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Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
DETSI · Australia
The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provides matched grant funding to Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. It is delivered under Advance Queensland.
Funding
$200K – $200K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
Applicants provisionally approved have 180 calendar days to secure their capital raise.
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Applicant is a Queensland female founded and led business
• Applicant is undertaking a new early-stage capital raise
• Detailed eligibility criteria are provided on the linked program website
The page states that the fund is for Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. Detailed eligibility criteria are available via the linked website.
What's Funded
Matched funding to support an early-stage capital raise for female founded and led businesses in Queensland.Expected Outcomes
Applicants secure private capital alongside matched grant funding to help grow early-stage businesses.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyother
Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
innovationcommercialisationother
Keywords
female foundersco-investmentmatched fundingearly-stage capital raiseAdvance QueenslandQueensland startups
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?
The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund is a business grant offered by DETSI in Australia, providing $200K – $200K in funding. The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provides matched grant funding to Queensland female founded and led businesses undertaking a new early-stage capital raise. It is delivered under Advance Queensland.
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How much funding does the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provide?
The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provides $200K – $200K in funding. The typical project duration is Applicants provisionally approved have 180 calendar days to secure their capital raise..
3
Who is eligible for the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?
- Applicant is a Queensland female founded and led business
- Applicant is undertaking a new early-stage capital raise
- Detailed eligibility criteria are provided on the linked program website
4
When does the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund close?
Applications close on 30 June 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
5
What activities are funded?
Matched funding to support an early-stage capital raise for female founded and led businesses in Queensland.
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How do I apply for the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund?
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