Innovation Booster Grant WA

About this grant

This program provides funding to WA start-ups and small businesses to help them commercialise innovative ideas or projects, and to expand to create jobs.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisation must be:
• Be registered in western australia (wa) with either an australian business number (abn) or australian company number (acn)
• Be developing an innovative project in wa, with a total budget less than $100,000
• Remain based in wa for the next 3 years
• Be a solvent start-up or small business, employing between 1 and 20 people
• Be able to co-contribute the applicable amount of the requested funding costs.
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What the funding covers

• Matched funding of up to $50K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/innovation-booster-grant-wa for application details

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