Let’s get real about grants
At last count, there were about 500 federal and state government business grants.
Don’t despair – we’ve narrowed it down to the top government grants for startups and scale ups.
There’s also our discovery service to uncover grants specific to your industry. Because you don’t want to leave government money on the table.
- Find the right grant
- Give it your best shot
- Outsource the stress
- Grants experts
- Transparent pricing options
“The grant application for the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is an absolute beast of a process. I’ve really enjoyed working with John to secure it.”
Jeanette Cheah
Co-founder,
Hex
Grants service (at a glance)
EMDG
- Discuss eligibility
- Support document collation
- Calculate your expenditure
- Prepare Austrade application
From $1,500
for $15k EMDG spend
Discovery
- Define project scope
- Learn about your business
- Find the best grants for you
- Prepare report + discuss
From $1,500
(initial 30-min call free)
Simpler
- Innovation Connect (ACT)
- Ignite Ideas Fund (QLD)
- Female Founders Co-Investment Fund (QLD)
From $3,000
for a $25k grant
Complex
- Boosting Female Founders Initiative (national)
- MVP Ventures 2023-2024 (NSW)
- Seed-Start (SA)
- Industry Growth Program (national)
From $4,000
for a $25k grant
Prices exclude GST.
If the grant has an expression of interest fee, we’ll refund all of it for ‘complex grants’ and half of it for ‘simpler grants’ if you lodge a full grant application with us.
What’s success-based pricing?
We offer it for our Complex Grants service
It reduces your upfront costs, which is good for short term cashflow, but the overall cost is higher since we take on more risk. Either way: it’s your choice whether to use it or stick with our standard pricing.
Grants in more detail
More info on the grants that typically suit startups and fast-growing businesses.
This program supports Queensland female founders via the Female Founders Co-investment Fund.
Key details:
- Aims to support eligible businesses to leverage funding and secure new investment to build business capacity
- Grants from $50,000 to $200,000 matched at a 3:1 ratio over 12 months, for either a single investment or a raise round led by an eligible investment entity
- Visit the grant page for more info
Our fee:
| $3,500 for $50k grant |
| $4,000 for $75k grant |
| $5,000 for $100k grant |
| $7,000 for $200k grant |
Who it’s for:
Female founders of startup businesses preparing to scale into domestic and global markets. It includes expert mentoring and advice for some successful applicants.Key details:
- Grant value: $25,000 to $480,000 (depending on the grant round)
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Expression of interest required
- Released via grant rounds – currently awaiting the Australian Government to announce the next round
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
| $16k for $300k grant | $13,400 upfront for a $300k grant + $8,000 if successful |
| $19k for $400k grant | $15,900 upfront for a $400k grant + $9,500 if successful |
| $22k for $500k grant | $18,400 upfront for a $500k grant + $11,000 if successful |
Who it’s for:
The EMDG aims to help Australian SMEs grow their exports in international markets by contributing to the cost of marketing/promoting their goods and services overseas.
Key details:
- Austrade assesses applications and makes a grant offer to each eligible applicant
- Offers are based on the total funding pool and number of eligible applicants
- If you accept the grant offer, you enter into an agreement with Austrade, specifying the amount and timeframe
- Grant percentage: up to 50% (you must match this)
- Upfront application followed by a milestone report to claim your funds
Visit Austrade for more info.
Our fee:
| $1,500 +GST for $15,000 grant |
| $2,250 +GST for $30,000 grant |
| $4,500 +GST for $60,000 grant |
| $6,500 +GST for $100,000 grant |
| $8,500 +GST for $140,000 grant |
| $11,500 +GST for $200,000 grant |
| $15,500 +GST for $300,000 grant |
Who it’s for:
Generally QLD-based companies with high-growth potential, and no more than 50 FTEs, that are seeking to undertake a commercialisation project.Key details:
- Tier 1 grants: Up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months long
- Tier 2 grants: $100,000-$200,000 for projects up to 24 months long
- Grant percentage: 80% (Tier 1) or 50% (Tier 2)
- Expression of interest required – currently closed
Our fee:
| $3,000 for $25k grant |
| $3,500 for $50k grant |
| $4,000 for $75k grant |
| $5,000 for $100k grant |
| $7,000 for $200k grant |
Who it’s for:
ACT-based early stage startups (less than $2 million in turnover) with an innovative idea that requires support to assess feasibility, develop prototypes or carry out other activities to become market-ready.
Key details:
- Grant value: $10,000 to $30,000
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this in $ or time)
- Expression of interest required
- The funding round for 2024 is now open and will close 16 April 2024
Visit the grants page for more info.
Our fee:
$3,000 for $25k grant (price guide only)
Who it’s for:
This program supports startups and innovative SMEs in the product lifecycle between early-stage research and mature investment opportunities.Key details:
- Grant value: $25,000-$50,000
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Expression of interest required
- Applications close 30/04/2024
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $4k for $25k grant | $3,400 upfront for a $25k grant + $2,000 if successful |
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
Who it’s for:
Early stage SA businesses with high-growth potential, seeking help to commercialise an innovative product/service.Key details:
- Seed Grants: $50,000-$100,000 (you must match half the grant amount)
- Start Grants: $100,001-$500,000 (you must match the grant amount)
- Expression of interest required
- Ongoing grant (no closing date)
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $4k for $25k grant | $3,400 upfront for a $25k grant + $2,000 if successful |
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
| $16k for $300k grant | $13,400 upfront for a $300k grant + $8,000 if successful |
| $19k for $400k grant | $15,900 upfront for a $400k grant + $9,500 if successful |
| $22k for $500k grant | $18,400 upfront for a $500k grant + $11,000 if successful |
Who it’s for:
This program supports innovative SMEs undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects that align with government priorities to build Australian manufacturing capabilities and within priority areas for the National Reconstruction Fund.
Key details:
- Grant value: $50,000-$250,000 for early-stage commercialisation projects
- Grant value: $100,000-$5,000,000 for commercialisation and growth projects
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Expression of interest required
- Ongoing (no closing date)
Visit the grant site for more info.
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
| $16k for $300k grant | $13,400 upfront for a $300k grant + $8,000 if successful |
| $19k for $400k grant | $15,900 upfront for a $400k grant + $9,00 if successful |
| $22k for $500k grant | $18,400 upfront for a $500k grant + $11,000 if successful |
| $25k for $600k grant | $20,900 upfront for a $600k grant + $12,500 if successful |
| $28k for $700k grant | $23,400 upfront for a $700k grant + $14,000 if successful |
| $31k for $800k grant | $25,900 upfront for a $800k grant + $15,500 if successful |
| $34k for $900k grant | $28,400 upfront for a $900k grant + $17,000 if successful |
| $37k for $1m grant | $30,900 upfront for a $1m grant + $18,500 if successful |
| $POA for $1m+ grants | $POA for $1m+ grants |
Getting grant fatigue? We hear you (and we’re here to help).
