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published - 19 November 2019
Taking our local produce to the world

The Victorian Government recognises the important role that small-scale, craft and premium agribusinesses play in Victoria’s agricultural sector and regional economies.
The sector is closely linked to Victoria’s agri-tourism appeal and reputation as a producer of high-quality, niche agricultural offerings. The sector also helps shape Victoria’s food and culinary culture, showcasing the diversity of its …
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Financial Support

published - 12 November 2019
By Nicki Marks
New Round Of Voucher Program Open For Business

Victorian businesses will have access to new opportunities to develop and grow with the opening of applications for the fourth round of the popular Boost Your Business Voucher Program.
The Andrews Labor Government is calling on eligible small and medium enterprises to apply for up to $50,000 through the voucher program.
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Boost Your Business, Financial Support, Food Innovation Vouchers Program, Home

published - 30 October 2019
By Nicki Marks
More Jobs And Infrastructure For Country Victoria

On 24th October Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes released updated guidelines for the Labor Government’s Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund – with more than $30 million available to make Victoria’s regional cities and country towns better places to live, work, invest and visit.
The Labor Government’s flagship regional development fund …
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Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 29 August 2019
By Nicki Marks
SME Export Hubs expressions of interest now open!

SME Export Hubs expressions of interest now open!
The second round of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Initiative is now open for expressions of interest. The Initiative provides grants from $150,000 to $1.5 million to help establish and/or operate export hubs.
New and existing export hubs are eligible for funding provided …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 13 June 2019
By Liz Joldeski, Food Industry Liaison Officer - Salt Reduction, National Heart Foundation.
Unpack the salt – reformulation readiness

Last month, the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership (VSRP) brought together over 60 food industry delegates at the launch of “Reformulation Readiness: A best practice guide to salt reformulation for Australian manufacturers”. The event was held at the impressive Victorian Government Investment Centre, with 360-degree views of Melbourne on 3 May …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 26 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Food Innovation Voucher guidelines Round 3

Food Innovation Vouchers help businesses become investor ready, innovate, diversify, improve productivity and take new products to market.
What’s new to Round 3?
In Round 3 smaller businesses with at least 10 FTEs or turnover >$500,000 are encouraged to apply for an Early Stage Feasibility and Testing voucher and/or a Research & …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Food Innovation Vouchers Program, Home, Resources

published - 24 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Australia–China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement 2019

The Australian Government, under the 2019 ACACA grant opportunity, is inviting applicants to apply to:

undertake a Project in Australia and/or China, or
undertake a Trade Mission to China.

The Australia–China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) is a treaty-level agreement between the Australian and Chinese governments. The ACACA program operates under this agreement.
The beneficiaries …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 23 April 2019
‘Build it Better’ vouchers – Round 2 EOI opens 20 May 2019

Applications for Round 2 of the the Build it Better voucher program, delivered by the Additive Manufacturing Hub, and sponsored by the Victorian Government, will be open from 20 May – 12 June 2019.
Provides small to medium manufacturing businesses in Victoria with funding of up to $20,000 to undertake redesign/reengineering projects to …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 23 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Industry 4.0 R&D Project Funding – Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Council

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Council is offering Australian manufacturers access to R&D expertise and matched cash funding up to $3m per company for industry-led research undertaken with Australian universities or CSIRO in advanced and digital manufacturing.

Open to: Businesses looking to invest in a manufacturing R&D project of at least …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 16 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Will Dalton’s one minute run down on the Food Innovation Voucher program

Check out Will’s one minute run down on the Food Innovation Voucher program on LinkedIn.
The Boost Your Business Food Innovation Voucher program is open until 12 May so get those applications in!
This round smaller businesses with at least 10 FTE or turnover greater than $500,000 are encouraged to apply for Research & Development …
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Financial Support, Food Innovation Vouchers Program, Home, LinkedIn, Uncategorized

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