Grants, funding and programs
Access government and private assistance
Find opportunities from government and the private sector that will help raise capital, build capabilities, invest in innovation and more. These opportunities are delivered to help support your business growth and advance industries.
Programs
Find funding and programs that will support your business growth.
Advance Queensland
Drive innovation in your business or startup through programs found through Advance Queensland. Opportunity is available for supporting start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses through programs, funding and grants.
Find out more here.
Ignite Program
Advance Queensland’s Ignite Program supports small and medium size businesses in fast tracking products and preparing for commercialisation. Funding and business mentoring is provided to businesses on different stages of the innovation journey. Find out more here.
Ignite Spark
Discover how the Ignite Spark Program helps fund innovative Queensland businesses to validate and refine their prototypes for new products or services so they are ready for market. Find out more here.
Ignite Ideas
Discover how Ignite Ideas Funding can help commercialise highly innovative products or services that are at the viable product stage. Find out more here.
Business tools and services
Business Chamber Queensland delivers tools, programs and services to businesses in the state. Support provided includes sustainability in business, HR services and more.
- Mental health support: Access wellness coaches who can support you and staff family members. They can also direct you to specialist service providers that help with a range of wellbeing areas.
- Safe work environment training: Learn how to prevent bullying, discrimination and victimisation in your workplace through this specialised course.
- Webinars and events : Stay updated on upcoming BCQ webinars and events.
Creative Investment Program
Creative Investment Program is jointly funded through the Sunshine Coast Arts and Heritage Levy and the Sunshine Coast Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The program provides up to three years of funding to organisations and groups for established arts and cultural initiatives that support the strategic development of the local arts ecology and deliver significant cultural benefit to the Sunshine Coast region.
Find out more here.
Creative business incubator
The Refinery is a business incubator that transforms creative ideas into sustainable businesses. The 15-week program is designed for independent artists, entrepreneurs and creative industry practitioners. On top of programming, the Refinery connects participants with industry experienced mentors and creative networks on the Sunshine Coast.
Find out more here.
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