Grants & Government Incentives

The team at KPMG High Growth Ventures help founders confidently navigate the complex and diverse Grants and Government Incentives landscape. From identifying funding opportunities to submission of applications, we align funding body priorities to your strategic business development and growth plans.

Maximise non-dilutive funding and extend runway by accessing government grants for startups.

There are thousands of government grant programs available, from state-specific grants to the Export Markets Development Grant (EMDG), women in business or funding for First Nations businesses. However, trying to stay up to date with all the grants on offer, and trying to write multiple grant applications can be challenging - particularly when you're juggling a million priorities as a founder.

A specialist team like KPMG High Growth Ventures can help your startup access critical government funding to increase cash flow and fuel expansion. Our seasoned grants specialists help you identify appropriate grants for your industry and sector, then manage the end-to-end process to craft and submit a compelling application.

Over the years, we have assisted founders to secure grants across various industries and at different stages of growth.

We have a proven track record of successful grant applications, ranging from helping early-stage startups fund their innovation idea all the way to helping scale-ups secure millions in government funding to accelerate growth. Some of the grants we have assisted founders with include:

Accelerating Commercialisation grants
Industry-specific grants, such as agriculture and energy.
Research & development grants
EMDG and other export-related grants
Regionally-focussed grants
Early Stage Innovation Company concessions
Other government incentives

Georgia King-Siem

Partner - KPMG Australia

Georgia is a Partner and the head of KPMG’s National R&D team. With a strong focus on technology-based innovation, Georgia specialises in assisting high growth venture clients identify and access State and Federal Government support. She has supported many of our clients in accessing R&D tax incentives and grants to accelerate their growth strategies, R&D development programs and investments projects. Georgia also remains a member of the Victorian Bar where, prior to joining KPMG, she advised in all areas of administrative and commercial law (with a focus on technology disputes).

Alun Needham

Principal Director - KPMG Australia

Alun is a Principal Director and the lead of KPMG’s National Grants team. With over 25 years’ experience, Alun specialises in assisting clients access government incentives for innovation, research and development, technology commercialisation and growth activities. Alun brings a deep understanding of the government grants programs designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses. He has worked closely with our clients to successfully access support from a range of these programs including Accelerating Commercialisation and Export Market Development.

Laurens Visscher

Director - KPMG Australia

Laurens has extensive experience in assisting clients in Australia and overseas to fund their innovation and growth plans. With strong links to Investment NSW, Laurens has a clear understanding of how to craft a successful grant application. Laurens’ experience spans work with startups such as Safe Gauge and 3ME Technology, all the way to established businesses like Gelato Messina.

Joel DiBella

Associate Director - KPMG Australia

Joel has extensive experience in assisting start-ups and SMEs to identify and access State and Federal Government support in the form of tax incentives and grants to support their growth strategies, R&D programs and investment projects. During his career, he has supported a number of startups, including Quasar Satellite Technologies, Zondii, Torqn.