Deadline: 21 January 2019

The Australian Government is inviting applications for its program entitled “Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs” to help establish and/or operate Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) export hubs in the six Growth Centre sectors.

Objectives

• The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
  • support the establishment and/or operation of SME export hubs (export hubs) in the six Growth Centre sectors:
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Cyber Security
  • Food and Agribusiness
  • Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals
  • Mining Equipment, Technology and Services
  • Oil, Gas and Energy Resources.
• support SME development through facilitation of export opportunities and working with the Growth Centres.

Funding Information

• The minimum grant amount is $150,000.
• The maximum grant amount is $1.5 million.
• The grant amount will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.
• The maximum grant period is four years and you must complete your project by 30 June 2022.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible you must:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and
• be one of the following entities:
  • an incorporated not-for-profit organisation such as:
    • an incorporated association
    • a company limited by guarantee
    • a non-distributing co-operative
    • an Indigenous not for profit corporation
    • a not-for-profit incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
  • an Australian local government agency or body
  • an Australian state/territory government agency or body
  • a Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via given website.

Eligible Country: Australia

For more information, please visit https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/small-and-medium-enterprises-export-hubs