Entrepreneurs and startups
We are boosting our entrepreneurial culture by improving access to finance, new business opportunities, and management support for startups and small to medium enterprises.
Our Advance Queensland programs and funds are listed below to help you find the support your need.
You can also view Queensland Government and Australian Government support options.
Female Founders Program
Helping to maximise the number of inspirational women involved in Queensland’s innovation ecosystem.
Life Sciences Catalyst
Are you a startup, SME, entrepreneur or an innovator in the life sciences sector? Are you Queensland based and need guidance to grow your idea or company?
One Business
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by creating pathways to participate in Queensland's innovation economy.
Startup Onramp
Advance Queensland has partnered with Startup Onramp to provide regional entrepreneurs with access to Startup Onramp's training and mentoring programs.
Tropical Innovation Festival Cairns
Apply now for support from Advance Queensland to attend this event.
2021 Accelerating Trusted Autonomous Systems Symposium, Townsville
Apply now for support to attend this event.
ActiveKIT (Knowledge | Innovation | Technology)
ActiveKIT supports innovative solutions within the Active Industry to increase physical activity opportunities for target cohorts and to contribute to the Industry's capability and resilience.
Advancing Regional Innovation Program
Encourages innovation across Queensland and supports local economies to create jobs for regional Queenslanders.
Agtech and Logistics Hub in Toowoomba
The Advance QueenslandAgtech and Logistics Hub will transform agriculture through facilitated connections, collaboration, partnerships and opportunities to solve industry’s biggest challenges.
Business Development Fund
Helps to turn ideas into reality with co-investment in Queensland businesses at the forefront of commercialising ground-breaking research or innovations.
Business Growth Fund
Provides targeted assistance for small and medium businesses that demonstrate high-growth and employment aspirations.
Commercialisation Partnership Program
Places Queensland innovators in Chinese incubators to collaborate with global expertise, access top facilities and accelerate commercial outcomes.
Deadly Deals
Supports targeted Indigenous businesses and innovators to undertake the next step in the development of a product, process or service to market.
Engaging Science Grants
Supports science engagement and communication projects, events and activities that increase the reach and impact of science in Queensland.
Ignite Ideas Fund
Supports Queensland based start-ups and small to medium Queensland businesses to commercialise innovative products, processes and services to enable them to grow and compete in a global market and create new jobs.
Innovate Queensland
Innovate Queensland helps innovative small to medium Queensland enterprises to develop the skills, knowledge and networks required to commercialise new products and services, develop winning business strategies and grow.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP)
MIT REAP helps Queensland continue to solidify its reputation as a regional innovation hot-spot, supporting startups and driving jobs for regional Queenslanders.
Mental Health for Founders program
Are you a Queensland-based founder needing some extra support for your wellbeing?
MIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Bringing MIT Bootcamps to Brisbane to run a week-long intensive bootcamp for budding entrepreneurs.
Queensland Women in STEM Prize
Showcasing inspiring women working in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), whose practice benefits Queenslanders.
Regional Angel Investors Support Program
Linking investors with entrepreneurs to create new economic opportunities and jobs in Queensland’s regions.
Regional Startup Hubs Support Program
Supporting regionally based startup hubs and groups in Queensland to build their capability to deliver programs and activities to attract, inspire and build the knowledge and skills of local innovators.
Small Business Digital Grants Program
Helps businesses build their digital capability and grow, assisting with the purchase of hardware, software or digital training and skills development.
SparkPlug
Provides Queensland-based startups and small-to-medium enterprises with an opportunity to present new solutions to Queensland Government decision makers.
