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Find similar grantsIgnite Ideas Fund is sponsored by Advance Queensland. The Ignite Ideas Fund, a key initiative under Advance Queensland, supports the commercialisation of highly innovative and new products, processes, or services.
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Up to $100,000 (Tier 1) or up to $200,000 (Tier 2). Round 13 (past round); new rounds are announced periodically Queensland-based SMEs (up to 50 FTEs) with an innovative product/service at MVP stage or beyond Co-contribution Required? Yes (20% cash for Tier 1; 50% cash for Tier 2) Varies by round; Round 13 is closed Purpose and Program Overview The Ignite Ideas Fund is a key initiative under Advance Queensland.
Its purpose is to support the commercialisation of highly innovative and new products, processes, or services. The program aims to establish Queensland as a major centre for Australian innovation and startups. The fund’s objectives include strengthening key industries in Queensland, diversifying the state’s economy, and enabling Queensland businesses to compete in domestic and global markets.
It also aims to engage and benefit regional Queensland, creating new jobs. This program plays a role in fast-tracking innovative products and services from the prototype or minimum viable product stage to commercial readiness. It helps businesses tap into new markets and attract further investment.
Grant amount or funding range: Tier 1: Up to $100,000 (excluding GST). Tier 2: Greater than $100,000 and up to $200,000 (excluding GST). Application open and close dates: Applications for Ignite Ideas Fund Round 13 are currently closed.
Previous rounds closed in April/June 2025. Eligible industries or business types: Queensland-based small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with high-growth potential. Required co-contributions: Yes, a cash contribution is required.
Tier 1: At least 20% of the funding sought. Tier 2: An amount equal to the funding sought (1:1 matched funding). Location/state/territory applicability: Queensland.
Businesses must be headquartered in Queensland. The Ignite Ideas Fund is open to a broad range of innovative industries. The program focuses on supporting businesses that contribute to strengthening key industries and diversifying the Queensland economy.
Minimum and maximum amounts per stream: Tier 1: Projects can receive up to $100,000. Tier 2: Projects can receive between $100,001 and $200,000. Categories or streams of funding: The fund has two tiers based on the grant amount.
It supports projects that commercialise new and innovative products, processes, or services. Successful applicants may also be eligible for business development support through the Ignite+ program. Project timeline or eligible funding duration: Tier 1 projects: Up to 12 months duration.
Tier 2 projects: Up to 24 months duration. Business structure or size: Queensland-based small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Must have no more than 50 full-time-equivalent employees.
Must not be a subsidiary of a group of companies that has more than 50 full-time-equivalent employees in total. Registered business location: The business must be headquartered in Queensland and have an ABN registered in Queensland as its principal place of business. Minimum/maximum turnover: Not specified.
Insurance or compliance obligations: Not explicitly detailed, but standard business insurances and compliance are expected. ABN/GST status: Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the time of complete application submission. Product, process, or service must be at a minimum viable product (MVP) stage or beyond.
Must be a unique product, process, or service with a commercial outcome and growth potential. Must have identified a customer, investor, or industry partner. Cannot have received funding for the proposed project activity from another state, federal, or local government source.
Tier 1 applicants must not have previously received an Ignite Ideas Fund grant. Tier 2 applicants who previously received a Tier 1 grant for a different project must have completed that project. Eligible Activities and Expenses The Ignite Ideas Fund supports activities and expenses directly related to commercialising innovative products or services.
Eligible costs may include: Salary expenditure for employees (including founders, existing, and new staff) directly contributing to the project (capped at 20% of total project cost). Services provided by unrelated, external parties (e.g., testing, design, professional services). Legal and intellectual property (IP) costs.
Consumables used for the project. Minor market-driven modifications. Industry compliance testing and product validation.
Small-scale production of prototypes for showcasing and demonstration. Third-party technical services support testing and validation. Equipment not exceeding $9,000 per item (capped at 10% of total project cost).
Travel and subsistence costs. Planning activities to commercialise the project. Attend trade delegations or trade shows as an exhibitor or attendee.
Specific customer or investor engagement activities. Market research and competitor analysis. Ineligible costs typically include general business operating costs, infrastructure, and R&D activities with no commercial outcomes.
The Ignite Ideas Fund is a competitive grant program. A judging panel assesses applications. Key evaluation criteria include: Innovation and market potential: The uniqueness and growth potential of the project.
Project feasibility: The project’s plan, budget, timeframes, and identified risks. Technical and management capability: The applicant’s ability to deliver the project, including evidence of prior projects and identified partners. Anticipated outcomes for Queensland: Benefits to the business, creation of high-value jobs, and broader economic and knowledge-based benefits for the state.
Applications for Ignite Ideas Fund Round 13 are currently closed. New funding rounds are periodically announced. Businesses should monitor the official Advance Queensland website for future opportunities.
Successful applicants to the Ignite Ideas Fund may also gain eligibility for the Ignite+ business development support program. Consider these points for your application: Double-check all eligibility criteria for the specific round to ensure you meet the requirements. Ensure your product or service is at or beyond the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage.
Clearly articulate the innovation and market potential of your project. Provide a detailed project plan, budget, and demonstrate your cash co-contribution. Highlight how your project will create new jobs and contribute to Queensland’s economy.
Engaging an accredited government grants consultant can increase your chances of success. Consider consulting with a professional grant specialist, such as Pattens Group. We offer initial assessments to review your business’s eligibility and evaluate how well your project aligns with the grant’s objectives.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Queensland-based SMEs (up to 50 FTEs) with an innovative product/service at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage or beyond. A cash co-contribution (20% for Tier 1; 50% for Tier 2) is required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $100,000 (Tier 1) or up to $200,000 (Tier 2) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.