QLD Private Sector Pathways Program (PSP)

Funding available: co-funding of up to $200,000 from Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the corporate challenge owner.
Current challenge funding shown: $100,000 (excluding GST).
Matched funding: the corporate challenge owner provides matched funding.
Delivery duration: solutions are trialled for 6 to 12 months.
Applications close: June 03 2026

Private Sector Pathways Program supports Queensland-based small-to-medium enterprises and scaleups to collaborate with corporate partners to develop commercial opportunities by solving real business challenges.

Corporate challenge owners set a challenge and invite solutions from Queensland businesses. Successful applicants can receive co-funding of up to $200,000 from Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the corporate partner to develop and pilot solutions over 6 to 12 months.

Key Requirements

Increase partnerships between Queensland SMEs and corporate businesses or large organisations to solve problems and build commercial opportunities in Queensland.
Propose a solution to a defined corporate challenge, with activities, milestones, timeframes, and costs that represent fair market value and can be negotiated prior to contracting.
Be ready to enter into a program agreement with Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the corporate partner, including milestone-based deliverables and reporting.
Provide a product that is at, or beyond, minimum viable product stage and is being developed in Queensland.
Provide regular progress updates and complete mid-point and final reports covering progress and outcomes.

What is eligible for funding?

Develop and pilot a solution that addresses the corporate challenge outcomes and requirements.
Trial the solution with the corporate partner for 6 to 12 months, aligned to agreed milestones and deliverables
Deliver milestone-based outputs and participate in project negotiations on activities, timeframes, and funding amounts prior to contract execution.
Provide progress updates and complete mid-point and final reporting on project progress and outcomes.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Queensland-based startups or small to medium enterprises with an ABN registered in Queensland and project delivery within Queensland.
Established Queensland-based startups or SMEs with full-time equivalent employee count below 200.
Businesses registered for GST at time of contract execution
Applicants that have not had previous commercial contracts with the participating corporate challenge owner for the relevant challenge.
Joint applications are permitted where a primary entity submits the application and is responsible for partner compliance with program terms

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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