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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.

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Closing Soon

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.

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Expected Outcomes

Participants are expected to build business capability, set goals, improve decision-making and better position their business to invest, expand and innovate.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

innovationmarketingtrainingother

Keywords

mentoringsmall businessbusiness capabilityinnovationstrategic planningdigitalisationmarketingfinance

Official Grant Page

Business Victoria

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.
2

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.
5

How do I apply for the Business Skills Mentoring program?

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