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Government of South Australia - Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceOffice for Small Family and Business

Grant programs

Guidelines, criteria and application processes for a range of programs

The South Australian Government has a range of programs to help you start, run and grow your business.

See below for information on programs including guidelines, eligibility criteria and application processes.

Growth and innovation programs

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Research and Innovation Fund

The Research and Innovation Fund (RIF) supports researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate your progress and bring your great ideas to the marketplace.
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Seed-Start Program

Focussed on providing early-stage, high growth potential businesses access to grant funding to accelerate business development and commercialisation.
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SA Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF)

The SA Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF) invests in dynamic and innovative early-stage companies to accelerate your growth.
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See it Live

Bringing South Australia's music scene back to life through vouchers, grants and support programs.
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Mentoring, coaching and growth programs

The South Australian Government have partnered with business advisors and experts to further equip you with the knowledge you need to start, run and grow your business.

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Take the Australian Government's quiz to identify what support is available

The Australian Government has provided businesses with a tool to find grants, funding and support programs available across government.

Visit business.gov.au

Workforce and regional support

Wage subsidies

Helping you to hire and retain eligible job seekers in ongoing and sustainable positions.

Apprentices and trainees

You can access South Australian and Australian government support to take on an apprentice or trainee.

Other allowances

Additional support and allowances to help you train and maintain a skilled workforce.

Primary producers and regional grants

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions provides and supports a number of funds, initiatives and programs to develop our state's primary industries.
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