Australia offers a range of small business grants for SMEs and start-ups, to help get your organisation up and running. You could be eligible for one or more of these. Let’s take a look at a few below;

1 – CSIRO Kick Start Grant

This grant is a matched funding grant up to $50,000. Specially designed for SMEs and Australian startups, this grant is ideal for funding research activities that develop and grow your business with CSIRO. You need an annual turnover of $1.5 million, be registered for GST, and have an Australian Company Number (ACN). Your research projects must be 12 months or longer, and you can apply here. 

2 – Entrepreneurs’ Programme

This programme provides funding for entrepreneurs through Business Growth Grants and the Accelerating Commercialisation Fund. The grant covers up to 50% of any project’s cost, with a $500,000 cap. It includes free expert advice for entrepreneurs on their projects. There’s also the chance to acquire an expert-in-residence grant of up to $25,000. You can apply here.

3 – Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)

The EMDG is for current or aspiring exporters across a broad range of products and industries. Eligible applicants will be actively encouraging inbound tourism and improve outbound markets from Australia. Any business that spent $15,000 or more promoting exports can be reimbursed for 50% of any costs that exceed $5,000. To qualify, your business must have an annual income of below $50 million a year. Apply here. 

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If you’d like to know more about business grants in Australia, our team can help. We’re ready to give you advice or help you find the best grants for a small business today!