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Business Skills Mentoring program
Business Victoria · Australia
The Business Skills Mentoring program provides eligible small business owners with three one-hour mentoring sessions to be used within three months. It is designed to help businesses build skills, set goals and navigate challenges related to growth, investment, expansion and innovation.
Deadline
31 May 2026
Duration
3 one-hour mentoring sessions within 3 months
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
Must be an eligible small business owner
Must submit an online expression of interest
Priority is for businesses in six specified sectors
Must complete the pre-mentoring stage if invited
The program is for eligible small business owners in Victoria. Applicants must submit an online expression of interest and will be assessed against the eligibility criteria in the program guidelines. The program is targeted to small business owners operating in six priority sectors: advanced manufacturing and defence, agribusiness, circular economy, digital technologies, health technologies and medical research, and regional tourism. If deemed eligible, applicants must complete a pre-mentoring stage before enrolment and mentor matching.
What's Funded
Participation in a mentoring program consisting of three one-hour sessions with an experienced business professional covering topics such as marketing, communication, finance, strategic planning, digitalisation and change management.Expected Outcomes
Participants are expected to build business capability, set goals, improve decision-making and better position their business to invest, expand and innovate.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
early_stagegrowthestablished
Funding Purposes
innovationmarketingtrainingother
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Business Skills Mentoring program?
The Business Skills Mentoring program is a business grant offered by Business Victoria in Australia. The Business Skills Mentoring program provides eligible small business owners with three one-hour mentoring sessions to be used within three months. It is designed to help businesses build skills, set goals and navigate challenges related to growth, investment, expansion and innovation.
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Who is eligible for the Business Skills Mentoring program?
Must be an eligible small business owner
Must submit an online expression of interest
Priority is for businesses in six specified sectors
Must complete the pre-mentoring stage if invited
3
When does the Business Skills Mentoring program close?
Applications close on 31 May 2026.
4
What activities are funded?
Participation in a mentoring program consisting of three one-hour sessions with an experienced business professional covering topics such as marketing, communication, finance, strategic planning, digitalisation and change management.
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How do I apply for the Business Skills Mentoring program?
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