GrantEquity-free Australia
State Innovation Funds (SA, WA, Tasmania)
Respective state governments
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Typically smaller grants relative to large federal programmes; exact amounts vary by state fund.
Maximum
Programme‑dependent; often targeted at feasibility and early commercialization.
Startup stage
Local startups at early development and commercialization stages.
Sector focus
Innovation and tech sectors with regional economic impact.
Overview
State‑specific innovation funds in South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania providing smaller but valuable grants to local startups.
Who's eligible
State‑based businesses meeting each state’s innovation fund criteria.
How to apply
Identify each state’s innovation fund via state government sites and apply to relevant calls.
Good to know
Article notes these funds change frequently and tend to be smaller but still worth checking for regional founders.