Landing Pads and Dealroom

About this grant

These programs support tech scaleups to expand into new markets and find international investors.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Market-ready tech start-up businesses.
• Businesses should:
• Have an existing product with customers and/or partners
• Have the funding available to expand internationally, including at least 12 months of runway
• Be able to communicate their objectives and vision for international growth
• Have reasons to expand to a market with landing pad service, including existing sales, leads or a market opportunity.
• Support for employers to build a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Funding for after-hours youth activities in moree
• Loans for aboriginal and torres strait islander owned small businesses

What the funding covers

• Tailored advice and in-market experiences.

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/landing-pads for application details

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