Delivering business support initiatives to Queensland female founders with innovative businesses.
Eleven leading education and industry organisations were successful as part of Round 2 of the Accelerating Female Founders Program – Providers. These organisations are delivering a variety of programs, support and expertise including startup launchpads and growth programs to assist female founders at different stages of their startup journey.
Queensland-based female founders or leaders of innovative businesses are encouraged to apply for program participation. Sign up to the Advance Queensland newsletter and stay up to date with our latest opportunities.
Early Stage Programs
Stack+ for Female Founders
A nine-month program to propel early-stage female STEM entrepreneurs through mentorship, learning and hands-on business building.
Who is it for?
Females aged 18–25 with STEM ideas or prototypes.
Key dates
Program applications have now closed.
TekWomen Qld
An integrated program for female founders to build and grow agtech startups.
Who is it for?
Emerging female agtech entrepreneurs and founders.
Key dates
Expressions of interest are now open.
Knoei Launchpad
A six month program to help progress startup ideas towards commercialisation through mentorship, training and networking including the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.
Who is it for?
Females aged 18–25 in regional Queensland with a startup business or innovative idea they want to develop and launch.
Key dates
Expressions of interest are now open.
Accelerating NQ Female Founders Program
This program provides access to the Smart Business Accelerator, mentorship, networking and expert advice to develop, grow and scale businesses.
Who is it for?
Female founders based in North Queensland and beyond.
Key dates
Expressions of interest are now open.
StartUp Onramp Female Founders Program
This program connects early-stage female founders with experienced mentors, online learning and a pre-accelerator for business growth.
Who is it for?
Female founders in the early stages of creating or growing an innovation-based business.
Key dates
Program applications are now open.
Anyone Can Build – Pre-Accelerator Program
A targeted early-stage startup program for female entrepreneurs.
Who is it for?
Female identifying participants aged 18+ from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, including rural women, young women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Key dates
Expressions of interest are now open.
Later Stage Programs
Female Founder Scale-up Manufacturing Program
A program to accelerate innovation in advanced manufacturing through artificial intelligence and automation.
Who is it for?
Female founders with a viable product or service that is ready for commercialisation.
Key dates
Program applications have now closed.
AMPLI-FI – Amplifying Indigenous Female Innovators
A program that provides practical and experiential executive-level training, mentoring to build skills and capacity and networks between other First Nations entrepreneurs.
Who is it for?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander female entrepreneurs with an established business in any sector or industry.
Key dates
Expressions of interest have now closed.
Get set for Impact!
Program delivered
This program was designed for female founders looking to secure investment by quantifying their businesses’ social and environmental impact with real-world data.
Who is it for?
Female founders of purpose-driven enterprises looking to secure investment.
Key dates
Applications for this program are closed.
Elevating Female Founders
This program is designed to build thriving tech businesses that address global challenges through eight months of targeted support and resources.
Who is it for?
Queensland female founders aged 18+ who are leading innovative emerging technology businesses and have an MVP or product in market.
Key dates
Expressions of interest will reopen in October 2025.
TRW Investment Ready Program
This program empowers females to elevate their innovative businesses through capital-raising skills, mentorship and investor connections.
Who is it for?
Queensland female founders with innovation driven enterprises looking to access capital.
Key dates
Program applications have now closed.
More information
If you have questions about this program, please contact femalefounders@detsi.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 12 Jun 2025