Granton Australia - R&D Tax Consultants

26/06/2026

26/06/2026

Applications are now open for the $50M Local Digital Priority Projects funding program!

To all eligible local governments, organisations, and businesses—now's your chance to make a real impact on the future of South East Queensland. From today, you can apply for support towards projects like:

✅ Public Wi-Fi solutions
✅ Connectivity upgrades
✅ Digital skills programs
✅ Innovation and jobs creation

26/06/2026

“Failure is so much more interesting than success... Where something works you say 'Great that worked.' You don't even stop to wonder why it works. So if you've got to enjoy failure.” — James Dyson

Building a startup—especially when you are innovating, writing code, or developing new tech—is rarely about getting it right the first time. It's about pushing through the versions that didn't work until you finally find the one that does.

That process of trial, error, and constant questioning is exactly what research and development is all about. If your team is currently grinding through the "interesting" failures to find a breakthrough, remember that your persistence is what builds great companies (and often qualifies you for R&D incentives, too).

Keep backing your ideas, founders. The breakthroughs are worth the repetition.

25/06/2026

At Granton, we keep it simple. We start with one quick chat about your project and what you need to fund. Then, our internal tools scan the grant landscape for you so you can stay focused on building your startup.

Let's find out what you qualify for.

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24/06/2026

Straight from the R&D Advisors Conference—the ATO is raising the bar on R&D tax incentive claims.

It's a whirlwind here, but the main takeaway for founders is that the rules are tightening. We're gathering all the latest insights on how to build a rock-solid application, put your best foot forward, and ensure you have complete peace of mind when you lodge.

Keep your records tight, founders. We've got your back.

24/06/2026

Energy Innovation Fund ACT - Currently open for applications!

This program supports the development of the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment.

Find out more:https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/energy-innovation-fund-act

Interested in applying? Reach out to [email protected] with some details on what you’ve been working on.

24/06/2026

Peter Thiel once shared a simple idea with Mark Zuckerberg: in a world that changes quickly, the biggest risk is taking no risk at all.

It sounds counterintuitive, but staying where you are can be riskier than making a bold move.

Every decision comes with uncertainty. Launching a new product, entering a new market, or changing direction will always have potential downsides.

But while you're waiting for perfect certainty, the market keeps moving.

Founders don't need to take reckless risks. They need to avoid standing still for too long.

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23/06/2026

One of the biggest mistakes founders make is focusing only on the idea.

Grant assessors are also looking at the people behind it. They want to see the capability, experience, and timing that give the project a real chance of success.

That's what builds confidence.

23/06/2026

Most founders think grant money is too complicated to chase. It's not. It's just under the radar.

Australia has real non dilutive funding sitting there right now. Export grants, state commercialisation programs, federal innovation funds for IP heavy ventures. Most founders don't know half of it exists.

The part people miss. You can stack most of these with the R&D Tax Incentive. Different mechanisms, different spend categories, same financial year.

The founders who get this funding aren't the best builders. They're the ones who treat applications like a real business function instead of a lottery ticket.

If you want to know what you actually qualify for, that's a 20 minute conversation, not a research project.

22/06/2026

Big changes are coming to the R&D Tax Incentive, and having the right advisor matters more than ever.

Deb attended the RDTAA National Conference to hear directly from the experts shaping these new rules, and came away with insights worth sharing with founders.

If you are claiming R&D Tax Incentive, this is worth your time.