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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

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Innovation stories

  • Two women, one with short brown hair and glasses, the other with long black hair, wearing lab coats and safety glasses, checking results on a computer monitor.

    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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 4870

    Designed for beginner to intermediate users, this session will help you: ✅ Organize and prioritize your workload with Microsoft 365…

  • 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 4000

    A fireside chat with Vu Tran (Black Sky Industries,) and Salus Ventures founders Dan Bennett & Marten Peck. Dive into…

  • 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…

  • 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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