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Innovative New Ventures pilot program

Business Victoria · Australia

The Innovative New Ventures pilot program helps small tourism businesses in Victoria navigate regulatory requirements, diversify their offering and bring new and innovative products to market. It includes case management support, a case study library and improved access to information.

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Funding

Up to $2M

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Operate, or plan to operate, in Victoria Sole trader or business with up to 20 staff New project or enhancement valued at up to $2 million Must be experiencing regulatory difficulty; case study contributors need a venture launched in the past 18 months
Applicants must operate, or plan to operate, in Victoria; be a sole trader or employ up to 20 staff; have a new project or enhancement valued at up to $2 million; participate in program evaluation by providing transparent information about the project; and be experiencing or have experienced difficulty navigating regulatory requirements. For case study contributions, businesses must have brought a new venture into the market in the past 18 months and be willing to have information about their project published.

What's Funded

Participation in a pilot program providing case management support for tourism ventures facing regulatory barriers, contribution to a case study library, and access to improved regulatory information and support channels.

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Expected Outcomes

Businesses better understand and navigate regulatory requirements, bring new tourism products to market, diversify their offerings, and contribute insights that inform future government support programs.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

sole_tradercompanypartnershiptrustother

Stage

early_stagegrowth

Funding Purposes

innovationcommercialisationother

Keywords

tourismvisitor economyregulationred tapeinnovationnew venturescase managementsmall business

Official Grant Page

Business Victoria

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Innovative New Ventures pilot program?

The Innovative New Ventures pilot program is a business grant offered by Business Victoria in Australia, providing Up to $2M in funding. The Innovative New Ventures pilot program helps small tourism businesses in Victoria navigate regulatory requirements, diversify their offering and bring new and innovative products to market. It includes case management support, a case study library and improved access to information.
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How much funding does the Innovative New Ventures pilot program provide?

The Innovative New Ventures pilot program provides Up to $2M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Innovative New Ventures pilot program?

Operate, or plan to operate, in Victoria Sole trader or business with up to 20 staff New project or enhancement valued at up to $2 million Must be experiencing regulatory difficulty; case study contributors need a venture launched in the past 18 months
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What activities are funded?

Participation in a pilot program providing case management support for tourism ventures facing regulatory barriers, contribution to a case study library, and access to improved regulatory information and support channels.
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