Program overview
Who is it for?
Queensland innovation precincts to further develop their places of innovation.
What are the grant/program objectives?
To help Queensland innovation places develop to reach their full potential.
This program is Stream 1 of the Queensland Innovation Precincts and Places Strategy.
The objectives of the Strategic Initiatives Program are to:
- position Queensland innovation precincts and places to reach their full potential for attracting investment and creating high-value jobs
- position Queensland innovation precincts and places and partner organisations to collaborate in the development and growth of innovation precincts and places
- strengthen the development, effectiveness and sustainability of Queensland’s innovation precincts and places.
What does it involve?
Funding proposals to gain strategic advice and action plans through third-party experts for innovation precincts and places.
What will recipients get?
Grants of up to $300,000 (excluding GST) are available through the program to support proposals to obtain strategic advice — including an action plan for an existing innovation precinct or place from third-party experts.
The third-party experts must be independent of the applicant and the innovation precinct or place partners.
Third-party experts are individuals or firms who have experience in providing practical advice leading to successful and sustainable innovation precincts and places.
How do you apply?
Submissions are now closed.
The Smarty Grants Help Guide provides guidance and has lots of helpful hints about how to apply for grants such as the Queensland Innovation Precincts and Places Fund – Strategic Initiatives Program.
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Information webinars
Watch the Strategic Initiatives Program webinars here for in-depth overviews of the program — including objectives, eligibility criteria, application process and Q&As.
Contact
If you have questions about this program, please email innovationplaces@dtis.qld.gov.au.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for funding, the applicant must be:
- a corporate entity, not an individual
- GST registered with an ABN
- a precinct partner of an existing Queensland-based innovation precinct or place.
Supporting resources
Additional support
Previous recipients
Previous recipients have come from a range of organisations. They have displayed innovation across many types of products and services.
