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Advance Queensland Innovation Events Fund

Advance Queensland Innovation Events Fund — Seed

Provides event organizers in Queensland with practical support through the Advance Queensland Innovation Events Fund for innovation networking.

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Eligibility · Australia · AU-QLD

The Advance Queensland Innovation Events Fund provides grants of $10,000 to $25,000 (exclusive of GST) to Queensland-incorporated organisations planning to run innovation and entrepreneurship events in the state. The fund is administered by the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) and processed through the SmartyGrants platform. Funding covers up to 50 percent of

Innovation and entrepreneurship events run by QLD-incorporated organisations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026