Helping entrepreneurs through COVID-19
The Canberra Innovation Network stands behind the massive community efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 and recognises the challenges everyone must be facing. We have collected a toolkit of resources and information for our community.
Stay up to date
Find out about the latest grants and support from both federal and territory governments about how you can continue operating throughout this pandemic.
Talk to us
Book an appointment and have a chat with our SME Director. They can help you do a business health check and explore innovative ideas that will help you pivot your business throughout this period.
Be ahead of the curve
There are weekly webinars and frequent online events on offer. Refresh your mind and learn how to innovate from Canberra’s leading entrepreneurs.
The ACT government has opened a number of support grants and debt relief schemes for businesses suffering downturn due to the current lockdown. Learn the details, your eligibility and the process going forward on their site.
Entrepreneurs make a difference
Startups and innovative companies in Canberra have moved quickly to make a difference during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read more about the businesses and initiatives that are making an impact, in all sorts of different ways.
Information & Resources
Business Support
ACT Government
- COVID-19 Business Support Grant – Employing (up to $10,000)
- COVID-19 Business Support Grant – Non-employing (up to $4,000)
Support of up to $10,000 for employing businesses and up to $4,000 for non-employing businesses over the lockdown period where those businesses’ turnover has declined by 30 per cent or more as a result of the COVID-19 public health measures. - COVID-19 Small Business Hardship Support
Relief from payroll tax, rates and other ACT Government payments where a business experiences hardship due to lockdown.
Australian Government
- COVID-19 Disaster Payment
A support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order. - Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
Support if you can’t earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine, or are caring for someone with COVID-19.
Business Information
- ACT Government – Supporting local businesses and the economy
- Business.gov.au – Coronavirus information and support for business
- Treasury.gov.au – Economic Response to the Coronavirus
- Australian Taxation Office – Support for businesses and employers
- Tourism Australia – Support and assistance for the tourism industry
Useful Links
- ACT Government
COVID-19 Updates - Health.gov.au
Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert
Partner links
- King & Wood Mallesons
COVID-19: Implications for Business - PwC
Responding to the business impacts of COVID-19
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