Programs and Services
Here is a list of funding programs and services designed to assist in innovation activities.

Organisation

Program Name

Description

Australian Institute for Commercialisation
http://www.ausicom.com/

TechFast

Solutions to technical product, process or service issues or growth opportunities

Inventor Service

Inventor seeks advice

Innovation Coaching

Innovation Coaches have been engaged by the AIC to support innovative Queensland businesses through a range of activities directed to the commercialisation of new ideas as well as innovation in the broader economy.

Technology Clinics

Solutions to technical product, process or service issues or growth opportunities

· Commercialisation Advice

· Commercialisation Bootcamp

· Market Intelligence

· Ideas2Market workshops

Advice on Commercialisation of a product or service

Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

R&D Tax Concession

Funding for Industrial Research and Development in Australia

Commonwealth Government – Commercialisation Australia
http://www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au/

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Skills and Knowledge

Provides funds to access to specialist advice and services to build the skills, knowledge and linkages required to successfully commercialise new ideas.

Proof of Concept

Provide grants to successful applicants to test the commercial viability of the business model for a product, process or service.

Early Stage Commercialisation

Provide funding for activities that develop a new product, process or service to the stage where it can be taken to market.

Enterprise Connect http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/

Manufacturing Technology

Small or Medium Enterprise seeks advice and funding to improve productivity, increase competitiveness and realise growth potential

Gold Coast Innovation Centre

http://www.gcic.net.au

GCIC supports the growth of knowledge-based start-up companies looking to take on the challenges of significant business growth

ICNwww.icnqld.org.au

Industry Capability Network - Queensland

Assists in procurement and project management to maximise local content.

iLab Incubator
http://www.ilab.com.au

ilab provides early stage, high growth technology based companies with the resources necessary to support them during this challenging phase.

Innovation Centre – Sunshine Coast
http://www.innovation-centre.com.au

The Innovation Centre provides an attractive package of business services, designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses an edge in today’s competitive global economy

Queensland Government – Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/science/smart-futures-fund.html

Smart Futures Funds which includes the Queensland Government programs below.

Supports skills development and innovative research and also supports research-industry collaboration

Co-Investment Fund

Supplementary funding to Australian Government and philanthropic funding.

Research Partnerships Program

For projects beyond concept stage that will be undertaken in collaboration with partner organisations.

Smart Futures Fellowships

Funding for researchers to undertake leading research with outcomes for Queensland within 5 to 10 years

Queensland International Fellowships

Allows researchers to undertake collaborative research at leading international institutions

Proof of Concept Fund

Demonstrate the potential commercial viability of the innovation.

Commercialisation Champions

For projects that will transfer commercialisation and research skills between organisations

http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/funding-and-assistance/176.htm

Business and Industry Transformation Incentives (BITI)

For businesses to undertake innovative projects that will promote transformation in the State’s targeted industries.

http://www.bigideaqld.com.au/

What’s Your Big Ideas Queensland?

Provides funding for QLD SMEs to implement an innovative idea.

Business Webinars

QUT Creative Enterprise Australia

http://www.creativeenterprise.qut.com.au

QUT Creative Enterprise Australia is Australia’s only specialist business incubator and business support organisation dedicated to meeting the needs of the creative industries sector.

Climate Change/Energy Grants

Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

Climate Ready

Funding for Research, Development and Commercialisation into clean, green technologies

Green Car Innovation Fund

Funding for Research, Development, Commercialisation and Pre-Production activities for low emission fuel-efficient cars and components

Commonwealth Government – Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
http://www.ret.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Renewable Energy Demonstration

Funds to demonstrate viability of large-scale renewable energy technologies

Second Generation Biofuels R&D

Funds for Research, Development and pre-commercialisation of second generation biofuel technologies

Clean Energy

Funding for Clean Energy Research and Development

Queensland Government – EPA
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/
environmental_management/
sustainability/energy/queensl
and_sustainable_energy_in
novation_fund_qseif/

Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF)

Funds to develop innovative technologies to reduce usage of fossil fuels or water

Queensland Government – Office of Clean Energy
http://www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au/.

Queensland Renewable Energy Fund

Funds for development and deployment of renewable energy generation technologies

Industry Grants

Australian Technology Showcasehttp://ats.business.gov.au

A national networking program aimed at promoting and developing export markets for innovation technology based products.

Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

Automotive Competitiveness and Investment Scheme (ACIS)

Australian Motor Vehicle Producer seeks investment incentives

TCF Small Business

Textile Clothing or Footwear business seeks project funding to improve business operations

Enterprise Connecthttp://www.enterpriseconnect.
gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Researchers in Business

Small or Medium Enterprises seeking a researcher to work on a project

QMI Solutions
http://www.qmisolutions.com.au/

Product and Service Development

Advice on improving product development processes

Sustainable Manufacturing

Advice on more efficient manufacturing processes

Manufacturing Technologies

Access to advanced manufacturing technologies

Industry Capability Network (Qld)

Manufacturer seeks information on upcoming major projects

Queensland Government – Primary Industries and Fisheries
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4791_19338.htm

Pilot Plant Delivery

Food producer seeks food pilot plant facility in South-East Queensland

http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/
cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4791_
9168_ENA_HTML.htm

Micro-lab Testing Facility

Food testing microbiological laboratory

Export Grants and Assistance

Queensland Government – Trade & Investment Queensland

http://www.export.qld.gov.au/seminars-workshops.html

Getting Export Smart

Export Masterclass

A practical hands-on export training initiative designed to help Queensland-based companies take up the export challenge.

Export Masterclass

Provide in-depth information updates for exporters across a range of knowledge areas.

Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

Tradex

Relief from import duty and GST on imported goods that are subsequently exported

Commonwealth Government – Austrade http://www.austrade.gov.au/

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

Funding for export market development activities

Overseas Investment Specialists

Investment from overseas

Commonwealth Government -
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation http://www.efic.gov.au/

Finance and insurance solutions

Aims to increase Australian exports by providing internationally competitive insurance and finance services.

Commonwealth Government -
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation http://www.efic.gov.au/

Finance and insurance solutions

Aims to increase Australian exports by providing internationally competitive insurance and finance services.

Other Assistance

Commonwealth Government - Department of Innovation, Industry, science and Research
www.business.gov.au

Business.gov.au

Access to Government information, transactions and services

Commonwealth Government – AusIndustry
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

Small Business Advisory Services

Small business advice from selected Business Enterprise Centres and other selected centres

Griffith Enterprisehttp://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-enterprise

Commercialisation arm of Griffith University

Queensland Government – DEEDI
http://www.business.qld.gov.au/
smartlicence

SmartLicence and SmartLicence Online

A service to enable Queensland businesses to access Local, State and Commonwealth licensing and registration information in one place.

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/
gobis

GOBiS (Government Business Information Service) and GOBiS Online

A service providing information about government services, grants and support programs available to Qld businesses.

http://www.business.qld.gov.au

www.business.qld.gov.au

Information and assistance on starting, developing or selling a small business in Queensland

http://www.business.qld.gov.au

Tools, resources and support for your business à Services and Support à Workshops and Webinars

Information and assistance on starting, developing or selling a small business in Queensland

http://www.business.qld.gov.au

Starting your business - Essentials for business success

Information and assistance on starting, developing or selling a small business in Queensland

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/
resourcecentre

Business Resource Centre

A service providing business with government and commercial information used for business planning and viability assessment

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/
smartskills

Smart Skills Online

On-line business skills training

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/business-improvement/business-mentoring/index.html

Business Mentoring

Provides an overview of mentoring programs and how you can get involved as a mentor and mentee.

http://www.industry.qld.gov.au/initiatives/780.htm

R&D Forums

Bring together targeted companies with identified issues or opportunities to meet with specialists to identify alternative solutions.

http://www.science.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=13654

QWIN Forums

Q-WIN is a network of innovation support providers across Queensland delivering government sponsored services

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/manufacturing/

High Performance Workplace (HPW) workshops- Support programs for manufacturers

Information to help improve manufacturing businesses

http://www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v3/guis/templates/phnxschcrse/gui_cue_phnxschcrse_sessions.cfm?id=4503&course_id=TENDERBUS%2DWSHOP&search_startrow=21

Tendering for Government Business workshops

For any Queensland business looking to supply the Queensland Government.

http://www.sd.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=15494

ICT Factor

Provides Queensland ICT companies with information on organisations offering assistance programs and services.

Queensland’s Biotechnology and Medical devices Industry Forum (BMDIF)http://www.bmdif.com.au/

Commercialisation matrix

The Commercialisation matrix provides links to programs, services and organisations that can assist with the commercialisation of biotechnology and medical devices products and services.

QUT Blue Boxhttp://www.qutbluebox.com.au

University technology transfer and commercialisation

Technology transfer and commercialisation of Queensland University of Technology

Uniquesthttp://www.uniquest.com.au/

University technology transfer and commercialisation

Main commercialisation company of the University of Queensland

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