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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Innovation Events Fund
13 Feb – 16 Mar 2026 9am–10am
Unleash the power of innovation in Queensland with the Innovation Events Fund! This dynamic initiative fuels creativity and growth by…
Innovation stories
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Advancing Young Female Founders through AgTech
10 February 2026
The GrowHer program is building the next generation of female AgTech leaders across regional Queensland. Delivered through the Queensland Government’s Regional Enablers Program (REP), GrowHer empowers young women with the skills, confidence, and hands‑on experience needed to thrive in a…
Upcoming events
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
16 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
17 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
18 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
19 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
20 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
21 Feb 2026 12pm–9:59am
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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