Venture Dorm Pre-Accelerator Program

The Flinders University New Venture Institute award-winning startup program, Venture Dorm, is back!

It is designed to equip you with the skills and startup mindset you need to successfully navigate the next phase of your new venture. Week by week, the program gives you the time, space, and support you need to solve your complex business problem. In 8 weeks, you'll have clearly defined 'next steps' and the confidence you need to take them.

Venture Dorm is hands-on, immersive and the ideal program for anyone with a great idea asking themselves: 'What do I need to do to make this happen?'

When: Venture Dorm kicks off on Thursday, April 21st from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm (ACST). It will run every Thursday at the same time through to June 9th.

Where:  Sessions will be delivered face-to-face at Flinders New Venture Institute. Participants also have the option to join online via Microsoft Teams if necessary.

2021 SA Startup Report Released

The Government of South Australia has published the 2021 SA Startup Report, offering a unique insight into the state’s entrepreneurial community and the mindset of local business founders.

Based on responses to the 2021 SA Startup Survey, ABS data and other research, the report captures information on the diversity of business founders, funding raised, growth plans and advice for others.

Find the report here.

Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration Grants

The grants will fund on-ground implementation of at least 4 blue carbon ecosystem restoration projects in Australia. The projects will be chosen to represent a variety of blue carbon ecosystem types and socio-economic settings and serve as demonstration of the outcomes achievable for climate, biodiversity and livelihoods.

Applications close at 9:00 pm AEDT on 15 February 2022.

Find out more here.

Funding for small & medium food & beverage manufacturing enterprises to improve energy efficiency

Funding from $10,000 to $25,000 to reduce business energy consumption by: 

• replacing existing equipment with more energy efficient equipment
• installing or replacing components to help existing systems run more efficiently
• carrying out energy audits
• monitoring and optimising energy use and emissions.
• increasing knowledge of energy efficiency practices, and
• positioning small and medium sized enterprises to adopt future technological advancement in energy consumption.

Applications close 18 February 2022.

Find out more here.

Government extends support for small business owners

Regional small businesses suffering the brunt of lockdowns, drought and bushfires will be provided with ongoing Australian Government assistance supporting their economic recovery through the Small Business Financial Counselling Program.
 
The Regional Small Business Support Program pilot – valued at $8.6 million nationally – will be rolled out in 2022, building on the Drought Communities Small Business Support pilot.

Small Business owners requiring support are encouraged to ring RBS on Freecall 1800 836 211. Services are free, independent and confidential

Landowner Information Service Funding Extension

Rural Business Support's Landowner Information Service (LIS) will broaden its services over the next four years through $1.65m in state government funding.
 
Since 1 July 2020, the LIS has provided free, factual, independent, and impartial information to landowners, farmers, and community members who are new to the exploration and mining process or are unsure about their rights and responsibilities when considering interest regarding exploration, mining and quarrying on their land.

The service is designed to:

• Provide easy-to-understand information to any individual or business affected by resources exploration, quarrying and mining activities.
• Explain landowner options, rights and responsibilities.
• Encourage open and respectful communication.
• Empower landowners to make informed decisions

Thriving Women Conference

21-22 February 2022                                                                                    
Adelaide Hills
Convention Centre
Hahndorf, South Australia

The Impact of Us, will focus on acknowledging and fostering the impact women are having on their own lives, businesses, communities and industries.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM & REGISTRATIONS

SAVE THE DATE - SouthStart returns 9-11 March 2022

Planning for next year's event is in full swing, so keep your eye on the SouthStart website for program announcements over the coming months. 

SAYES Program

SAYES is a government-funded 12-month program designed to assist young South Australians aged 18-35 years to turn their business concept into a reality or focus on creating a sustainable business model for a newly established business.
Find out more here.

B2B Program - Business 2 Business

The B2B Program will help you access expert advice and services so that you can feel confident to make correct decisions for your business. We will help you identify where your business has opportunities and barriers and how to best assist and help you grow your business.

If you are new to business you will be connected with a local service provider to help you get started OR if you are a growing SME looking for assistance, you can be connected with local skilled practitioners.

The B2B program is FREE and you will receive a three hour consultancy service. Find out more here.

Online Business Resources - eBook & Video Library

As part of their Entrepreneurship Facilitator Services, NVI Flinders offer a library of online business resources for clients in the Barossa-Yorke-Mid North region.

The eBook "Start Your Business: The Ultimate Guide for Regional South Australians, Barossa-Yorke-Mid North Edition" equips founders with resources to help set up and start out successfully. It provides an overview and checklist of steps to take and factors to consider when starting your business.

Get your copy of the eBook here.
 
In addition, the video library of past workshops helps to boost your business capacity.

With topics ranging from marketing and social media to innovation capacity building and grant writing (soon to be available), the videos offer practical expert advice into the fundamental elements of running a successful business.

ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY 

Support for businesses, sole traders & employees

For information about grants and eligibility, visit the Department of Treasury and Finance website.