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 delivered by the Australian School of Employment
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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SEQ Innovation Economy Fund
23 Apr – 25 Jun 2026 11am–11am
Learn more about funding support for innovation infrastructure to accelerate the creation of future jobs in Queensland’s south east corner…
Innovation stories
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AgTech pioneer SwarmFarm Robotics transforms farming with autonom
1 May 2026
SwarmFarm Robotics, a Queensland-based AgTech pioneer, is transforming farming with autonomous robots. Their innovative solutions improve efficiency, reduce chemical usage, and enhance sustainability. Learn how Advance Queensland's Ignite Ideas funding helped them grow into a world-leading company.
Upcoming events
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Free Innovate to Grow R&D Training: Circular Economy and Sustainability
21 May – 16 Jul 2026 12am–12am
Online (virtual)
Applications are open for a free 8-week R&D training program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on circular economy…
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Ideas to Action: Research Connections for QLD Founders
3 Jun 2026 2pm–6pm
The Precinct
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Ideas to Action: Research Connections for QLD Founders is an afternoon event on Wednesday 3 June, 2-6pm at The Precinct,…
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Ventures UNCUT
3 Jun 2026 5:30pm–8:30pm
Aurecon
Level 1 25 King Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006Uncut brings together founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to hear candid stories of failure that helped build resilience and success.
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ASTN Pre-Accelerator Cohort #11 Program
9 Jun – 12 Aug 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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Google Gemini - Workshop
16 Jun 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Everyone's got Gmail, half of Aussie businesses run Google Workspace ...but who's using Gemini? Drop ChatGPT for a couple of…
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ASTN Pre-Accelerator Cohort #11 Program
23 Jun – 26 Aug 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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