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Live Webinar: Grants and Funding Options for your Business

July 21, 2021

In collaboration with Kate Whitehead from Avant Group, the Defence Science Institute hosted a free webinar to discuss grants and funding available for businesses in Australia. The webinar aims to…

What You Need to Know About the New EMDG Program

April 29, 2021

The Export Market Development Grants program will be changing from 1 July 2021.      SMEs will be able to apply for grants up to $770,000 per applicant, and over…

VIC State Budget Update – Opportunities for Business

November 25, 2020

The Victorian Stage Budget for FY20/21 has been announced, with a suite of stimulus and funding opportunities for businesses. The budget has a strong focus on economic recovery, job creation,…

Special Resource: Your COVID-19 Government Stimulus Guide

November 25, 2020

Avant Group has developed a special COVID-19 government stimulus guide, as a complimentary resource for Australian businesses. The guide covers stimulus programs and government assistance across every state and territory,…

Federal Budget: Big wins for manufacturing, with $1.3 billion in grant funding

October 8, 2020

The recent Federal Budget included big wins for manufacturers, with $1.3 billion in grants announced for the upcoming Modern Manufacturing Initiative that will target six National Manufacturing Priority areas: 1….

COVID-19 is manufacturing’s canary (Opinion)

August 13, 2020

By Kate Whitehead, Managing Director of Avant Group COVID-19 has been the canary in the coal mine for Australia’s manufacturing capability. In the 1960s, manufacturing contributed to 30 per cent…

Government grants crucial to the manufacturing sector

July 14, 2020

Avant Group MD Kate Whitehead has been featured in the latest issue of Manufacturers’ Monthly magazine, discussing government grants and why they are crucial for starting the manufacturing revival in…

Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) May 2020 legislation and rules update

June 16, 2020

Recent changes were announced to the EMDG for FY20 claims only. Our MD Kate Whitehead explains these changes. Watch to find out more.

Podcast: Don’t Miss Out on Government Grants

June 9, 2020

Listen to Avant Group’s Managing Director, Kate Whitehead being interviewed by Nicole Goodman from the leading Business Essentials Daily Podcast. This episode entitled Don’t Miss Out on Government Grants, helps…