FoundHer grants now open

Applications are now open for the FoundHer Grant Program, with $110,000 in funding available to support South Australian women-led businesses grow, scale and expand into new markets.

Delivered by Women in Innovation, the program provides strategic support, profile-building opportunities and access to valuable networks to help women founders take their businesses to the next level.

Grants available include:

• 4 x $20,000 Launch Grants - Supporting women founders to validate growth opportunities, strengthen their market presence and prepare to scale.

• 1 x $30,000 FoundHer Elevate Grant - Supporting a high-growth, women-led business to expand into national or international markets.

The Women in Business Program is a flagship initiative under South Australia’s Small Business Strategy 2023-2030, supporting women to start, run and grow businesses.

Applications close 11:59pm ACST on Friday, 14 August 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit the FoundHer program page.

*Note: FoundHer was previously known as the Fearless Innovator Grant Program.