2024 Innovate with NBN Grants Program: NOW OPEN

Published on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 12:31:21 PM

Regional and remote businesses across Australia often face unique challenges, from geographical isolation to difficulties in reaching wider audiences. Despite these obstacles, many of these businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience, innovation, and creativity in their quest for success.

To celebrate and support these innovative businesses, the Innovate with nbn Grants Program is back for its fifth year. Developed by nbn, in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), this program aims to recognize and showcase the achievements of regional and remote businesses that have harnessed digital technology to drive growth and overcome challenges.

Nbn are looking for digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who live and breathe technology and are:
  • Harnessing the benefits of the nbn® network to enable regional Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society
  • Innovative digital businesses challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia
  • Businesses who are lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies
  • Champions of digital adoption for regional and remote communities
The program will award one grant of $15,000 to an organisation or business project aligned with each of the below categories.  

7 × $15,000

Covering each of the categories:

  • Indigenous Business
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Women in Regional Business
  • Health
  • Tourism
  • Arts

Additionally, one regional/remote business will be recognised and awarded with the ‘Innovate with nbn® Champion award’ worth an additional $20,000. 

$20,000

Innovate with nbn® Champion

Keep in mind that you can only apply to one category and you’ll need an ABN to qualify.

The closing date for applications is Midnight Sunday 29th September.

For more information and to apply:

CLICK HERE

 

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