Grants & Government IncentivesUnlock the funding to scale

July 2020

Did you know that there are more than 1,000 business grants in Australia, spanning hundreds of industry sectors, geographies and technologies?

Don’t spend your weekends pouring through grant criteria. Instead, talk to the KPMG specialist grants team that has helped businesses unlock $200 million in grants within the past 5 years alone. With their help, you’ll discover opportunities you didn’t know were there.

If you’re a startup, come speak to us today if:

You have at least $500k to spend on matching a grant program

You have a proof of concept or working prototype

Your business operates within a government priority area, including:

• AgTech

• Clean Energy

• Advanced Manufacturing

• MedTech & Pharmaceuticals

• Cyber & A.I.

• Space

• Mining & Engineering Tech

• Defence

Your KPMG specialist grants team will help you identify and decisively act on government funding opportunities aligned to your strategic growth plans

Avoid the common pitfalls that scuttle applicationsGovernment processes are very particular, – so our team spends hundreds of hours a year understanding criteria and talking to government officials about how grants can be successful.

Delight your investorsInspire your investors with the confidence of knowing you’ll find the right grants for your business – and have the best chance of seizing every opportunity.

Investors will also value the rigour that comes from a KPMG application.

Work with specialists in your area, not form-fillersYour specialist grant writers have backgrounds across science, IT and engineering and specialise in the fields of medtech, biotech, clean energy and A.I., just to name a few.

We speak your language and can translate your value proposition into a grant application without you needing to explain the 101 of your area of research.

Never miss an opportunityOur proactive approach and funding strategy development means you’ll be on the front foot when grant applications open.

Gain back valuable timeWe can save you hours of grant writing. Our specialists bring your grant application to life by combining an understanding of your startup’s core activities, goals and value proposition, with their deep knowledge of grant policy frameworks and objectives.

Keep your finger on the pulse Stay up to date with the latest opportunities and benefit from key insights into grant delivery policies, objectives and developments gained from our regular meetings with industry bodies and their representatives Australia wide.

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With our help, explore every grant and incentiveAustralia has over 1,000 grants and incentives available, including:

How we maximise your funding opportunitiesAfter an intensive planning period, we’ll keep you up to date on every opportunity

Commercialisation grantsAccelerating Commercialisation grant providing matched funding up to $1 million.

Global Innovation Linkages grant providing matched funding up to $1 million.

Export grantsExport Market Development Grant (EMDG) reimbursing up to 50% of export promotional costs up to $300K.

Industry specific grants• MTP Connect (medical)

• Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (manufacturing)

• ARENA (energy)

• MRFF (medical research)

Government incentivesEarly Stage Innovation Company (ESIC) concessions providing tax offsets and capital gain concessions to eligible investors on qualifying investments in startups.

R&D collaboration grantsCooperative Research Centre Project Grant (CRC-P) providing industry-led collaborations with short term matched funding up to $3 million.

Regional focused grantsJobs Action Plan in NSW offering payroll tax rebates to companies creating new jobs.

Strategic roadmapUnderstand and plan your funding needs in advance by mapping your investment plans to government and agency strategic priorities. With our help, you’ll develop a proactive funding requirement framework.

IdentifyGain certainty on how government funds can support your startup through identification of all relevant and available grants or potential future grants.

Project planMaximise your chances of funding success by developing a plan of approach that best positions your startup for approved grant support.

Execution & supportReceive guidance from a specialist team and feel supported in your approach to government by those who’ve successfully done it before.

Confidently remain across every opportunity and industry development with regular check ins and updates from your grants specialist team.

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A joint investment We’re committed to a flexible approach. Our fees accommodate all levels of support requirements, and because we’re confident in what we do, they can include a portion contingent on the success of the grant application.

This is the team to take you to exponential successKPMG High Growth Ventures is purpose-built for startups in the Seed, Series A and Series B growth stages.

We help Founders fully manifest their potential, the potential of their team, and the potential of their business by providing access to the expertise, skills and resources they need to achieve sustained high performance.

Grants & Government Incentives is one of our many services designed to support startups looking to raise capital, attract talent and grow revenue.

Some startups we have worked with include:

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See what funding opportunities you can unlock for your startup by requesting a meeting with a High Growth Ventures Specialist today.

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Alan Garcia Partner Melbourne

Melissa Di Latte Senior Manager Perth

Your national team of grant funding specialists

Dr Renee Winzar Manager Melbourne

Alun Needham Principal Director Melbourne

Alex Demetriou Partner Adelaide

Dr Melissa Nikolic Manager Brisbane

Dr Rebecca Barnes Manager Adelaide

Matt Grigg Senior Manager Greater Western Sydney

Monika Clarke Director Tasmania

Joel Lovell Manager Sydney