I am still in the process of starting my own business - 2nd meeting with the industrial designer on friday in regards to getting proto-type made. there is a government grant that i may be eligable for ... early stage commercialisation ... which offers grants of $50,000 to $2mil to test viability of product, have prototypes made and tested, and bring your product to market. at the most i would be looking at $20,000 as you have to match dollar for dollar and there is no way my concept would cost more than $40k to bring fully to market (business plan costings come in around $30,000).
has anyone applied for grants in the past? and are they worth the hoops one has to jump thru? any advice? thoughts?
i suppose there is nothing to lose by applying - but i would be interested in anyone's stories.
has anyone applied for grants in the past? and are they worth the hoops one has to jump thru? any advice? thoughts?
i suppose there is nothing to lose by applying - but i would be interested in anyone's stories.