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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Energy Futures - From Challenge to Innovation
10 Mar 2026 12pm–12pm
43 Bryan Jordan Drive, Callemondah QLD 4680
Networking Event, Energy Futures - From Challenge to Innovation Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 Time: 12pm – 2pm Location: Building…
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Stand With Crypto Australia Brisbane Meetup 2026
24 Mar 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
Level 2, The Precinct
315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN is proud to host the Brisbane chapter of the global crypto and Web3 movement - Stand With…
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Fee-Free Accredited Training for Small and Micro-Business Owners
31 Mar 2026 – 29 Dec 2027 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Fee-free accredited training for eligible small and micro-business owners in Brisbane and Moreton Bay. Includes exclusive video insights and small…
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SME AI acceleration series
9 Apr 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
L 18 167 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
A monthly connector series turning Queensland SME pain-points into practical AI pilots. One night a month, SMEs share the operational…
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ASTN Pre-Accelerator Cohort #11 Program
28 Apr – 1 Jul 2026 4pm–6pm
Online (virtual)
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…
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ASTN Pre-Accelerator Cohort #11 Program
12 May – 15 Jul 2026 4pm–6pm
Online (virtual)
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…
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