This program will provide targeted support on a co-contribution basis (cash) to female founders of startup businesses to scale into domestic and global markets. The program will also offer expert mentoring and advice to a select number of eligible applicants. Grants between $100,000 and $400,000 (covering up to 50% of the eligible project value – unless you can meet additional priority group requirements).

• When to apply: Round 3 of the program opens 6 May 2022 and will be delivered through a two-stage competitive selection process. Applicants must first apply via an Expression of Interest (EOI). If successful, applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application.EOI applications close 2 June 2022 05:00pm AEST
  Stage Two is expected to open in October 2022 and the anticipated grant commencement is expected in February 2023.
• Who can apply: Female founded (majority owned and led by women) startups with a combined annual turnover of less than $20 million for each of the three financial years prior to the lodgment of the application who wish to scale their existing business into domestic and global markets.
• Link: For further information, please visit the program website here.