SATC Regional Event Fund
This program aims to support a number of large and small events that promote South Australia and its regions as tourism destinations. Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 are available in two categories for events being held in 2023-2026.
Read more here.Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program
This program aims to support a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Grants between $5,000 to $80,000 are available per annum.
Read more here.Indigenous Contemporary Music Program
This program aims to provide development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands throughout Australia. It will establish support mechanisms for individuals and bands, and provide opportunities and skills for ongoing income and employment pathways in the music industry.
Read more here.Flight Centre Business Travel This program aims to support the ongoing growth and success of SMEs. The major prizes include Virgin Australia travel credits up to $20,000, Virgin Australia memberships, accommodation and car hire credits, luggage and more.
Read more here.Energy Efficient Grants The Australian Government is launching the first round of $16 million in Energy Efficiency Grants. From $10,000 to $25,000 will be available for small and medium businesses to monitor energy use and upgrade or replace equipment, to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
Recycling Infrastructure Grants
are available to South Australian businesses and local governments that recover, handle and process recyclable materials with the opportunity to invest in equipment, technology and processes to respond to the prevailing market conditions.
Read more here.Recycling Modernisation Fund Grants - Recycling Infrastructure for soft plastics
Funding is available through the Australian Government’s $190 million Recycling Modernisation Fund to improve recycling outcomes and address critical gaps in Australia’s recycling infrastructure. This funding program is administered by Green Industries SA.
Read more here.SA Building Upgrade Finance
This program aims to assist building owners with environmental upgrades to non-residential buildings, and with restoration and upgrades to heritage buildings. Under this mechanism, a local council, a building owner and a financier can voluntarily enter into a building upgrade agreement.
Read more here.Optus Business SME Tech Adoption Grants
Optus Business announced a $15,000 grant, in partnership with Showcase SA, for SMEs to support them in the adoption of new technology into their business and to help them evolve and address the challenges in their current economic climate.
NEW Sustainability Mentor If you're looking to be more sustainable and operate your business with a reduced carbon footprint, our new Sustainability Advisor can help. By transitioning to more 'circular' business practices, you can not only reduce waste and emissions, but also create new value for your customers.
Our Sustainability Advisor, Kat Heinrich, can help you assess your business practices and develop a plan to transition to a more sustainable model.
Growing South Australia Companies Program This program is designed for CEOs/MDs and executives of small and medium sized companies based in South Australia. It enables executives to identify growth opportunities, overcome business challenges, drive competitive advantage and compete in a global marketplace.
Circular Impact Accelerator The Circular Impact Accelerator is an intensive 6-week program which brings together an array of local and national expertise and content, to create a powerful social enterprise design course, for people who have an idea to pursue and need support to explore their concept further. Applications open on 28 March 2023.
Read more and register for the information session here.
Essentials for your new business The ATO has developed an easy-to-read series of fundamental business topics to make sure you are on top of the day-to-day running of your business, and the many government requirements you’ll need to meet. Investing some time in understanding these requirements now can help you avoid problems down the track.
Want to be listed on local council supplier panels? The Local Government Association Procurement LGAP team coordinates this statewide. New panels are generally advertised via the SA Tenders and Contracts website and we recommend suppliers self-register to ensure they are notified of any relevant tender opportunities.
Women in Business
Foundations Program This program supports women business owners to build management skills and growth strategies for their small businesses. Run by women, for women, the program offers one-on-one mentoring, small group workshops and network forums.
Meet the Buyer Meet the Buyer provides businesses with an opportunity to raise their profile, match their product and/or service with the right State Government buyer and receive updates on upcoming opportunities. This FREE event will cover procurement opportunities within State and Local Government, and representatives from the private sector including ASC, Naval Australia, Navantia Australia, Lendlease and Leed Engineering.
Tuesday 28 March
8am - 11.30am
Adelaide Convention Centre
Industry Climate Change Conference 2023 Hosted by the South Australian Government, South Australia’s inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference will bring together industry, business and government representatives from across South Australia to work on further reducing emissions and set the pathways towards a net zero future.
Thursday 20 and Friday 21 April
Adelaide Convention Centre
