Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

The focus areas, of the Fund include fostering a strong, inclusive, and sustainable innovation ecosystem, supporting innovation-led events and activities, encouraging collaboration and partnerships, sharing knowledge, developing innovation capabilities, accelerating the development of new and emerging technologies and industries, building skills and connections of event participants, and contributing to Queensland’s productivity and economic development.

The Fund provides grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, covering up to 50% of the total cash expenditure budget required to deliver eligible events. It is intended for Queensland-based organisations that are legal entities, hold an active Australian Business Number, are registered for GST, are the event owners with all necessary approvals, have been operational for at least 12 months, and hold or can secure public liability insurance of at least $20 million.

Eligible organisations can use this funding to host events that explore new or emerging innovations, opportunities, or services while fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge within the innovation ecosystem. Through these events, participants develop skills, knowledge, and connections, which support the growth of Queensland’s innovation sector and contribute to the establishment of a mature and prosperous innovation ecosystem across the state.

Certain applicants are ineligible, including individuals or unincorporated groups, government agencies, statutory bodies, political parties, organisations that have not met previous reporting requirements, those seeking funding for events already supported outside this Fund, or organisations already funded through other departmental innovation programs unless the request addresses a new and unique priority.

For more information, visit Queensland Government.