Victorian Grants
City of Melbourne Export Grant program $10k
Feb 5th
The City of Melbourne’s Small Business Grants program provides financial assistance to small businesses currently located or intending to locate in the municipality. Within the four categories, the export entry grants are focused on helping City of Melbourne-based companies to enter and expand into new overseas markets. They support export-ready small businesses looking to enter More >
Collaborative Networks Pilot Program – Victoria $1.5m
Dec 21st
Funding of up to $1.5 million is being made available to accelerate the use of new innovations by Victorian firms through the establishment of the new Collaborative Networks Pilot Program.
The Collaborative Networks Pilot Program aims to build a collaborative culture and strategic partnerships between businesses and with the research sector, to improve the commercialisation of innovation and new technologies as well as boost productivity. The Victorian Government is calling for proposals from service providers interested in working with industry and the Government to build on Victoria’s innovation and technology strengths.
Victoria’s Technology Plan for the Future – Government announces $85 million ICT Grants
Nov 21st
The Victorian Government today unveiled its new $85 million plan to support continuing growth, development and global competitiveness in Victoria’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector, and promote ICT-enabled innovation across the economy.
Vic Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP)
Nov 9th
Victorian businesses will have the opportunity to access Victoria’s world class, small technologies-related infrastructure and skills, thanks to the new $6.5 million Small Technologies Industry Uptake Program (STIUP).
Under this new initiative, Victorian businesses can apply for three types of STIUP access vouchers which they can exchange for access to small technology facilities and expertise.
There are three categories of vouchers on offer:
- Small Technology Feasibility (STFeas) vouchers up to $10,000
- Small Technology Technical (STTech) vouchers up to $50,000
- Small Technology Trial (STTrial) vouchers up to $250,000
Health Market Validation Program (Health MVP) – Victoria
Oct 19th
The Victorian Government is offering a $15 million competitive grants program for solutions to healthcare challenges, to achieve better health outcomes, improve healthcare service delivery and deliver economic benefits for Victoria.
Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program Victoria – Round 2
Oct 18th
Expressions of Interest for Round 2 of the Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program opened on Monday, 10 October and close on Friday, 4 November 2011. Applications are now being sought for projects which develop innovative broadband solutions to solve business challenges. Up to $6 million of funding is available towards projects which use high-capacity broadband More >
Victorian Competitive Business Fund- Round 2 open $3m
Mar 7th
The Competitive Business Fund is a Victorian Government initiative to assist businesses to take
maximum advantage of new opportunities that are emerging in the global economy.
The Fund supports growing and competitive businesses with the potential to move into new
markets, develop processes and solutions, or to invest further in their business in order to enhance
competitiveness and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Funding in the order of $3 million is available in the second round of grants on a competitive basis.
Applications open on Monday 7 March 2011 and must be received by 5pm AEST on Friday
8 April 2011.
Victorian Smart Water- Open Innovation Stream Grant up to $500k
Mar 3rd
The Smart Water Fund is now accepting funding applications for innovative water management projects under the Open Innovation Stream. The Fund will consider funding applications in the range of $100,000 to $500,000.
Funding will be available to undertake innovative projects that deliver new or enhanced knowledge, products or solutions that contribute towards sustainable urban water management. Projects being proposed for funding must have a demonstrated need and benefit to the Victorian water utilities and the customers they serve. Applications with wider national or international relevance are also encouraged. Stage one applications will be accepted from Thursday 3 March until 2pm Friday 8 April 2011.
Screen Business – Online – Flim Victoria
Feb 21st
Screen Business – Online is an exciting initiative that will ensure that Victorian producers are making the most their online presence, and put them in tune with the audience-centred digital era and the realities of audience behaviour in an evolving digital age.
Supporting Victorian film, TV and digital media producers to deliver existing or new content to global audiences through online distribution, extending your online presence or improving your online business.
Up to $10,000 per project is available as a grant.
Vic Business Growth Workshops -MasterClass for Growth
Jan 21st
Is your small business expanding and facing new challenges? Do you want to know how to fast track your business growth?
MasterClass for Growth is a new Small Business Victoria program for growing small to medium businesses. This program will provide participants with the skills to understand, prepare and implement strategies to tackle the unique issues of business growth.
The MasterClass for Growth program in 2011 will be offered in two streams, catering to applicants based in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. The programs will commence in April/May 2011. Find out more
Registration for the program closes at 9am on 7th March 2011.
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