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.
Grants and Programs
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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.
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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.
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First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program, managed by First Australians Capital
4 Feb 2025 – 4 Feb 2027 9am–9am
Boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for mature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland. Learn about program goals, support…
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Ignite+ Scale
13 Oct – 21 Nov 2025 9am–2pm
Tailored for Queensland’s most ambitious, high-growth-potential, innovation-driven enterprises, providing bespoke, agile, and advanced scale-up support to help businesses grow and…
Innovation stories
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Building a sustainable future for our oceans with cost-effective
7 November 2025
Discover how Legacy Habitats, a Queensland innovator, is reshaping our oceans with their groundbreaking artificial reefs and what this means for Australia’s future.
Upcoming events
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
10 Nov 2025 – 17 Aug 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
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ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #10
10 Nov 2025 – 21 Jan 2026 4pm–3pm
Online (virtual)
This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practitioner or research background or intrapreneurs of sports…
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TropAg Conference 2025
11 Nov – 13 Nov 2025 8am–5:15pm
Royal International Convention Centre
600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006Attend the fifth international TropAg conference, taking place from 11 - 13 November 2025 at the Royal International Convention Centre…
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AI on the Farm Registration - Emerald
11 Nov 2025 9am–3pm
CHRRUP Office
1/50 Egerton Street, Emerald QLD 4720Join CHRRUP for our AI on the Farm training series designed for primary producers and graziers who want to explore…
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AI Strategy - Professional Development Course
11 Nov 2025 10am–3:30pm
L 11 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
This one-day, in-person program offers senior executives exclusive access to Australia's top AI strategists and scientists. It’s pragmatic, strategic, and…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
11 Nov 2025 – 18 Aug 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
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