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METROID MAG 11

State Grants

Jobs for NSW Fund - NSW
Encourages small business in NSW to hire new employees and expand
their business. Provides NSW businesses with a $5,000 payroll tax
rebate when they employ new workers in new eligible employment or a
grant of up to $2,000 for non-payroll tax paying small businesses when
they hire new employees. You can claim the grant once the position has
been in place for 12 months.
Find out more at:
www.business.gov.au/assistance/jobs-for-nsw

Pilot SME Growth Program - ACT
The Pilot SME Growth Program can help you to grow your small
business and make it more competitive. It offers a free review of your
business by and experienced business advisor and a grant for upto
$5,000 to make the recommended improvements in the review report.
Find out more info at:
www.business.gov.au/assistance/pilot-sme-growth-program

Innovation Connect - ACT
Designed to help Canberra-based businesses develop innovative
products and services commercialisation. The program has two
categories: Proof of Technology - $5,000 to $30,000 of matching
funding for proving your concept (eg developing a prototype). Funding
rounds are held around two or three times a year. Accelerating
Innovation - $5,000 to $10,000 of matching funding to further
accelerate the commercialisation of your innovation. Applications
can be assessed at any time.
Find out more info at:
www.business.act.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/grants/innovation-connect

Mentoring for Growth - QLD
Offers eligible businesses access to a panel of 8-10 mentors to
help their business grow. For businesses with challenges relating to
business growth and innovation. It is not recommended for start-ups
or early stage businesses.
Find out more at:
www.business.gov.au/assistance/mentoring-for-growth-qld

Grow Your Business - VIC
Designed to help small businesses develop and implement strategies
to become internationally competitive.Funds a portion of the cost of
engaging an independant specialist to undertake on eof the following:
Business Development Plan - grant covers 50% of total project cost
up to $7,500.
Business Strategic Review - 75% of total project cost up to $4,000
Group and Network Programs - 75% of total project cost up to $15,000.
Find out more info at:
www.business.vic.gov.au/support-for-your-business/grants-and-assistance/
grow-your-business

Business Transformation Voucher Program - SA
Provides funds to help South Australian manufacturing businesses gain
expert advice to help their business grow and diversify. Vouchers of up
to $50,000 are available for businesses to engage with providers that
can help them with: reviewing their current business and manufactur-
ing processes, marketing and branding, business models and business
planning, management training and mentoring, getting the business
ready for exporting, putting review recommendations in place.
Find out more info at:
www.business.gov.au/assistance/business-transformation-voucher-program-sa