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.
The Sunshine Coast Council’s Funding Finder allows businesses and community organisations to search grant and funding opportunities. Grow your business by finding federal, state and local government grants, loans and subsidies. Businesses can also find opportunities from commercial funders and private philanthropic organisations.
Search keywords relating to your business to discover the opportunities available. Find your funding here.
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) provides grants and programs for small businesses through several initiatives.
Find grants and assistance programs from the Queensland Government here.
Business Queensland provides insightful and practical information on preparing and writing grant applications. Learn how to:
Use this easy tool to find Australian government grants, funding and support programs relevant to your business. Answer a quick series of questions to help identify what opportunities are available.
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Seek seed and startup capital through SunCoast Angel investors who invest in high growth ventures. They seek entrepreneurial ventures that:
Find out more here.
Drive innovation in your business or startup through programs found through Advance Queensland. $755 million of funding is supporting start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses through programs, funding and grants.
Find out more here.
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 steps of the innovation journey. Find out more here.
Businesses can apply for up to $75,000 to prepare prototypes for global markets. The program drives innovation by accelerating products and services to advance stages in the market preparedness process. Business mentoring is provided for this stage of the development journey. Find out more here.
Businesses can apply for up to $75,000 to prepare prototypes for global markets. The program drives innovation by accelerating products and services to advance stages in the market preparedness process. Business mentoring is provided for this stage of the development journey. Find out more here.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) delivers tools, programs and services to businesses in the state. Support provided includes sustainability in business, HR services and more.
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.
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.
Accelerate your business idea or product through advice and funding provided by the Australian Government delivered Entrepreneurs’ Programme. Get matched with a facilitator who will help you develop your prototype into a commercial product or service.
Find out more here.
