The Fearless Innovator Grant Program, backed by the South Australian Government and facilitated by Women in Innovation, is a two-year pilot initiative to support women-led businesses in South Australia.
Key Details
- Applications Open: June 20, 2024
- Applications Close: August 1, 2024
- Shortlist Announcement: Mid-October 2024
- Grant Awards: November 2024 and 2025 at the WINN Awards
Eligibility Criteria
- Registration: Business must be registered by January 1, 2024
- Leadership: Minimum 50% of founders must identify as female
- Product: Must have a tested MVP with market traction
- Growth: Must be positioned to scale locally, nationally, or globally
- Strategy: Must have a documented growth strategy
Approved Uses of Grant Funding
- Travel: Trade missions, stakeholder meetings, trade shows
- Skill Building: Learning and development opportunities
- Development: Prototypes, technology, trademarks
- Advisory: Structural, efficiency, growth mentorship
- Growth: Systems, resources, facilities
Become a Donor
Support the program by becoming a Founding Donor. The first 100 donor contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science.
For more information and to apply, visit https://fearlessinnovator.com.au/
