Grants and support
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Grants of up to $250,000 to develop a product or service for commercial use
First 5000 | October 26, 2020The NSW Government has joined forces with Innovation District Partners including Australian Catholic University (ACU) to identify businesses which are accelerating the commercialisation of research products to address the many disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Saber Astronautics selected for the Australian Space Agency Mission Control Centre
First 5000 | June 15, 2020The Department of Industry, Science, Innovation, and Resources in conjunction with the Australian Space Agency has awarded Saber Astronautics a $6 Million grant for the development of Australia’s Mission Control Centre.
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COSBOA offers funds for SMEs to revive and thrive
First 5000 | May 21, 2020SMEs with between 2 and 50 staff that are struggling as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply for much needed funding from Monday 25 May through the Small Business Relief Fund managed by COSBOA.
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Podcast: government grants for the mid market
Craig West | March 3, 2020Think outside the square when raising money for your business. Host Craig West speaks to founder of BSI, Ivan Kaye, to find out what government grants are available for medium businesses and how to make sure you give your business the best shot at securing them.
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Small businesses welcome bushfire relief
First 5000 | January 21, 2020The Morrison Government has announced a comprehensive suite of measures to immediately support small businesses impacted by the recent bushfires.
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New employer incentive scheme to boost apprenticeships and traineeships
First 5000 | May 17, 2019The Western Australian Government has announced the introduction of an employer incentive scheme from 1 July 2019, to help thousands of employers with the costs of employing an apprentice or new entrant trainee.
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Investing in Women Funding Program open
First 5000 | May 9, 2019Applications for the NSW Government’s 2019 Investing in Women funding program which are for programs that are ready to commence by July 2019 and be completed before the end of June 2020 close at 11:59PM (AEST) on Sunday 26 May 2019.
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Grants to accelerate smart businesses
First 5000 | March 29, 2019The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP, recently announced that 15 Australian businesses have been offered Accelerating Commercialisation grants under the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
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Australian businesses share in $5.4m of grants
First 5000 | March 4, 2019The Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP, recently announced that 12 Australian businesses have been offered Accelerating Commercialisation grants under the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
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Defence Global Competitiveness Grant
Steven Ciobo | January 10, 2019The Federal Government is backing Australian defence businesses to become exporters with a new dedicated grants program.
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Creating jobs, building better communities: December round of CBF NT grants awarded
First 5000 | December 31, 2018The Northern Territory Labor Government has awarded a total of $4.4 million in the December round of the CBF Major and Minor Community Organisation Grants and Major Community Events Program Grants to local community organisations.
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12 businesses get $4.9m to help support their innovative idea
First 5000 | December 24, 2018The Accelerating Commercialisation grants will help businesses turn good ideas into marketable products.
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SPURonWA grants offer $100,000 to Western Australian innovators
First 5000 | August 22, 2018Western Australian start-ups, businesses and individuals working on innovative location-based products or services are now encouraged to apply for the third round of SPURonWA grants.
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Applications open for next round of ‘Boost Your Business’ in Victoria
First 5000 | June 7, 2018More Victorian businesses will be able to access vital support to create jobs and enhance growth with applications for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s successful Boost Your Business vouchers now open.