Victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through Business Victoria, LaunchVic and Creative Victoria with substantial Commonwealth support. Key sectors include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, creative arts, agribusiness and high-growth startups. The Victorian Government's investment in startup ecosystems and innovation hubs makes it especially strong for technology and creative businesses. Businesses across metro Melbourne and regional Victoria can access targeted programs for growth, sustainability and workforce development.
- LaunchVic runs dedicated programs for early-stage and high-growth Victorian startups
- VicScreen and Creative Victoria fund screen production, creative projects and cultural organisations
- Business Victoria connects businesses to federal programs and state-funded advisory services
Featured Programs
Highest value open grantsSupports Victorian production companies, originators and key creatives to produce high-quality, diverse and engaging film, television, online and virtual reality (VR) projects. Provides cash investment of 3-10% of Victorian production spend (capped at $500,000), with potential for greater investment for projects offering exceptional economic impact, employment opportunities, significant Victorian IP, or cultural value.
Supports Victorian digital games companies and key creatives to develop and release high-quality, diverse and engaging digital games across PC, consoles, mobile, VR, AR, and XR platforms. Funds Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production phases with up to $300,000 per stage and up to $500,000 per project, with equity remaining with the company or individual.
A 10-week early-stage venture capital residency program that helps exceptional founders meet co-founders, validate ideas, and secure funding. Participants receive $260K in investment at inception upon passing the Investment Committee, along with hands-on support from experienced partners and managers, access to a global network across 27 locations, and a clear capital pathway from pre-seed to Series A and beyond.
The Live Music Festivals Fund helps Victorian contemporary music festivals across the state to stage their events. It provides funding support to experienced organisers of live music festivals with capacity of more than 1,000 attendees.
An 8-week selective program designed to help the Victorian-based ACU community of students, staff, and alumni turn their startup ideas into real-world ventures. The fully subsidised program blends online masterclasses, in-person networking, practical startup development, and expert mentoring, run in partnership with Startmate.
The Industry Diversification Program supports Victorian gas appliance manufacturers and highly dependent supply chain businesses, to diversi... Professional advice and planning services to assist with the development of a Business Transition Plan, and the possibility of applying f... Closes on 31 Mar 2026
All Open Programs
41 programsGrant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying.