In the last WSBC Business Leader Luncheon AusIndustry announced the launch of the new Entrepreneurs' Infrastructure Program. Below we highlight how you can access the program and benefit from funding.

If your business needs help to grow and commercialise ideas, you can now apply for:

• Accelerating Commercialisation
• two new Business Management services (Business Growth and Supply Chain Facilitation).

These new programmes are offered as part of the Australian Government’s $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme.

Businesses needing help to bring their ideas to market can now access the Accelerating Commercialisation element.

Businesses can also access two new services under the Business Management element of the Programme, which provides support for business improvement and growth.

Accelerating Commercialisation

Under Accelerating Commercialisation, experienced Commercialisation Advisers will guide your business through the commercialisation process. The programme will provide you with the advice, experience and networks you need to attract investment and to commercialise your ideas.

Eligible businesses may also receive matching grants of up to $1 million.

Accelerating Commercialisation will support entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative businesses to create the technologies, jobs and industries of the future.

New Business Management services

If you meet Business Management eligibility criteria, you can apply for two new services:

• Business Growth services, which will work with high growth potential businesses for up to two years to develop and embed the capabilities, knowledge and strategies to accelerate growth.
• Supply Chain Facilitation services, which will encourage businesses to participate in domestic and global supply chains and to generate sustainable business growth, as well as provide opportunities to connect and network with their customers.

Both complement Business Evaluation and Business Growth Grant services launched under the Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme on 1 July 2014.

Who is eligible?

To apply for Accelerating Commercialisation and Business Management services, you’ll need to meet relevant services eligibility and merit criteria. For more information, visit the Eligibility page or call 13 28 46. More in depth face-to-face assistance is also available from AusIndustry’s national network.

How do I apply?

Visit the Entrepreneurs Infrastructure Programme page for information on how to apply today.