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Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

DETSI · Australia

The fund provides matched grant funding to Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. It is offered under Advance Queensland.

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Funding

Up to $200K

Deadline

30 June 2026

Duration

Applicants who are provisionally approved have 180 calendar days to secure their capital raise

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Queensland female founded and led businesses • Must be undertaking a new early-stage capital raise • See the linked website for detailed eligibility criteria
Detailed eligibility criteria are not provided on this page. The fund is for Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. Applicants should see the linked website for full eligibility details.

What's Funded

Matched funding for female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise.

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Expected Outcomes

Applicants secure a capital raise and receive matched grant funding to support business growth and investment readiness.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

early_stage

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisation

Keywords

female foundersco-investmentmatched fundingearly-stage capital raiseAdvance Queenslandstartupsbusiness growth

Official Grant Page

DETSI

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?

The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund is a business grant offered by DETSI in Australia, providing Up to $200K in funding. The fund provides matched grant funding to Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. It is offered under Advance Queensland.
2

How much funding does the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provide?

The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provides Up to $200K in funding. The typical project duration is Applicants who are provisionally approved have 180 calendar days to secure their capital raise.
3

Who is eligible for the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?

  • Queensland female founded and led businesses
  • Must be undertaking a new early-stage capital raise
  • See the linked website for detailed eligibility criteria
4

When does the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund close?

Applications close on 30 June 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Matched funding for female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise.
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How do I apply for the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?

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