LaunchVic are accepting applications from eligible start-ups for the following grants:

Pre-Accelerator Programs â Up to $400,000 to run programs providing advice, support and networks for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Specialised Angel Groups â Up to $300,000 to establish specialised angel investment networks in the pre-seed and seed rounds of the start-up phase.
MedTech Market Growth Program - $50,000 matched funding for scaling medtech start-ups.

To see if you are eligible, click here.

Learn about AI at your own pace and in your own time with this free online introductory course for business.

For more information and to register, click here.

Do you like to tick things off a to-do list?

These five helpful checklists will help you navigate cyber security, finance, hiring employees, sustainability and end of financial year reporting by prompting you on the steps you need to go through.

Download your free checklists here.

APRIL

Creating an Effective Email Marketing Campaign

Unlock the full potential of email to deliver you more customers.

This workshop, hosted by marketing experts, will show you how to harness the real power of email to get more sales.

Date: Thursday 11 April 2024

Time: 6-8pm

Where: iHarvest Coworking, Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine

Cost: $20

Register here

Time Lord, Les Watson, will host the event, so join us for a free fun-filled morning of networking.

At this Meetup, you will have the opportunity to:

Pitch your business in our 20 second lightning pitch
Connect and network with other business owners
Discover businesses you didnât know existed in your own backyard!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Time: 7-8.30am

Where: Quest Watergardens, 451 Kings Road, Taylors Lakes

Register here

Brimbankâs Economic Development Unit, in partnership with the Victorian Governmentâs Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Skilled and Business Migration Program, is pleased to invite Chinese business migrants who have been granted permanent residency under the 188, 888 and 132 visa subclasses to our first ever business networking event.

Date: Tuesday 16 April 2024

Time: 10am â 12pm

Where: Brimbank Community &Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine

Cost: Free

Register Here

Council is delivering a series of roving performances and an Egg Hunt during Easter.

To find out what's happening near you, click here.

During the Easter public holiday period, Brimbankâs Economic Development Unit office and iHarvest Coworking Space will be closed to the public from 5pm on Thursday 28 March and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2 April.

Learn new skills to build your business:

Small Business Victoria
A series of free interactive webinars and courses to improve business success. For further information click here

Digital Solutions â Australian Small Business Advisory Services - Make the most of digital tools and get advice specific to your business needs. For further information click here

ATO: Support for Small Business Webinar
A series of free interactive online webinars where you can ask experienced tax specialists questions - Register here

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