Incubator Support
Funding for incubators to assist start-ups to succeed in international markets
Last Updated: 20 January 2021
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Incubator Support
Incubator Support – Provides new and existing incubators with funding to help start-ups develop the capabilities to succeed in international markets.
You can submit an application for Incubator Support at any time.
What do you get?
From $13,000 to $250,000 of funding for up to 2 years. Funding covers eligible project value of up to 65% in regional areas or up to 50% in major cities.
Who is this for?
Australian incubators supporting start-ups, including those with first-generation migrant and refugee founders, to help them achieve commercial success in international markets.
Overview
Incubator Support – New and Existing Incubators gives incubators the help they need to assist start-ups, through:
- delivering high quality services to start-ups to improve their chances of commercial success in international markets
- partnering with first-generation migrant and refugee support organisations to assist migrant and refugee founders to establish their business both nationally and internationally
- assisting start-ups with a regional focus to expand and scale their business
We also assist successful applicants to access public data through the DataStart program and will promote start-ups through case studies on the data.gov.au portal.
Incubator Support Initiative is one of 4 elements that form the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.
Eligibility
What are the eligibility criteria?
To get a New and Existing Incubators grant, you must be either:
- operating an existing incubator
- establishing a new incubator
Your incubator must foster and facilitate the development of innovative start-ups focused on international trade.
You must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following:
- an entity incorporated in Australia
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an incorporated not for profit organisation
- a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO)
- a local government agency or body
You must provide:
- an Approval letter from your board or chief executive officer
- an Accountant’s declaration for grants over $50,000 to show you can fund your share of the project costs
Your project must:
- include eligible activities and expenditure
- have an eligible project value of at least $26,000 for projects in major cities
- have an eligible project value of at least $20,000 for projects in regional areas
Read the Grant opportunity guidelines for more information on the eligibility criteria.
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Applying
The New and Existing Incubators grant is highly competitive.
We encourage you to read the grant opportunity guidelines, sample EOI, sample application form and sample grant agreement before you apply.
How do you apply?
To apply, you must submit your EOI and application through the online portal.
You will need to set up an account when you first log into the portal. The portal allows you to apply for and manage a grant or service in a secure online environment.
After you submit your EOI and it is considered eligible you will be sent a notification email on how to apply. A RIF will be assigned to give feedback and assist you in drafting your application.
Apply now for Incubator Support – New and Existing Incubators
Complete the online application form if you:
- read the grant opportunity guidelines
- meet the eligibility criteria
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Need help?
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Contact us for help with your application or to find out more.
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Grant recipients
Entrepreneurs’ Programme
The Incubator Support Initiative is part of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme. It aims to help businesses to:
- improve their growth capabilities and networks
- engage with researchers
- foster innovation
- encourage commercialisation of novel products, processes or services