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Innovation Connect ACT
Australian Government · Australia
Innovation Connect ACT provides matched funding to Canberra-based businesses to help develop and commercialise innovative products and services. It supports smaller technology-focused start-ups and entrepreneurs progressing viable ideas towards investment or commercialisation.
Funding
$10K – $30K
Closed
10 Apr 2026
Location
Canberra
Who Can Apply
Annual turnover under $2 million
Operations based in Canberra
Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
Must agree to enter into a funding agreement with Canberra Innovation Network
To be eligible, applicants must have annual turnover of less than $2 million, operations based in Canberra, an Australian Business Number (ABN), and agree to enter into a funding agreement with the Canberra Innovation Network. The program is aimed at smaller, technology-focused Canberra-based businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs in the early stages of preparing an innovative product or service for investment or commercialisation.
What's Funded
Developing a product prototype, developing functional software, developing a formal marketing strategy, undertaking market testing, and obtaining professional intellectual property, patenting and legal advice.Expected Outcomes
Progression of an innovative product or service towards investment readiness and commercialisation, including prototypes, functional software, market validation, marketing plans, and IP or legal preparation.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershipother
Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
innovationcommercialisationmarketingother
Keywords
innovationcommercialisationtechnologystart-upsentrepreneursprototypesoftware developmentmarket testing
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Innovation Connect ACT?
The Innovation Connect ACT is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $10K – $30K in funding. Innovation Connect ACT provides matched funding to Canberra-based businesses to help develop and commercialise innovative products and services. It supports smaller technology-focused start-ups and entrepreneurs progressing viable ideas towards investment or commercialisation.
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How much funding does the Innovation Connect ACT provide?
The Innovation Connect ACT provides $10K – $30K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Innovation Connect ACT?
Annual turnover under $2 million
Operations based in Canberra
Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
Must agree to enter into a funding agreement with Canberra Innovation Network
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When does the Innovation Connect ACT close?
Applications closed on 10 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Developing a product prototype, developing functional software, developing a formal marketing strategy, undertaking market testing, and obtaining professional intellectual property, patenting and legal advice.
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How do I apply for the Innovation Connect ACT?
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