No jurisdiction in Australia has as many business support programs and grants available than the Northern Territory.
From NT business growth grants to pivot grants, enterprise support, training and upskilling programs, there is tonnes of support for new and growing businesses in the Territory.
In this quick, informative webinar you'll be introduced to:
Grants available from the Nothern Territory Government
Business Support programs from the NT and Australian Government
Membership-based support from other organisations and business associations
Microfinancing and investment options
This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.
ABOUT PRESENTER
Dante St James is a Lead Trainer with Facebook Australia & New Zealand and also a Training Partner for Google's Digital Springboard, the Australian Government's BeConnected program and the Australian Cyber Security Centre's Stay Safe Online program. His background in digital technology, the media and owning his own small businesses in eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Video Production and Business Consulting has led to an approach that takes in the best practices from the world's leading marketers, condensing the most relevant information into actionable pieces to help small businesses move forward without all the techno-jargon.
14. Venture Capital
Network
Access to three venture
capital firms including
Paspalis, CapVista and
500 StartUps
For startups with
outstanding growth
potential
darwininnovationhub.com.au
16. Essential
Business Skills
Course Online or In-Person in
Darwin
Complete course on how
to set up and run a small
business in the NT
becnt.com.au/start-ups
FREE
18. Subsidised
Specialist
Referrals Up to 4 hours of free
specialised advice for NT
businesses
Law, Finance, IT,
Accounts, Digital, etc.
becnt.com.au/start-ups
FREE
19. Subsidised
Specialist
Referrals Up to 4 hours of free
specialised advice for NT
businesses
Law, Finance, IT,
Accounts, Digital,
Trademark, IP, etc.
becnt.com.au/services
FREE
20. Subsidised
Specialist
Referrals Up to 4 hours of free
specialised advice for NT
businesses
Law, Finance, IT,
Accounts, Digital,
Trademark, IP, etc.
becnt.com.au/services
FREE
22. ACS NT
Access to Percipio
Learning Platform
Access to Mayo Clinic
Learning Platform
Watch videos for
Certified Professional
Development hours
Includes Public Liability
and Professional
Indemnity Insurance
acs.org.au
(Australian Computer Society)
$374/year
$32/month
24. Territory Proud
Buy Local recognition
Networking events
Educational events
Guest speaks
Member list
territoryproud.com.au
From $125 per year
25. AIDN NT
Alerts for defence and
related contracts
Advocacy for tenders
and assistance with
responses
Networking and
educational events
aidnnt.com.au
From $400 per year
26. Chamber of
Commerce NT
Add to events calendar
Advice on business
insurance
Industrial relations advice
and interpretation
services
Networking events
Complimentary
hotdesking and board
room use
Member rates on training
and events
chambernt.com.au
From $465 per year
($250 option avail.)
27. Tourism
Top End
Monthly event
Networking
Industry briefings
Access to Quality
Accreditation Program
Access to Enterprise
Development Program
QA operators get access
to ReviewPro dashboard
Advertising subsidy of up
to 50% with approved
media and digital
From $350 per year
30. Business
Pivot Grant
Matched 50/50 funding
Up to $10,000
Future skilling and training
New technologies including
digital equipment
Physical improvements
including renovations and
general works
Professional services
Specialised equipment and
infrastructure
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Must be NT business
Employ at least 1 person (yourself)
Pay GST and turnover of $75K+
31. Arts & Culture
Profesional
Development
Presentation and participation
at specialist workshops, arts
industry forums or national
markets where there is a clearly
defined professional
development outcome.
Up to $15,000 as an individual
Over $15,000 as an
organisation (extra criteria
apply)
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Must be NT resident
Open to individuals and
businesses
32. Arts & Culture
Creative
Communities
Support for initiatives that
increase community
participation and access to arts
and cultural opportunities
Prioritising social inclusion and
health and wellbeing of
communities related to defined
arts and cultural activites
Up to $15,000 as an individual
Over $15,000 as an
organisation (extra criteria
apply)
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Must be NT resident
Open to individuals and
businesses
33. Arts & Culture
Quick Response
Support for artists to access
arts & cultural opportunities that
arise at short notice and are not
eligible for a Professional
Development grant
Marketing & travel costs for
workshops, showcasing,
exhibitions
Up to $15,000 as an individual
Over $15,000 as an
organisation (extra criteria
apply)
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Must be NT resident
Open to individuals and
businesses
34. Aboriginal
Employment
Grants Workforce grants to encourage
more Aboriginal participation
Training and VET for upskilling
Aboriginal employees
Limits vary, but are mostly
around supporting training,
retention, PPE purchase, tools,
etc (not payroll)
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Open to employers and not for
profit organisations who are
growing their Aboriginal workforce
35. Gender Equity &
Diversity Grants
Project, service or activity that
promotes gender equality
Grants of up to $5000
Promoting gender equity
LGBTIQA+
Funding available to eligible
individuals, organisations or
community groups
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Have an ABN
$10m Public Liability Insurance
NT resident and event
36. Business
Growth Program Up to $10,000 matched 50/50
strategy
marketing
operations
financials
people and culture
mentoring & coaching
Choose from approved
providers list
grantsnt.nt.gov.au
ABN, GST Registered, NT
business, Over $75,000/year
and employ at least one person
37. Northern
Australia
Development
Progam
50/50 funding between
$50,000 and $2 million
Funding for SMEs in Northern
Australia, including Indigenous
businesses, to create jobs and
strengthen business capability
and resilience through
diversifying or scaling up their
business and increasing
turnover and profitability.
business.gov.au
38. Innovate with
NBN Grants
$10,000 grant
1 each in the following:
Health
Agriculture
Tourism
Arts
Education
Indigenous Business
Women in Business
Closes November 30
regionalaustralia.org.au
39. Social Media &
Digital Marketing
Websites &
Selling Online
Online Security &
Data Privacy
Using Business
Software
Financial
Management
Managing Staff
Connecting with
Customers
Developing
Resilience
Grants & Tender
Applications
40. 3 hours of 1:1 guidance
4 hours of webinars and workshops
Free access to all webinars and workshops afterwards
businessstation.com.au
$44