your business growth. This session is looks at how crowdfunding can help your business

QLD Business Basics Grants Program Round 5
The Business Basics grants program Round 5 provides $5,000 of support to QLD businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice

ESIC – Tax incentives for early stage investors
There is a special class of company, called Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC), that can pass certain tax incentives onto their investors

DHL eCommerce and Starshipit Small Business Awards
Want to try and win $10,000 of free shipping (plus more), don’t forget that the DHL eCommerce and Starshipit Small Business Awards close 2 June 2024

Zeller Regional Small Business Grant 2024
Are you a small business based in regional Australia? If yes, you can apply for the Zeller Regional Small Business Grant 2024 of $2,500

NSW TechVoucher Program R&D Funding for small business
If a NSW SME wants to speed up its R&D projects and work collaboratively with research institutions, then the TechVoucher program can help

ACT Energy Innovation Fund 2024
The ACT Energy Innovation Fund strives to make the ACT a a place of opportunity for clean energy research, innovation and investment

AO Startups 2024 by Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia in conjunction with the Australian Open runs the program AO Startups 2024 targeting problems in sport, health & entertainment

QLD Business Growth Fund Program round 6
The QLD Business Growth Fund Program provides funding for small and medium-sized high-growth businesses to buy specialised equipment

Industry Growth Program Grant Applications now open
The Industry Growth Program supports innovative small, medium and start-up businesses to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses

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

UNSW Founders 10X accelerator program
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.

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

The Backing International Small Restaurants Grant program is now open for applications
Small independent hospitality business in Sydney or Melbourne, looking for money check out the Backing International Small Restaurants program

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

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

QLD Ignite Spark Program Round 2
The QLD Ignite Spark Program supports QLD based SME enterprises to progress the development of an innovative product or service.

NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant
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

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

Powering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities grant
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.

QLD Ignite Ideas Fund – Round 12
The QLD Ignite Ideas Fund supports Queensland-based SME’s that have high-growth potential to undertake commercialisation projects

Enterprising ME and Startmate Launch Club 2024
Enterprising ME is partnering with Startmate to offer 5 fully-paid scholarships for women in Startmate’s pre-accelerator program, Launch Club

Increasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations grant
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

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

Alternative packaging for premium Australian wine grant
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

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

Flight Centre Corporate Travel Grant 2024
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 Round 2
The Energy Efficiency Grants for SME’s will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency

ACT Innovation Connect Grant 2024 Round 1
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

Coles Nuture Fund 2024
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

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

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

Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program Year 2
The NSW Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program aims to encourage female participation and retention in the construction industry

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

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

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

Summer 2024 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

2024 City of Sydney Business sector support grant
The City of Sydney Business sector support grant program connects businesses to opportunities, grows skills and knowledge

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants announced for businesses impacted by Cyclone Jasper in Far North Qld
Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants program available for affected small businesses following Tropical Cyclone Jasper

Hatch Accelerator Program 2024
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.

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

MVP Ventures Program vs Industry Growth Program
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.

Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program Round 2
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

Industry Growth Program Advisory Services now open for business
The Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program supports innovative small, medium and start-up businesses to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses

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

How the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax incentive) for Small and Medium Business can put money into your bank account
Read this to learn How the R&D Tax incentive can put money into a Small or Medium Businesses bank account

NSW MVP Ventures Program EOI Dec 2023
Are you getting ready for lodging MVP Ventures Program EOI Dec 2023 (Expression of Interest) when the program re-opens?

Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant Batch 6
The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program aims to support Aus SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence

LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge 2024
The LiftHER Female Founders Grant Challenge 2024 is looking for 20 visionary and impact-driven female entrepreneurs to share in $200,000 of funding over the next 2 years.

ESIC – Tax incentives for early stage investors old
There is a special class of company, called Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC), that can pass certain tax incentives onto their investors

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

Drive Electric NSW EV Ready Buildings Grant
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

Workplace Relations Usability Challenge Feasibility grant
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

NSW MVP Ventures Program Mark 2 Now Open
Great news, the NSW MVP Ventures Program has been updated and new rounds of funding announced. read on to learn more

CSIRO Kick-Start Program Update
CSIRO Kick-Start helps start-ups and small businesses, by providing funding support and access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities

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

EMDG Update Oct 2023
There is bad news and hopefully some good news about the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) announced this week

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

eBay Circular Fashion Fund 2023
The eBay Circular Fashion Fund 2023 supports innovative start-ups & businesses that are helping advance fashion’s circular economy

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

2023-24 NSW State Budget and Business
Like many business owners, I have been waiting for the 2023-24 NSW State Budget to see how business will treated by the new state government

City of Melbourne Small Business Grants 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.

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

QLD Ignite Ideas Fund – Round 11
The Ignite Ideas Fund supports Qld based SMEs to commercialise highly innovative and new products or services that are at MVP stage or beyond.

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

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

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Round 5
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions,

2023 Xero Beautiful Business Fund
The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is offering more than NZ$750,000 to eligible Xero small business customers

Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant applications Batch 5
The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grants program aims to support Aus SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence

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

2023 City of Sydney Grants for Business
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.

Winter 2023 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

What is in the 2023-24 Federal budget for Small and Medium Business Owners
Read to see the 2023-24 Federal budget announcements potentially impacting your small or medium business

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

Employment Assistance Fund
Worried about the cost of modifications or support services for disabled staff, the Employment Assistance Fund may be able to help

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

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

Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program QLD Round 3
The QLD Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program aims to support the growth of Queensland’s regional manufacturing industry

Tips for completing grant applications
Tips for completing grant applicationsHere are some of my tips for completing grant applications. I see people time and time again using expensive resources to complete grant applications. For example I recently heard of a business paying $25,000 for a grant...

Small Business Export Loan
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.

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

Australian Business Growth Fund
If you need between $5m and $15m to fund your growth, then the Australian Business Growth Fund may be for you.

Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant applications Batch 3
The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority program aims to support Australian SMEs to supply capabilities that are most critical to defence.

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

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

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

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

QLD Ignite Ideas Fund Round 10
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
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.

2023 ACT Innovation Connect Grant
If you are a Canberra based start-up business looking for funding, then the ACT Innovation Connect Grant may be for you

NSW Regional Skills Relocation Grant
If you are looking to find and attract skilled workers to Regional NSW, then the NSW Regional Skills Relocation Grant may be for your business

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

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

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

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

2023 City of Sydney Business sector support grant
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

Summer 2023 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas

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

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

Coles Nuture Fund 2023
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

Regional Job Creation Fund Round 3
The NSW Regional Job Creation Fund supports existing regional businesses or those businesses interested in relocating to regional NSW

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

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

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

NSW Quantum Computing Commercialisation Fund
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

ACT Microcredit Loan Program
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.

Hatch Accelerator Program 2023
Taronga Zoo’s Hatch Accelerator program aims to support not-for-profit or social enterprise founders or start-ups with their ventures to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.

Vic Solar for Business Program
Solar for Business Program, eligible Vic businesses can apply for a rebate of $3,500 to cover up 50% of the cost of a rooftop solar system

NSW Small Business Disaster Relief loans
NSW Small Business Disaster Relief loans – loans for NSW Small businesses who have been directly affected by a declared natural disaster

NSW Bin Trim Networks Program
The NSW Bin Trim Networks Program will fund targeted businesses to reduce and / or avoid commercial and industrial waste

Community and Small Business CCTV Fund
The Community and Small Business CCTV Fund provides up to $5,000 (excl. GST) towards the supply and installation of CCTV systems

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

NSW Future Industries Investment Program
The NSW Future Industries Investment Program will provide rebates for eligible expenses to businesses investing in NSW-based projects that boost the productivity of the NSW economy

NSW MVP Ventures Program Mark 1
The new NSW MVP Ventures Program provides matched funding of between $25,000 and $200,000 to support businesses to increase the commercialisation of innovative products and services in NSW

Clean Technology Research and Development Grant Round 2 Closing Soon
The NSW Clean Technology Research and Development Grant supports early-stage clean technology research and development projects within NSW

NSW SBIR Program 2022 Challenges
The 2022 challenges in the NSW SBIR program (Small Business Innovation and Research Program) now announced. Learn more here.

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

Disaster recovery small business grant – storms and floods August and September 2022 onwards
Business been impacted by severe weather / floods you may be eligible for the NSW Disaster recovery small business grant – storms and floods

QLD Business Basics Grants Program Round 4
The QLD Business Basics grants program Round 4 provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice

NSW Submetering Grants Closing Soon
The NSW Submetering Grant may help you work out where the business should focus on reducing its electricity usage.

Caravan parks grant program
Are you a privately owned Caravan Park, then the Federal Government Caravan Parks grant program may be for you.

NSW Regional Investment Activation Fund (RIAF) Stream 2
The NSW Regional Investment Activation Fund Stream 2 will co-invest with projects that deliver benefits for regional industry or location

Startup Year entrepreneur loan program
Recently the Federal Government announced planning for a “Startup Year entrepreneur loan program” to kickstart startups. Read my submission on this program here.

NSW Bushfire Technology Pilots Program Round 2
NSW Bushfire Technology Pilots Program Round 2 offers grants of up to $250,000 to NSW businesses to support the response to bushfire threats

Made in Queensland Program Round 5
The Made in Queensland Program provides grants to support QLD SME manufacturers to increase competitiveness, productivity and innovation

The National Reconstruction Fund Announced
National Reconstruction Fund is being set up to support, diversify and transform Australian industry in 7 priority areas

Circular Plastics Program – Round 1 EOI closing soon
If you are in the make cycle of plastic products in NSW, the Circular Plastics Program may be of interest to you

NSW Regional Investment Activation Fund (RIAF) Stream 1
The NSW Regional Investment Activation Fund Stream 1 will co-invest with eligible entities on catalytic projects that will deliver significant economic, social and/or environmental benefits for a priority regional industry or location

NSW Going Global Export Program – SaaS to the USA
If you have a unique and innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) product with a compelling proposition for the US market, then the NSW Going Global Export Program – SaaS to the USA program may be for you

NSW Going Global Export Program – E-commerce (Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics) to Vietnam
If you export or are planning to export nutraceuticals, vitamins, dietary supplements, skin and hair products, and cosmetics to Vietnam, then the NSW Going Global Export Program – E-commerce (Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics) to Vietnam program may be for you.

Tech Central Scale Up Accommodation Rebate
The Tech Central Scaleup Accommodation Rebate Program will help technology businesses in the scaleup phase of growth to establish in Tech Central by providing a 40% rebate on eligible rental costs and 30% rebate on eligible fit out costs.

NSW Going Global Export Program – Beverage and Food to Japan
If you an Beverage and Food business thinking of expanding to Japan the NSW Going Global Export Program – Beverage and Food to Japan program may be for you

CSIRO Kick-Start Program
CSIRO Kick-Start helps start-ups and small businesses, by providing funding support and access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities

Northern Rivers Commercial Property Return to Business Support Grant
The Northern Rivers Commercial Property Return to Business Support Grant provides support to property owners impacted by storms and floods in Feb/March 2022

Proposed Financial Assistance for NSW Taxi Licence Owners
Read on to learn more about the proposed Financial Assistance for NSW Taxi Licence Owners as part of the Point to Point transport reforms

NSW Going Global Export Program – Edtech to the UK
If you an Edtech business thinking of expanding to the UK the NSW Going Global Export Program – Edtech to the UK program may be for you

Export Finance Australia
If you struggling to get finance from your bank to help you expand your export business, then Export Finance Australia may be able to help

City of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund
The City of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund program supports a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-

Winter 2022 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants
The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas to address local and global issues

Victorian Ready for Growth Program
The Victorian Government is supporting 1,000 businesses with high-growth potential to access new markets and create jobs through the Ready for Growth program

Victorian grants and programs finder
The Victorian Govt has launched its own Victorian grants and programs finder to support Victorian businesses.

Applications for the 2022 ACT Innovation Connect Grant are closing soon
Applications for the 2022 ACT Innovation Connect Grant are closing soonIf you are a Canberra based start-up business looking for funding to assist in your proof of concept, then the ACT Innovation Connect Grant may be for you. But you need to be quick as applications...

Update to the Skills Training and Technology Investment Boosts announced under the previous Liberal Government
Update to the Skills, Training and Technology Investment Boost announced under the previous Liberal Government, now backed by Labor

Vic Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program
Under the Vic Small Business Specialist Advice Pathways Program, eligible small businesses can receive a $2,000 grant to cover the costs of engaging a qualified service provider that can help with financial and legal advice

Kangaroo Valley road closure small business grant
Kangaroo Valley business impacted by recent road closures? You may be eligible for the Kangaroo Valley road closure small business grant

NSW Alfresco Restart Rebate Update
If want to create, improve or expand your outdoor dining area, you may be eligible for rebate of $5000 under the NSW Alfresco Restart Rebate

QLD Business Boost Grants Program Round 2
The QLD Business Boost grants program Round 2 is now open for applications

2022 – 2023 Export Market Development Grant (2022 – 2023 EMDG)
Applications are closing soon for the 2022 – 2023 Export Market Development Grant (2022 – 2023 EMDG)

New Grants released in the 2022 – 2023 NSW Budget
The 2022 – 2023 NSW Budget announced this week has opened up some new grant opportunities for NSW based business owners.

Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy ending soon
Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy ending soon Note to be eligible for the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements scheme, you need to hire your apprentice or trainee by 30 June 2022. Don’t forget that the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage...

Small business fees and charges rebate closing soon
Small business fees and charges rebate closing soon

QLD Business Growth Fund Program Round 4
The QLD Business Growth Fund Program provides funding for small and medium-sized high-growth businesses to buy specialised equipment

Small Business in NSW have your say
Small Business in NSW you now have a chance to tell the NSW Government what you need from them

Northern Rivers medium size business flood grant
The Northern Rivers medium size business flood grant will provide up to $200,000 to medium sized businesses impacted by floods in Feb and March 2022

Boosting Female Founders Grant Round 3
The Boosting Female Founders Grant provides targeted support to female founders of start-up businesses, Round 3 opening 6 May 2022

NSW Northern Rivers Regional Flood Roadshow for Business Support 9 – 11 May 2022
NSW Northern Rivers Regional Flood Roadshow for Business Support 9 - 11 May 2022For those businesses impacted by the Northern Region Floods in February and March 2022, the NSW government is putting on a number of sessions as part of a Northern Rivers Regional Flood...

QLD Business Basics Grants Program Round 3
QLD Business Basics Grants Program Round 3 provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice

Small Business Northern Flood Grant
If you were impacted by floods in Feb/March 2022 in the NSW Northern Rivers, you may be eligible for the small business northern flood grant.

SafeWork small business rebate
The SafeWork small business rebate of up to $1000 helps NSW small business owners purchase safety items that improve work health and safety

Screen Australia Funding
Learn more about Screen Australia Funding to support the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content

NSW Clean Technology Commercialisation Grants
If your business has a turnover of less than $20 million learn more about the NSW Clean Technology Commercialisation Grants.

Australia’s Economic Accelerator Grants
Even though the Australia’s Economic Accelerator Grants are only directly available for universities, your business may be able to benefit.

Vivid Sydney Local Business Program
If you join the Vivid Sydney Local Business Program you can get access to free Vivid Sydney decals and posters, and cross promotions

Natural Disaster Loan Small Business
If your business has been impacted by the current severe weather and flooding, you may be eligible for the NSW Natural Disaster Loan Small Business

Storm and flood disaster recovery small business grant
NSW Storm and flood disaster recovery small business grant Applications are now open for the February and March 2022 storm and flood disaster recovery small business grantIf your business has been impacted by the severe weather and flooding in February and March 2022,...

Stay NSW Voucher Scheme
Stay NSW Voucher SchemeIf you are an accommodation provider in NSW are you aware of the Stay NSW Voucher scheme? Under this scheme, eligible NSW residents are able to use the following vouchers from the NSW Govt to cover all or part of the cost of accommodation at...

NSW grants and funding finder
The NSW Govt has launched its own grants and funding finder.

NSW Small Business Support Program
Learn more about the Small Business Support Program for the month of February 2022 recently announced by the NSW Government

Will there be a Micro Business Support Program?
Will there be a Micro Business Support Program?Dominic Perrottet, Matt Kean, Paul Toole, Elini Petinos You recently you announced a Small Business Support Program for businesses with annual turnover between $75,000 and $50m. I have been contacted by business...

Coles Nuture Fund 2022
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

NSW Small Business Month Collaboration Partner 2022
The NSW Gov’t is looking for a Small Business Month Collaboration Partner to host event(s) to help NSW small businesses get back on their feet

NSW Small Business Rebate Scheme
Update 30 January 2022 – the Small Business Rebate has been increased to $3,000 and now includes cost of Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits

NSW Event Saver
NSW Event Saver is effectively a no cost pandemic insurance scheme available for selected events in NSW from up to and including 31 Dec 22

NSW Dine & Discover Extended
NSW Dine & Discover Extended to a further 2 $25 dine and discover vouchers. 1 for eating out, and another for recreation and entertainment.

NSW Bushfire Technology Pilots Program Round 1
NSW Bushfire Technology Pilots Program Round 1 will offer grants of up to $100,000 to NSW businesses to support the response to bushfire threats.

NSW Commercial Rent Support
If your NSW business is struggling to pay rent between 13 July 2021 and 13 March 2022, you may be able to get some commercial rent support

2022 SME Recovery Loan Scheme
The SME Recovery Loan Scheme has been extended to 30 June 2022 allowing SMEs impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to get loans of up to $5m

TAFE NSW Women in Business Training Program
The TAFE NSW Women in Business Training Program is a fully subsidised online business training program for women who are looking to establish a micro business, a small business, or who are already operating a business

Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions
The Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions program provides up to $500k to support AI in regional areas of Aust

NSW Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund
If you are a smaller landlord whose rent is down due to Covid, you may be eligible for relief under the NSW Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund

EMDG Update Jan 2022
The latest EMDG Update (Export Market Development Grant )shows that applicants are likely to receive substantially less than they asked for

Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants
Energy Efficient Communities Program – Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Grants Energy saving grants for food and beverage manufacturing businesses.

NSW Alfresco Restart Rebate
Don’t forget if you are a SME food and beverage business, you may be eligible for a $5,000 rebate under the NSW Gov’t Alfresco Restart Rebate

NSW SME summer stock guarantee
The NSW Summer Stock Guarantee gives small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in retail and hospitality the confidence to purchase stock and plan for trading during the busy summer holiday period

2021 SME Recovery Loan Scheme Update
2021 SME Recovery Loan Scheme UpdateUpdate 9 November 2021 When this program was first launched it was hard for business to get funds. But the banks attitude around these loans have markedly changed recently as this program is due to expire by 31 December 2021. ...

NSW Covid-19 Business Hardship Review Panel
If you missed out on the NSW Covid Grants, you may have a second chance under the Covid-19 Business Hardship Review Panel

Dont forget that applications for the NSW JobSaver Payment and the NSW Micro Business Grant close at midnight 18 October 2021
Dont forget that applications for the NSW JobSaver Payment and the NSW Micro Business Grant close at midnight 18 October 2021

Potential Financial Support for NSW Businesses
If your NSW business is currently receiving financial support see what your financial support could look like between now and Christmas.

NSW Accommodation Support Grant
Learn more about the NSW Accommodation Support Grant for accommodation premises that have lost room nights between 25 June and 11 July inclusive

Update to JobSaver and Micro Business Grant for NSW Businesses 30 September 2021
The NSW and Federal Government on 30 September announced significant changes to the NSW JobSaver and the Micro Business Grant Programs

Updated Victorian Business Support Package dated 30 September 2021
The Victorian and Federal Government announced updated Victorian Business Support Package 30 September 2021. Read on to learn more.

Covid-19 Disaster Payment Update 29 September
Covid-19 Disaster Payment Update 29 September Josh Frydenberg has updated the rules around the Covid-19 Disaster Payment that may impact you or your staff on 29 September. These new rules effectively start to remove the Covid-19 Disaster Payment once each state...

Jobsaver Micro Business Grant Re-Qualification Update
Read on to learn the updated rules and process business need to comply with in respect of the Jobsaver Micro Business Grant Re-Qualification

NSW taxi reforms
NSW taxi reforms Do you own a NSW taxi licence? Right now, the NSW government is in the process of introducing reforms to the NSW Taxi industry. As part of these reforms, there will now be an annual licence to operate a taxi. And as a result, taxi licences will not...

Jobsaver Micro Business Grant Re-Qualification
Jobsaver Micro Business Grant Re-QualificationBuried in a press release the other day, the NSW Government announced a Jobsaver Micro Business Grant Re-Qualification. Meaning businesses who are on JobSaver or the Micro Business Grant need to reconfirm their...

Updated Victorian Business Support Package 4 September 2021
The Victorian and Federal Government announced updated Victorian Business Support Package dated 4 September 2021. Read on to learn more.

Victorian Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund Updates
If you are in Victoria and were eligible for the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund, and are confused by all the announcements around the grants associated with this program, here is a short summary.

Victorian Business Costs Assistance Program Updates
Understand the different levels of support available under the Victorian Business Costs assistance program.
