Applications are now open for the 2024 'Innovate with nbn Grants Program' which recognises and showcase regional and remote businesses. The program is aimed at businesses harnessing the benefits of the nbn network to develop products or solutions that improve digital participation, productivity or social outcomes for regional and remote Australians. There is $125,000 in total funding up for grabs to support regional and remote businesses drive the development and adoption of their ideas, across seven categories: · Agriculture · Arts · Education · Health · Indigenous Business · Tourism and · Women in Regional Business Each winner receives $15,000. Who can apply? · Digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who live and breathe technology and are: · Harnessing the benefits of the nbn network to enable regional Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society. · Innovative digital businesses challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia. · Businesses who are lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies. · Champions of digital adoption for regional and remote communities The overall ‘Innovate with nbn Champion’ will be awarded an additional $20,000 grant to help take their idea to the next level. The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday September 29, 2024. For more information head online to the 2024 Innovate with nbn Grants Program website at ww.nbnco.com.au/campaigns/innovate-with-nbn-grants-program.
