Is this actionable now?

closed. Round 13 is closed; it used a two-stage expression-of-interest then invitation-only full application.

A Queensland SME must have a validated market-ready MVP not already broadly commercialised, propose first-time commercialisation and customer growth, avoid duplicate government support for the same activity, and provide the applicable cash match.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Tier 1 pays 50/40/10 and Tier 2 pays 25/25/25/15/10 against agreement, milestone reports and evidence including transaction listings, invoices, payslips, receipts and bank statements. Commercialisation only, not prototype completion, routine operations, large-scale production or clinical trials. In-kind contributions do not count as match and pre-agreement cost is excluded.

Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund

Tier 1 up to A$100,000 for up to 12 months with cash contribution at least 20% of grant sought; Tier 2 over A$100,000 to A$200,000 for up to 24 months with a 1:1 cash match · Advance Queensland

Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund is a grant programme from Advance Queensland for Queensland-headquartered SMEs commercialising an innovative product or service with global growth potential Current lifecycle: closed. Real economics: Tier 1 up to A$100,000 for up to 12 months with cash contribution at least 20% of grant sought; Tier 2 over A$100,000 to A$200,000 for up to 24 months with a 1:1 cash match.

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Key facts

Funder	Advance Queensland
Amount	Tier 1 up to A$100,000 for up to 12 months with cash contribution at least 20% of grant sought; Tier 2 over A$100,000 to A$200,000 for up to 24 months with a 1:1 cash match
Decision time	No fixed notification date is published; invited full applications undergo merit assessment and due diligence.
Eligibility	A Queensland SME must have a validated market-ready MVP not already broadly commercialised, propose first-time commercialisation and customer growth, avoid duplicate government support for the same activity, and provide the applicable cash match.
Restrictions	Tier 1 pays 50/40/10 and Tier 2 pays 25/25/25/15/10 against agreement, milestone reports and evidence including transaction listings, invoices, payslips, receipts and bank statements. Commercialisation only, not prototype completion, routine operations, large-scale production or clinical trials. In-kind contributions do not count as match and pre-agreement cost is excluded.
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Submit one expression of interest per related group
Pass eligibility and competitive merit ranking
Submit an invitation-only full application
Complete independent assessment and due diligence
Negotiate milestones and funding agreement

Background

Advance Queensland operates Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. Program-level success is tracked through market launches, survival, exports, ecosystem strength and jobs The official route adds Ignite+ business-development support to cash awards

How the application really works

Submit one expression of interest per related group → Pass eligibility and competitive merit ranking → Submit an invitation-only full application → Complete independent assessment and due diligence → Negotiate milestones and funding agreement

Tips

Show direct fit with cross-sector innovative products, processes and services.
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Show direct fit with biodiversity and fire management.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is closed.
Tier 1 pays 50/40/10 and Tier 2 pays 25/25/25/15/10 against agreement, milestone reports and evidence including transaction listings, invoices, payslips, receipts and bank statements.
Commercialisation only, not prototype completion, routine operations, large-scale production or clinical trials. In-kind contributions do not count as match and pre-agreement cost is excluded.

Track record

Program-level success is tracked through market launches, survival, exports, ecosystem strength and jobs
The official route adds Ignite+ business-development support to cash awards

The government describes the round as significantly oversubscribed but publishes no application and award denominator.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: closed. Round 13 is closed; it used a two-stage expression-of-interest then invitation-only full application.
What is the real economic value?: Tier 1 up to A$100,000 for up to 12 months with cash contribution at least 20% of grant sought; Tier 2 over A$100,000 to A$200,000 for up to 24 months with a 1:1 cash match
Who is eligible?: A Queensland SME must have a validated market-ready MVP not already broadly commercialised, propose first-time commercialisation and customer growth, avoid duplicate government support for the same activity, and provide the applicable cash match.
How does selection work?: Submit one expression of interest per related group; Pass eligibility and competitive merit ranking; Submit an invitation-only full application; Complete independent assessment and due diligence; Negotiate milestones and funding agreement. No fixed notification date is published; invited full applications undergo merit assessment and due diligence.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Tier 1 pays 50/40/10 and Tier 2 pays 25/25/25/15/10 against agreement, milestone reports and evidence including transaction listings, invoices, payslips, receipts and bank statements. Commercialisation only, not prototype completion, routine operations, large-scale production or clinical trials. In-kind contributions do not count as match and pre-agreement cost is excluded.
What evidence exists?: Program-level success is tracked through market launches, survival, exports, ecosystem strength and jobs The official route adds Ignite+ business-development support to cash awards The government describes the round as significantly oversubscribed but publishes no application and award denominator.

Sources

advance.qld.gov.au/grants-and-programs/ignite-ideas-fund — Official closure, tiers, eligibility, match and Ignite+ support (checked 2026-08-10)
advance.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/2017793/iif-faq.pdf — Official selection, burden, payment, reporting, IP and use restrictions (checked 2026-08-10)