Funding sparks ideas and ignites small Queensland businesses
Published Friday, 22 March, 2024 at 01:50 PM
Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Innovation
The Honourable Leanne Linard
- Fifty-six Queensland businesses will share in more than $5.5 million in funding to bring new and innovative products and services to the market.
- The Miles Government’s Ignite Ideas Fund helps companies to take a viable product to market with grants of up to $200,000, while the Ignite Spark Program offers grants of up to $75,000 to help businesses progress their products and services from prototype to a more advanced stage on the journey to market.
- Applications for the next funding round of both programs are now open.
The Miles Government continues to back Queensland innovators by providing grants to help develop new and innovative products and services and bring them to market.
Innovation Minister Leanne Linard today announced 56 small-to-medium-sized businesses would share in more than $5.5 million in grants under two Miles Government Advance Queensland funding initiatives – the Ignite Ideas Fund and the Ignite Spark Program.
The Ignite Ideas Fund is designed to empower Queensland SMEs with high-growth potential to commercialise their ground-breaking products or services.
In its eleventh funding round, 26 businesses will share in grants totaling $3.3 million.
Projects will include ‘You After X’ a pioneering mobile app, which offers a lifeline to women facing the complexities of separation or divorce and ‘Clean&Recover’ that will help mining companies transform waste streams into productive assets.
The inaugural funding round for the Ignite Spark Program will see 30 innovation-driven enterprises share in $2.2 million of funding to progress their new and innovative products and services from prototype to a more advanced stage on the journey to market.
Projects attracting funding include ‘Attunga’ – an innovative tethered drone, equipped with a cellular repeater, designed to extend communication networks in rural areas and help bridge the connectivity gap and enhance access to essential communication services.
Another recipient has developed innovative UltravioletC water sterilisation devices to kill bacteria in potable water systems within health and aged care facilities. The funding will enable prototypes to be demonstrated, validated and tested with customers to inform final modifications in preparation for market entry.
Applications for the next funding rounds for both funding programs are now open is now open.
Quotes attributable to Innovation Minister, Leanne Linard:
“The successful recipients under these latest funding rounds of the Ignite Ideas and Ignite Spark programs demonstrate yet again that Queensland is home to some very innovative and very entrepreneurial people.
“The Miles Government celebrates these innovators and is proud to support them in further developing their products and then commercialising them.
“The Ignite program already supports hundreds of jobs across Queensland and represents a significant investment in the State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
“The Miles Government is committed to supporting local start-ups and entrepreneurs to kick goals on the world stage, accelerate the State’s economic growth and create even more jobs for the future.
“By supporting innovative initiatives we’re working together to create a better life for all Queenslanders and showcasing our potential as a global leader in the highly competitive innovation economy.”
Quotes attributable to Ms Selina Millers, Founder of The Split (You After X project):
“Receiving the Ignite Ideas funding marks a pivotal moment for You After X, propelling us closer to our vision of empowering women globally through our transformative app.
“This funding not only validates the importance of our mission but also provides the resources necessary to expand our reach and impact.
“With this support, we're poised to extend our services to women across Queensland, Australia, and beyond, offering a lifeline to those navigating the challenging and lonely terrain of separation or divorce.
“This funding will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless women, granting them access to the support and guidance they need to navigate this tumultuous chapter with resilience and self-care.
“By harnessing the POWERHOUSE Method, our app equips users with practical tools and emotional support, empowering them to not just survive, but thrive, post-separation.
“With the Queensland Government's backing, we're on track to revolutionize how women approach this transition, fostering a community of strength, courage, and empowerment.”
Further information:
Ignite Ideas Fund round 11 funding recipients:
|
Organisation |
Project |
Location |
Amount |
|
Turntohealth Pty Ltd |
Commercialising Turnto to Accelerate Health Breakthroughs, Treatments, Research, more Globally |
Wynnum |
$100,000 |
|
The Trustee for Poynter Family Trust |
The Eazy Stay an Innovative Fence Strainer Post |
Hodgson Vale |
$98,864 |
|
The Split Australia Pty Ltd |
You After X App for Separated Women |
Chermside West |
$100,000 |
|
TeleMARS Pty Ltd |
AI ("Artificial Intelligence")-Powered Analytics Platform |
Ashgrove |
$100,000 |
|
Sole App Pty Ltd |
Sole App - Accessible Financial Software to Support Small Business |
Wakerley
|
$96,900 |
|
Reforest Australia Pty Ltd |
Regenerative Tourism Platform for Tourism Destinations |
South Brisbane |
$100,000 |
|
Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd |
Rain Harvesting Connect Ecosystem |
Milton |
$100,000 |
|
People Tech Revolution Pty Ltd |
Immersive VR Library |
Cannonvale |
$95,000 |
|
Mibowork Pty Ltd |
Commercialisation Mibo Psychosocial Risk Minimisation and Well-being Solution |
Indooroopilly |
$98,600 |
|
Chatstat Pty Ltd |
AI-Driven Social Media Monitoring for Schools |
Southport |
$100,000 |
|
JSK IMPEX Pty Ltd |
Homegrown AI Enabled Drone Platform for Automation of Infrastructure Inspection |
Maudsland |
$98,770 |
|
InvestmentMarkets Holdings Pty Ltd |
Australian Investment Product & Education Platform for Self-Directed Investors |
Brisbane City |
$100,000 |
|
iHot Pty Ltd |
iHot Solar Hot Water Converter |
Wynnum |
$100,000 |
|
Handle my Complaint Pty Ltd |
Solution-Driven Platform Advocating for and Empowering Consumer Rights |
Mansfield |
$100,000 |
|
Greeniverse Pty Ltd |
Greendow Vertical Gardens: An Automated, Self-contained Hydroponic Vertical Window Garden |
Brisbane City |
$100,000 |
|
Engineroom Infrastructure Consulting Pty Ltd |
Promotion of ElectroClear Technology in Mining Markets |
Wootha (Recipient HQ) Kedron (project location) |
$100,000 |
|
Automatic Capital Operations Pty Ltd |
AI Software for Request for Proposals (RFPs) |
Fortitude Valley |
$100,000 |
|
ArtehPty Ltd |
Digital Climate Action Reporting for Small and Medium-Sized Organisations |
Everton Park |
$100,000 |
|
Tandm International Pty Ltd |
Automated Fire Sprinkler Systems Design Software |
Brisbane City |
$144,500 |
|
SAVI Systems Pty Ltd |
Propel: Making Healthcare Data Accessible & Actionable with AI |
Brisbane City |
$200,000 |
|
Klean Technologies Pty Ltd |
AI Powered Social Impact at Ecommerce Checkout |
Fortitude Valley |
$200,000
|
|
GaardTech Pty Ltd |
Jaeger-C Combat robot |
Luscombe |
$200,000 |
|
Future Maintenance Technologies Pty Ltd |
Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS) |
Ashgrove |
$200,000 |
|
Feasly Pty Ltd |
Cloud Platform for Property Development Feasibility & Financial Modelling |
Paradise Point |
$200,000 |
|
Defendable Technologies Pty Ltd |
Stargate (R) Cross Domain Solution (CDS) |
Wilston |
$194,900 |
|
AutoGuru Australia Pty Ltd |
White-label Booking Button Technology for Automotive Mechanical Workshops
|
Broadbeach |
$200,000 |
Ignite Spark Program inaugural funding round recipients:
|
Organisation |
Project |
Location |
Amount |
|
15 Times Better |
Igniting And Scaling First Nations’ Engagement |
Brinsmead |
$75,000 |
|
Aamber Software Pty Ltd |
Academic Electronic Medical Record and Simulation Platform for Health Education |
Brookfield |
$74,800 |
|
AirBridge Networks Pty Ltd |
ARNI-Emergency Communications Infrastructure Benefitting Australians in Remote Locations |
Smithfield |
$75,000 |
|
Carbonaught Pty Ltd |
A Platform to Carbon Neutralise QLD Agriculture |
Brisbane City |
$74,800 |
|
Convergence Medical Pty Ltd |
The World's First Arthroscopic Surgical Robot |
Newstead |
$55,100 |
|
D3 Genetics Pty Ltd |
Precision Management for Agriculture using D3 Genetics Platform |
Oxley (Recipient HQ) St Lucia (project location) |
$75,000 |
|
DefenceX Pty Ltd |
AI Enabled Edge Data Recorder (Military, Ground Applications) |
Fortitude Valley |
$75,000 |
|
Defining Future Solutions Pty Ltd |
Integrated Smart Downlight and Smoke Alarm System with App Connectivity |
Parkwood |
$75,000 |
|
Everlast Networks Pty Ltd |
Single-Use Encrypted Connections for Trusted and Heavily Secured Communications |
Noosa Heads |
$75,000 |
|
Finn Biogas Pty Ltd |
Small-Scale FOGO Composting System For Remote and Regional Communities. |
Sumner |
$75,000 |
|
G S Sturman and M Sturman |
Carbon Dioxide to Ethylene Electrochemical Device for Producing Carbon-Neutral Fuels |
East Barron |
$75,000 |
|
Genics Pty Ltd |
Genics Shrimptracker – Advancing Shrimp Health and Breeding Program Management |
St Lucia |
$75,000 |
|
integratedPRIVATE Pty Ltd |
Cloud Platform for Project And Retention Trusts |
Fortitude Valley |
$75,000 |
|
Intelligent Software Design Pty Ltd |
Hazview |
Caloundra West |
$73,950 |
|
Legacy Habitats Pty Ltd |
Cost-Effective Artificial Reef Modules for Ecosystem Enhancement and Coastal Protection |
Burleigh Heads |
$72,500 |
|
Mirragin Project Isidore Pty Ltd |
Airborne Cellular Repeater for Emergency and Temporary Communications Infrastructure |
Brisbane City |
$75,000 |
|
New Building Solutions Pty Ltd |
Innovative Wall Construction for Single and Multi-Residential Buildings |
Noosa |
$74,938 |
|
Paile Solutions Pty Ltd |
PAILE – Win First Clients! |
Daisy Hill |
$,650 |
|
Pathmaster Pty Ltd |
Above-Ground, Modular Travelator: the Future of Sustainable Urban Movement |
Hope Island (Recipient HQ) Northgate (project location) |
$75,000 |
|
Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd |
Modular, Variable Rainwater Filter for any Rainwater Collection System Globally |
Milton |
$75,000 |
|
Rainstick Pty Ltd |
Rainstick Mimics Lightning to Germinate Seeds and Increase Food Production |
Smithfield |
$75,000 |
|
Repurpose Recycling Pty Ltd |
Textile Recycling Plant – Microniser |
Luscombe |
$75,000 |
|
Resilience Design & Build Pty Ltd |
EVGLE: Autonomous, Solar Powered Awning To Charge EVs & ES |
Brisbane City |
$75,000 |
|
Specialist Airway Solutions Pty Ltd |
D-FLECT Bougie: a Steerable Introducer for Tracheal Intubation |
Seven Hills |
$74,966 |
|
Surgery TV Pty Ltd |
App and Cloud-Based (Medical) Surgical Data Recording Software Platform |
Stones Corner (Recipient HQ) Brisbane City (Project location) |
$74,824 |
|
The Research & Development Company Pty Ltd |
Development of Australia’s First Dual-Purpose Hydraulic Rock Mining Drill System. |
Mount Isa |
$74,250 |
|
The Trustee for Trikids Family Trust |
UVC Water Sterilisation Devices |
Robina |
$75,000 |
|
Think Logic Pty Ltd |
Intelligent Earth Fault Detection Device |
Corinda |
$66,025 |
|
Valiant Space Pty Ltd |
Small In-Space Thrusters for Cubesats |
Tennyson |
$75,000 |
|
Will Surety Pty Ltd |
Prototype Modifications & Industry Compliance Integration and Testing |
Varsity Lakes |
$75,000 |
More information on the Ignite Ideas Fund, including on how to apply for funding in its twelfth funding round, is available at Ignite Ideas Fund | Advance Queensland.
More information on the Ignite Spark Program, including on how to apply for funding in its second funding round, is available at Ignite Spark Program | Advance Queensland.
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Media contact: Scott Chandler – (07) 3719 7339