While it is publicly available, some call the 45% rebate the Australian Government offers on Research and Development activities in Australia, the best kept secret when it comes to new app development.  Most new app start ups are unaware of this powerful opportunity to offset the costs it takes to develop new technology.

This is yet another powerful reason to use a professional app development partner as they should understand how to help you leverage this opportunity to save big.

Here is more information on how you can take advantage of this opportunity and other government related grants and financial support.

The R&D tax incentive program helps you get up to 45% of your expenses back when you are in a loss position or up to 45% tax offset. Your app idea must be novel and qualify as a research and development project.  Find more info here:

The Victorian government supports innovation by providing funding to entrepreneurs who focus on projects that simplify policy changes and aim at providing value to the public.  Find more info here:

The city of Melbourne also offers grants to small businesses and start-ups. Download the Brochure

The Australian Government also provides financial assistance to by funding new businesses.

The Australian government has special programme called the Entrepreneurs’ Programme for budding entrepreneurs.

The Queensland government-funded “iLab” is one of Australia’s largest schemes for technology start-ups and has incubated over 100 start-ups.

The Western Australian government offers “The Innovator of the Year Award” granting the winner a $100,000 package.

Check what funding programs you qualify for, by answering a few questions in this link.

We hope this summary of government-backed funding support proves helpful to your app initiative. Appomate has recouped tens of thousands of dollars on individual projects using the R&D rebate.

It would be worth a call to understand more and see how you can save.