SouthStart_ and AHICE Hotels conferences wrapped up last week. There was clear confidence with investors backing entrepreneurs at SouthStart_, which extended to a new Seed-Start program offering between $50-$500K to support commercialisation. That is just one of many grants you can apply for below.
Similarly there was undeniable confidence among the accommodation industry. There are some good signs locally with the latest March data showing near record occupancy (69 per cent). It was also announced last week that the InterContinental, Sage Hotel and Chifley Hotel on South Terrace would get upgrades worth $47 million.
With the Federal Government budget pending arrival, AEDA welcomes the support for Australian-made video games with a 30 per cent refundable tax offset. With a burgeoning gaming ecosystem in the city, it will spur the creation of brand-new game development studios, give existing studios support to take on ambitious new projects and be a big part of the almost $250 billion global video games market.
Adelaide Long Lunch extended: 20,000 more
Check your emails! Last week we released 20,000 x $30 QR code vouchers as part of the second chance draw for Adelaide's Long Lunch!
This extended campaign builds on its initial success with 110 per cent uplift in sales from the $30 vouchers. New and unredeemed vouchers can be used until Wednesday 30 June 2021 to support hospitality and experiences in the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide.
Free Business Events
Below are two events offered by SA Small Business Commissioner to support your small business.
Understanding Award Rates
Tuesday 18 May, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Level 2, 95 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
REGISTER NOW
Retail and Commercial Leasing
Thursday 17 June, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Level 2, 95 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
REGISTER NOW
Up to $5,000 for energy assessment upgrades
FREE energy assessments are now available for small businesses in Adelaide and North Adelaide.
The City of Adelaide is offering the technical assessments to the first 50 eligible businesses to assist with reducing energy costs. Businesses are then eligible to receive up to $5,000 towards upgrades, when you implement the recommended changes.
Funding for early-stage startup founders
The Government of South Australia has made changes to the funding available for startups through the Research, Commercialisation and Startup Fund.
The new Seed-Start program makes it easier for early-stage, high-growth potential businesses to understand and access grant funding to accelerate business development. Grants range from $50-500K with a level of matching funding.
Bring your big ideas to solve regulatory challenges
The Federal Government's Business Research and Innovation Initiative - Regulatory Technology Round is open for applications.
$10 million in grant funding is available to help small and medium enterprises and start-up companies develop innovative tech solutions for four challenges.
Closes : Thursday 3 June 2021
Online export grants up for grabs
South Australian exporters have one more week to apply for a grant to grow their online international sales as part of a second round of the state government’s eCommerce Accelerator Program (eCAP).
The two-week application window for the $800,000 round two opened on Monday 3 May with grants up to the value of $100,000 available under three funding categories. Applications close 5pm, Monday 17 May 2021.
Draft budget and infrastructure plans
The City of Adelaide has drafted a Long Term Financial Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan for the next 4-10 years which are now both out for consultation.
Complete our short survey online or attend the community forum at the North Adelaide Community Centre (176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide) from 10am to 11am on Monday 24 May to share your thoughts. Consultation closes at 9am, Monday 31 May 2021.
