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Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

Funds Queensland women-led innovation businesses raising early-stage equity through matched co-investment grants.

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Advance Queensland runs the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund for majority women-owned, innovation-driven businesses based in Queensland. It gives a grant of AUD 50,000 to AUD 200,000 that matches private investment at a 1:3 ratio, helping women-led startups close an early-stage capital raise. Applications stay open until the funding is fully allocated, with a final closing date of 30 June 2027.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 19 Jun 2026Source: advance.qld.gov.au