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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Helen Rose: Sharing First Nations wellness with the world
13 November 2025
Discover how Helen Rose Pty Ltd, founded by a proud First Nations woman, is blending native Australian botanicals with innovation to redefine wellness, supported by the Queensland Government’s Backing Female Founders Program.
Upcoming events
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AlterCOP 30 Australia
17 Nov – 20 Nov 2025 12pm–7pm
The Precinct
Level 2/315 Brunswick St Unit 1, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006AlterCOP 30 Australia (17–20 Nov) runs alongside COP30, keeping the public and businesses informed, promoting local sustainability learning, and fostering…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
18 Nov 2025 – 25 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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Connectivity Cafe
19 Nov 2025 – 27 May 2026 12pm–12pm
JCU Ideas Lab - Atrium
14-88 McGregor Street, Smithfield QLD 4878No matter if you are a student with a great idea, an early career researcher, or an entrepreneur looking for…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
19 Nov 2025 – 26 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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SPARK Women in Business Grants - Round Ten - ask-me-anything
20 Nov 2025 12pm–12:30pm
Online (virtual)
Announcing ROUND TEN of the SPARK Women in Business grants! Join Founder of SPARK, Danielle Lewis for an ask-me-anything session…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
20 Nov 2025 – 27 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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