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FoundHer Grant Program

Supporting South Australian women founders to grow and scale their businesses

The Women in Business FoundHer Grant Program supports South Australian women founders to build and scale businesses through grant funding, founder support and access to strategic networks.

Women founders continue to face barriers accessing the capital, networks and support needed to grow their businesses. FoundHer helps address this by backing South Australian women-led businesses with funding, visibility and practical support to take their next step.

Apply now for a FoundHer grant

Applications for the 2026 FoundHer Grant Program are now open.

A total of $110,000 in grant funding is available through:

  • 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.

How to get involved

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

Successful grant recipients will be announced at the 2026 Women in Innovation Awards on Friday, 6 November 2026.


Delivery partners

Women in Innovation

Women in Innovation