This round opens at 9am (AWST) on Friday, 26 July 2024 and closes at 3pm (AWST), Friday 13 September 2024.
The Digital Transformation Round provides initial support for eligible businesses to adopt and use digital and data technology for the purpose of improving their productivity, competitiveness, resilience, safety and sustainability.
The focus of this round is supporting small to medium enterprises to use existing technologies and services and not for research or the commercialisation of new ideas.
To find out more, read the information below.
Who is eligible
Show moreTo be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- Be registered for GST for at least 12 months prior to application submission;
- Have been operating in Western Australia for at least three years at the time of application submission;
- Be a for-profit organisation or business (not-for-profits and charities are ineligible);
- Have their principal place of business in Western Australia;
- Have a turnover of more than $500,000 in at least one of the previous three financial years; and
- Have at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) employee, in addition to the owner, but fewer than 200 FTE employees at the time of application submission.
How to apply
Show moreEligible applicants must submit their application online via the SmartyGrants portal.
A preview of the application form detailing the information required is available through the portal.
Before applying, applicants must read and understand these guidelines and the Financial Assistance Agreement found on the portal.
Assessment Process
Show moreApplications will be assessed by an evaluation panel following the round closing. Applications will be assessed against their eligibility as well as the objectives for that round, and will then be scored against the following evaluation criteria and weightings:
- Business need (20%)
- Degree of Transformation (30%)
- Implementation / Integration (30%)
- Value for money (10%)
- Financial viability and risk (10%)
Tips to applying
Show more- Double-Check Your Application: Have someone else review it to ensure clarity and completeness.
- Simplify Technical Details: Write in a way that anyone, not just industry experts, can understand. Imagine promoting the business via its website or social media.
- Allow Sufficient Time: Start early to gather quotes and relevant documents. (Applications without quotes or relevant documents will receive lower scores.)
- Be Concise: Provide sufficient detail without overwhelming assessors.
- Highlight Key Information: Include important details that will make your application stand out.
- Check Eligibility: Ensure the business and activities are eligible before investing time in the application. Contact the relevant team if you have eligibility questions.
