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| Dec 22, 2023 | Green start-ups targeted by new $200 million innovation fund | article-article-body
Green start-ups are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice with regard to funding programs, following the launch of the $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program.
Launched by Industry and Innovation Minister Gre... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 30 government grants to grow your business | article-article-body
It’s tough to get money at the moment. The venture capital funds have shut up shop, the sharemarket is shying away from IPOs, the banks have backed away and the angel investors have had their wings clipped.
But there is... |
| Feb 11, 2015 | What you need to know about applying for an R&D Tax Incentive grant | If you are just starting out in business you may not be familiar with the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive scheme available from the Australian government. Or you may just need a refresher before submitting a new claim. It’s... |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Australia’s Local Startup Scene Is Facing Challenges | Cuts in Australia’s 2014-15 federal budget are making things look bleak for Australia’s local startup companies, who depend on funding from companies like Commercialisation Australia, which in the past has provided more than AU$200 million ... |
| Jun 19, 2014 | The who, what and when of R&D tax incentives for Australian startups | If you are just starting out in business you may not be familiar with Research & Development Tax Incentives (R&D) available from the Australian government.
They offer help to businesses by offsetting some of the costs of performing ... |
| Jun 18, 2014 | The who, what and when of R&D tax incentives for Australian startups | If you are just starting out in business you may not be familiar with Research & Development Tax Incentives (R&D) available from the Australian government.
They offer help to businesses by offsetting some of the costs of performing ... |
| Jun 6, 2014 | Dean McEvoy’s nine tips for startups (and one tip for investors) | Dean McEvoy is something of a hero among Australia’s startup scene, having sold his second company, the daily deal site Spreets, to Yahoo! for $40 million. His current startup Icon Park, a crowdfunding platform for restaurants, looks to be ... |
| Apr 28, 2014 | The Innovation Investment Fund branded a failure | The federal government’s Innovation Investment Fund (IIF), set up to provide capital to foster Australian innovation, has failed and we need to move on and find better models, says The Australian Institute for Innovation chief executive Pau... |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Early funding solved for Australia’s “lean startups”? | A submission to the Financial Systems Inquiry by Innovation Australia highlights Australian market failure in early stage equity capital, saying it was a longstanding issue “particularly in relation to innovation-based and other innovation ... |
| Mar 19, 2014 | $24 million fund for job-creating Geelong startups open for applications | The Geelong Region Innovation and Investment Fund of over $24 million is now open for a second round of applications.
Grants need to be for more than $50,000 and there is no maximum amount. Startups will need to provide a matching cash comm... |
| Feb 11, 2014 | How to determine whether you qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive | The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive program was developed to assist businesses recover some of the costs of undertaking R&D.
The program is administered jointly by AusIndustry and the Tax Office. The R&D tax incenti... |
| Feb 10, 2014 | How to determine whether you qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive | My business is innovative and experimenting with new ideas. How do I determine whether we qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive?
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive program was developed to assist businesses recover some of... |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Where to find a government grant | Starting your own business may feel like a daunting, lonely experience, but it doesn’t have to be that way with government support available if you know where to look.
There are hundreds of government funding and assistance schemes availabl... |
| Aug 20, 2013 | The best federal government grants for small business | Who doesn’t like a bit of free money?
Entrepreneurs rightly stress over cashflow and finances. But they often overlook a ready source of funds – government grants.
Part of the problem is that many businesses don’t know these grants exist; l... |
| Jul 30, 2013 | New $24.5m tech fund gives Geelong a boost | The Geelong Region Innovation and Investment Fund (GRIIF) has announced a $24.5 million fund over three years for entrepreneurs to launch new businesses or build capacity after the region was hit by economic body blows this year.
The fund i... |
| Jul 29, 2013 | Geelong launches government and Ford-backed $24.5 million fund for start-ups | The Geelong Region Innovation and Investment Fund (GRIIF) has announced a $24.5 million fund over three years for entrepreneurs to launch new businesses or build capacity after the region was hit by economic body blows this year.
The fund i... |
| May 3, 2013 | How do I qualify for an R&D tax credit? | I’ve heard a bit about the R&D tax credit – it seems like a decent scheme but how can I take advantage of it? How do I know if my innovation actually qualifies as R&D?
The federal government introduced the Research and Development (... |
| Apr 8, 2013 | At what point can I claim a tax credit for research? | I’ve heard a bit about the R&D tax credit – it seems like a decent scheme but how can I take advantage of it?
How do I know if my innovation actually qualifies as R&D?
Eligibility begins with the structure that is conducting the R&a... |
| Jan 8, 2013 | Federal government grants to fire your growth | Free money is good money. One of the most critical parts of running a business is not only good cashflow, but making sure you’re able to maximise the amount of working capital you have to invest.
And too often, businesses overlook one of th... |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Aussie innovation: Six ideas to fix a broken system | It hasn’t been the best week for Australian innovators, given the announcement by Commercialisation Australia that it has been told by a surplus-fixated Federal Government to freeze all new grants to up-and-coming businesses.
There remains ... |
| Jul 9, 2012 | Green start-ups targeted by new $200 million innovation fund | Green start-ups are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice with regard to funding programs, following the launch of the $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program.
Launched by Industry and Innovation Minister Greg Combet, the Clean T... |
| Feb 4, 2011 | 10 great start-up schemes from around the world | It’s official: Australia is the second easiest place in the world to start a business, according to the World Bank.
Aside from the ease of starting and the healthy numbers of people who run businesses in Australia, there are several impress... |
| Jan 27, 2011 | Don’t be afraid to grab a grant | There is no shortage of government money available for start-ups, but many businesses simply do not come close to accessing it.
The major Australian Federal Government departments invest approximately $3.5 billion dollars in grants. The Sta... |
| Nov 25, 2010 | 10 government start-up services you need to know | This week, a government report revealed that many small businesses aren’t aware of the free help available to them to avoid costly disputes.
While just 19% of firms use government hotlines or websites to resolve a rift with another business... |
| Aug 28, 2010 | Government grants to grow your business | There are hundreds of business grants available across Australia’s federal, state and territory governments, and while the process of getting a grant isn’t always easy – the rewards are well worth it, particularly in this economic environme... |