Financial assistance

AusIndustry is the Australian Government's principal business program within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs delivered in the form of innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business development, industry support and venture capital. This link does not mean that AusIndustry endorses this site or its content.

Eligibility criteria

AusIndustry is an Australian Government agency. There may be some eligibility requirements to participate in or access various AusIndustry programs.

For more information visit AusIndustry

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps Australian companies to succeed in international business, attract productive foreign direct investment into Australia and promote Australia's education sector internationally.

Austrade is represented in more than 100 overseas locations in over 55 countries and through a network of offices in Australia. Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors.

Eligibility criteria

Austrade is a statutory agency under the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. There may be eligibility requirements to participate in or access various Austrade programs.

For more information visit Austrade.

Austrade ICT is the Australian Government's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry network.

This site provides information to Australian technology companies looking to internationalise. Information is available on export ready programs, international market opportunities, assistance programs, as well as many other useful topics.

Eligibility criteria

Austrade is a statutory agency under the umbrella of the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. There are no eligibility criteria for accessing Austrade ICT.

For more information visit the Austrade ICT website.

ASX operates Australia's primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities. It also provides comprehensive market data and information to a range of users.

Eligibility criteria

Nil

Visit the ASX at www.asx.com.au

The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation has developed a number of online directories to promote Queensland industry sectors including: aviation and defence, biotechnology, marine, fibre composites, food manufacturers, environmental technologies and services and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Eligibility criteria

Click here to access the online directories

Provides information on Australia's foreign and trade policy as well as important travel advisories.

Eligibility criteria

Nil

Go to www.dfat.gov.au

VCLP is an entitlement program that provides new venture capital funds and their foreign investors with exemption from capital gains tax on eligible investments.

The program is aimed at increasing foreign investment in the Australian venture capital sector.

Eligibility criteria

ICT businesses which have less than $250 million in assets may be able to access venture capital from funds registered under VCLP.

For eligibility criteria and more information, visit the VCLP website.