Develop or Expand a Project
If you are looking to develop a project or expand your business, RDA Kimberley can provide support and relevant data for your cause, and connect regional businesses, councils and industry sectors with national and international trade partners, financial markets, and potential investors through a number of programmes.
Develop or Expand a Project
Regional Data
Commissioned by RDA Kimberley and the regions’ four local councils, economy.id delivers economic and community profiles specific to the region and its individual local shires. Business and industry can now make better informed, evidence-based decisions using the suite of online demographic and economic information software.
RDA Kimberley can also assist individuals, organisations and community groups with the preparation and provision of professional business and statistical reports to assist with building business cases for project funding and/or grant applications. Consulting is provided on a fee for service basis.
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Entrepreneurs Programme
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme provides Australian businesses with quality advice and support to help them innovate and grow. Our expert advisers and facilitators are business people with a wealth of experience. They offer independent and objective advice tailored to the needs of your business.
The program provides:
- practical support for businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs
- co-funded grants to commercialise novel intellectual property in the form of new products, processes and services
- funding for businesses to take advantage of growth opportunities and connection and collaboration opportunities.
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Kimberley CONNECT Innovation & Investment Programs
The Kimberley CONNECT Innovation and Investment Programs aims to support local entrepreneurs to connect to investment opportunities so they can scale their business locally and sell globally.
The program will deliver workshops for small businesses in Broome and Kununurra on relevant topics such as lean business modelling, customer validation, strategic business planning and funding opportunities. Business would also have the opportunity to be part of an investor mentoring program.
The program is designed and delivered by AgriStart, in collaboration with South West Angels, Perth Angels and Entrepreneurs in Residence. The project is being supported by the WA State Government as part of an X-tend WA grant to support AgriStart and South West Angels deliver training for start-ups and investors in regional WA.
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Expert FindHer Directory
The Expert FindHer Resources Directory contains a list of relevant programs, funding sources, networks, mentors and tools women can access to help achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
The directory was developed by CSIRO’s IC Global in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER). This collaborative initiative aims to boost gender equality in Australia’s innovation and startup ecosystems
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Letters of Support
RDA Kimberley is pleased to provide letters of support to assist community stakeholders gain access to grant funding. Please send your request to admin@rdakimberley.com.au along with the following:
- Organisation Name
- Contact Name
- Contact Email
- Contact Phone
- Name of the grant you are applying for
- Closing date of the grant
- Details of the project including why it is regionally important, it’s benefits and costings
- Any relevant documentation
Please note any requests for letters of support must be submitted 14 days prior to grant closing date.