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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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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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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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.
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Accelerating Female Founders Program – Founders
23 Aug 2024 – 30 Jun 2025
Find business development programs for Queensland-based female founders or leaders of innovative businesses to take their innovation driven enterprises to…
Innovation stories
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Breakthrough Research To Revolutionise Breast Cancer Treatment
26 March 2025
Find out about breakthrough research by Queensland scientists who have developed an innovative 3D organoid model for breast cancer treatment. This technology promises more effective, personalised therapies and has significant economic and scientific impact.
Upcoming events
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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…
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ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #9
4 Mar – 4 Apr 2025 8am–11pm
Online (virtual)
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…
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Work Less, Get More Done with Microsoft 365
31 Mar 2025 5pm–6:30pm
Tropical Tech and Innovation Network
8/254 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt QLD 4870Designed for beginner to intermediate users, this session will help you: ✅ Organize and prioritize your workload with Microsoft 365…
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Momentum Accelerator Fireside Chat with Vu Tran and Salus Ventures
31 Mar 2025 6pm–7:30pm
UQ Brisbane City
308 Queen St Room 1M16, Brisbane City QLD 4000A fireside chat with Vu Tran (Black Sky Industries,) and Salus Ventures founders Dan Bennett & Marten Peck. Dive into…
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GrowHer: Advancing Young Female Founders through AgTech
1 Apr 2025 8am–4pm
Rockhampton, Rockhampton QLD 4701
GrowHer will empower young women across regional Queensland, providing regional female students with the skills, mentorship, and connections to thrive…
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Gold Coast Female Founders Forum
1 Apr 2025 2pm–3:30pm
175 Ferry Rd, Southport QLD 4215
February speakers Hayley Tarr - Tarr Law ~ A patent and trade marks attorney, a solicitor, and a nationally accredited…
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