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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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18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027 Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program delivered by the Australian School of Employment
Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.
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18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027 Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.
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4 Feb 2025 – 4 Feb 2027 9am–9am First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program, managed by First Australians Capital
Boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for mature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland. Learn about program goals, support…
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23 Apr – 25 Jun 2026 11am–11am SEQ Innovation Economy Fund
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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Queensland Innovators steer the way at Beef 2024
19 June 2026
Beef2024, a triennial celebration of all things beef and livestock held in Rockhampton, has showcased some of the latest research and advances in agricultural technology, including several of our program and fund recipients.
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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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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Perplexity - Workshop
23 Jun 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Perplexity earned its place in my heart by giving the best answers, consistently. Join me to explore its features and…
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The Annual Great Debate 2026
24 Jun 2026 7am–9am
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Ross Street, Benowa QLD 4217The Annual Great Debate 2026 is a networking event held on the Gold Coast, presented by Women of Influence. This…
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The Power of Her Story
24 Jun 2026 5:15pm–8pm
Manhattan Room, Flinders Lane
376 Flinders Street, Townsville QLD 4810Celebrate the Accelerating NQ Female Founders Cohort 2 with founder pitches, networking, and insights from entrepreneurs Susan Toft and Nicole…
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Fee-Free Accredited Training for Small and Micro-Business Owners
30 Jun 2026 – 29 Mar 2028 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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