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Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC
Australian Government · Australia
This Victorian program provides eligible small businesses in selected priority sectors with mentoring support to help them invest, expand and innovate. Successful applicants can access 3 one-hour mentoring sessions over 3 months.
Deadline
31 May 2026
Duration
3 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Be registered in Victoria and operating within one of the 6 priority sectors
• Be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
• Have an Australian business number (ABN) held continuously from 2024-12-01
• Have 20 or fewer employees
Businesses must be registered in Victoria and operate within one of the 6 priority sectors: advanced manufacturing and defence, agribusiness, circular economy, digital technologies, health technologies and medical research, or regional tourism. They must be registered for GST, have an ABN held continuously from 1 December 2024, and have 20 or fewer employees.
What's Funded
Accessing business mentoring sessions covering topics such as marketing, communication, finance, strategic planning, digitalisation and change management.Expected Outcomes
Improved business capability and advice to support investment, expansion and innovation in eligible small businesses.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
traininginnovationother
Keywords
mentoringsmall businessVictoriaadvanced manufacturingdefenceagribusinesscircular economydigital technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC?
The Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. This Victorian program provides eligible small businesses in selected priority sectors with mentoring support to help them invest, expand and innovate. Successful applicants can access 3 one-hour mentoring sessions over 3 months.
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Who is eligible for the Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC?
- Be registered in Victoria and operating within one of the 6 priority sectors
- Be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
- Have an Australian business number (ABN) held continuously from 2024-12-01
- Have 20 or fewer employees
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When does the Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC close?
Applications close on 31 May 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Accessing business mentoring sessions covering topics such as marketing, communication, finance, strategic planning, digitalisation and change management.
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