Whilst the final revision was expected to be released on 1
December 2014, the announcements made on 1 November now appear to
be the final version of the new Entrepreneur Infrastructure Program
and its related grant funding.
The latest announcements included:
- Accessing Commercialisation grants;
- Extending the supply chain facilitation program; and
- Wider Business growth services.
The grants continue to be aimed in improving Australia's
knowledge base and manufacturing skills and this round opens the
door for start-up and non-manufacturing companies. With the R&D
tax concession deadline fast approaching and the EMDG program just
closed on 30 November, we will take a closer look at the
accelerating commercialisation program. It may be that you can
claim your tax rebate on R&D costs AND reimbursement of export
market development costs PLUS get some funding for the next stage
of your product commercialisation. Even up to $1M over a maximum 2
year project period.
