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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershipother

Stage

early_stage

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisationmarketingother

Keywords

innovationcommercialisationtechnologystart-upsentrepreneursprototypesoftware developmentmarket testing

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.
2

How much funding does the Innovation Connect ACT provide?

The Innovation Connect ACT provides $10K – $30K in funding.
3

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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