Information Boost Your Business Program
Program Purpose
The Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions Boost Your Business Voucher Program supports Victorian businesses to become more productive, employ more people, improve market access and in general, increase their scale, diversity and profitability.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for assistance under the program:
- be a business registered in Victoria with an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have an operating and manufacturing presence in Victoria
- employ between 20-200 staff or
- have an annual turnover of greater than $1.5 million
- Be in one of the eligible sectors or their supply chain, or be able to demonstrate a genuine commercial connection to the supply chain
Funding & Timeframes
- Each Voucher Recipient may be able to receive a 50:50 co-contribution up to $50k under the (i.e. for a $100k project)
- Funding requests are done in rounds, with the last funding round being December 2019.
- Services must commence within two months of the issue of the Voucher (acceptance date) and be completed within twelve months of Voucher issue
Matthews Steer
Matthews Steer has been selected to provide SMEs with services under the following Voucher Streams:
- Advanced Manufacturing – Financial Management Planning
- Food Innovation – Prepare for and attract Investment
Advanced Manufacturing
Activity: Financial Management Planning |
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Purpose: Financial management strategy development to better inform business decisions. |
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Food Innovation
Activity: Prepare for and attract Investment |
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Purpose: Increase investment into priority sectors by supporting businesses to become “investor ready” and attractive to investors. |
Examples:
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Contact Matthews Steer today on 03 9325 6300 to learn more about your eligibility for government business grants, and how our Grants Team can help support your applications.