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CSIRO Kick-start: Government Assistance for Innovative Ideas

Do you have a business idea that could potentially change the industry? Make a difference with CSIRO Kick-start, a program that supports innovation and encourages creative thinking. About the program This financial incentive is aimed at Australian startups and small businesses in need of funding and research expertise to develop and test novel products with strong…

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Small Business Is Big Business

A new report released today confirms the significance of Australia’s two million small businesses to the Australian economy.  The research reinforces the essential and vital a role the small business sector plays in Australia’s economic life.  The report was compiled by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other…

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Grant Cancellations

The new Liberal government is beginning to make announcements to the changes of the various grant schemes. Many of the different grants have been marked for cancellation as a means of “ending Labor’s waste and reckless spending”. Full details can be found at media release Our Plan to get the Budget under Control. Schemes to be…

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Australian Government Grants that Startups and SME should look into in 2019

Startups succeed or fail based on the cash they can access. So where can you get cash to give the business the best chance of success? There are 4 options: Every year there are over $50b in grants available to assist businesses. Here’s a list of top government grants for startups and businesses in Australia….

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A Closer Look at the Accelerating Commercialisation Grant

A Closer Look at the Accelerating Commercialisation Grant Australia hit new milestones for capital venture investments last year, with businesses raising $1.23 billion in funding, according to KPMG. That’s more than seven times the amount raised in 2012 and 2013. So if you have a novel idea that can disrupt the market, there’s no reason…

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Exporters Short Changed

Exporters Short Changed The EMDG scheme is supposed to help export-focused small and medium-sized Australian businesses become sustainable exporters by providing partial reimbursement of certain export promotion expenses but the Government refuses to provide any useful financial support.  Businesses with approved grants of up to $27,500 will receive the full value of their EMDG claims….

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Fake Government Grants Cold Calls

The scam calls may include: The Government DOES NOT cold call offering grants.The Government DOES NOT charge a fee to release grant funding.The www.grantslink.gov.au website is an information portal ONLY and DOES NOT provide grant funding.There is NO central ‘Australian Government Grants Department’. Pattens recommend that grant applications be prepared by reputable professional grants consultants.Pattens do not charge…

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