How can we help?

We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.

What we do

Grants and Programs

  • Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.

    • Funding

  • Ignite+

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how Ignite+ supports Queensland’s high-growth potential innovation-driven enterprises to access tailored business support. We support innovators to commercialise ideas…

    • Funding

  • Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.

    • Program

  • Private Sector Pathways Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Discover how the Private Sector Pathways Program can help create commercial opportunities for innovative Queensland businesses by co-funding corporate challenges.

    • Funding

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Upcoming events

  • TRW Investment Ready Program

    29 Oct 2024 – 28 Apr 2025 6pm–6pm

    Online (virtual)

    An inclusive, accessible and supportive program, equipping women with the skills, network and confidence to raise capital and take their…

    • Accelerator

  • ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #8

    26 Nov 2024 – 6 Feb 2025 12pm–12pm

    Online (virtual)

    The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…

    • Pre-accelerator

  • The Atlassian AI Roadshow with Revyz

    27 Nov 2024 5pm–7pm

    The Precinct
    Level 2/315 Brunswick St , Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

    Join us for an exciting event showcasing the power of AI with Revyz and Atlassian. Learn from industry experts about…

    • Roadshow

  • 3rd Annual National Health & Innovation Precincts Summit

    3 Dec – 4 Dec 2024 10am–5pm

    QT Gold Coast
    7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

    Bringing together the largest number of health precinct and innovation district leaders in the country, this unique event provides a…

    • Conference

  • Artificial Intelligence in Project Management

    3 Dec 2024 5:30pm–6:30pm

    The Precinct
    (In the lift (opposite The Ripped Baker cafe) go to Level 2. Turn right out of the lift. ) 315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4061

    This event starts on time (we are project managers, right?); snacks and drinks will be available, so arrive early to…

    • Information session

  • Blockchain Community Christmas Party 2024

    4 Dec 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm

    The Precinct - Level 2
    315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

    We invite you to a festive soirée – the Blockchain Community Christmas Party of 2024. Co-organized by Digital Economy Council…

    • Networking

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