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Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

A Queensland co-investment program that conditionally matches part of an eligible early-stage equity raise for women-founded and women-led innovation businesses ready to scale.

QueenslandCompetitive co-investment grant tied to a new equity raise

What this program supports

  • Scaling an innovation-focused business with a product or service beyond proof of concept and a credible 12-month growth plan.

Who can apply

Queensland-headquartered, women-founded and women-led innovation businesses preparing a pre-seed or seed capital raise

Eligibility requirements

  • At least 51% female ownership and a woman in a primary executive role, each held for at least six months.
  • Active ABN, GST registration, head office and operations in Queensland.
  • No more than 50 full-time-equivalent employees across the company group.
  • Previous capital raises total no more than $500,000, with a new eligible investor raise planned or offered.

Published exclusions

  • Businesses that do not meet the female ownership and leadership tests.
  • Businesses above the employee or previous-capital-raise limits.

This summary does not determine eligibility. Program rules can change between rounds.

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