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First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD

Australian Government · Australia

This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses in Queensland that are established and looking to scale. It offers investment grants and business strategic advisory services to help accelerate innovation, growth and wealth creation.

Funding

Up to $100K

Deadline

4 Feb 2027

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Be a First Nations owned business • Be established and operating in Queensland • Be currently developing an innovative product or service • Be seeking advisory support and possible funding to accelerate the innovation
To be eligible, applicants must be a First Nations owned business, be established and operating in Queensland, be currently developing an innovative product or service, and be seeking advisory support and possible funding to accelerate the innovation.

What's Funded

Activities include accelerating an innovative product or service, pursuing innovation and calculated business growth, and obtaining strategic advisory services covering legal, finance, marketing, mentoring, and grant and tender writing.

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Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include accelerated business growth, stronger business capability, successful scaling of innovative products or services, and increased wealth creation for First Nations businesses.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyindigenous_organisationother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisationmarketingother

Keywords

First NationsAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderQueenslandinnovationbusiness growthadvisory servicesimpact investmentscaling

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD?

The First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $100K in funding. This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses in Queensland that are established and looking to scale. It offers investment grants and business strategic advisory services to help accelerate innovation, growth and wealth creation.
2

How much funding does the First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD provide?

The First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD provides Up to $100K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD?

  • Be a First Nations owned business
  • Be established and operating in Queensland
  • Be currently developing an innovative product or service
  • Be seeking advisory support and possible funding to accelerate the innovation
4

When does the First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD close?

Applications close on 4 Feb 2027.
5

What activities are funded?

Activities include accelerating an innovative product or service, pursuing innovation and calculated business growth, and obtaining strategic advisory services covering legal, finance, marketing, mentoring, and grant and tender writing.
6

How do I apply for the First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD?

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