Incorporated under the:
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)
- Co-operatives National Law Act 2020 (Qld); or
- Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth).
ActiveKIT
ActiveKIT (Knowledge | Innovation | Technology) is an exciting initiative to come out of the Activate! Queensland 2019 – 2029 strategy providing $3.3 million in targeted funding in the Super Round.
The ActiveKIT initiative is a call to action to ‘shift the dial’ on investment in the Active Industry to drive physical activity participation in Queensland.
Read the ActiveKIT guidelines for more information.
ActiveKIT Super Round is now open.
Key dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions open | 1 May 2024 |
| Stage 1 EOI submission closes | 22 May 2024 at 5pm (AEST) |
| Stage 2 submissions open for invited organisations only | 12 June 2024 |
| Stage 2 submissions close | 3 July 2024 at 5pm (AEST) |
| Successful projects can commence upon execution of funding agreement | August 2024 |
| Program period complete | August 2026 |
| Outcome report and final acquittal | September 2026 |
Objective
The objective of ActiveKIT Super Round is to support innovative solutions within the active industry to increase physical activity opportunities for Queenslanders and contribute to system-wide capability improvements.
Challenge
ActiveKIT will support the active industry, startups or small to medium businesses to develop, trial or implement new and innovative solutions that respond to the challenge; “Personalising the experience for all”; enable inclusive, social, flexible and/or commitment-free physical activity opportunities for all that helps to create a positive mindset and encourages physical activity involvement for life.
Who can apply for ActiveKIT?
Organisations eligible for funding must be:
- Registered with an ABN
- Based or headquartered in Queensland (based on the physical address of the organisation provided in the Grants Registration Portal)
- At the time of program close, must:
- have no outstanding compliance issues with the Office of Fair Trading
- have met all obligations for projects currently funded by the department; and
- have no debt owing to the department.
Organisation types
Additionally, organisations are required to be one of the following organisation types.
- Under the unitary model recognised by the Australian Sports Commission.
Incorporated under the:
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth)
- Co-operatives National Law Act 2020 (Qld); or
- Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cwlth).
*See Appendix 1 in program guidelines for definition.
Constituted under the:
- Local Government Act 2009 (Qld)
- City of Brisbane Act 2010 (Qld)
- Commonwealth Aluminium Corporation Pty Ltd Agreement Act 1957.
- Higher education institutions in Queensland.
- with no more than 50 full-time equivalent employees and
- have been registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) prior to 1 May 2022.
If you are unsure of the organisation’s eligibility, or to confirm if you have any debt owing to the department, contact your nearest Sport and Recreation office or email SportRecPartnership@dtis.qld.gov.au
Funding
Total funding of $3.3 million (GST exclusive) is available through the ActiveKIT Super Round to support both technology based and non-technology based innovative solutions that respond to the challenge.
Solutions may be:
- Proof of Concept (POC) or
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and/or beyond (that is a product or service which is beyond the initial proof of concept/prototype stage)
Eligible organisations can submit one Expression of Interest (EOI) only.
Proof of Concept (POC)
| Tier | Department contribution (GST exclusive) | Minimum organisation financial contribution* |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Up to $50,000 | 20% of eligible project costs |
*Surplus of total project cost to be funded by the organisation. Refer to section 8 regarding ineligible items.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and/or beyond
| Tier | Department contribution (GST exclusive) | Minimum organisation financial contribution* |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 | Up to $100,000 | 20% of eligible project costs |
| Tier 3 | $100,001 to $200,000 | 50% of eligible project costs |
*Surplus of total project cost to be funded by the organisation. Refer to section 8 regarding ineligible items.
Organisation contribution evidence
As outlined, cash co-contributions are required. The Department will not fund any ineligible costs as outlined in Section 7 . In-kind contributions cannot be substituted for the required cash co-contribution.
The following outlines sufficient evidence, in order of priority:
- Signed letter from either:
- a suitably qualified independent party
- an appropriate delegate within the organisation (no more than 3 months old)
- excerpt from confirmed Council budget indicating funds available.
- Bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds available to cover organisation’s contribution.
ActiveKIT Super Round
Expression of interest (EOI) submissions now open.
More information
Contact us
- Email SportRecPartnership@dtis.qld.gov.au
- Contact your local Sport and Recreation Office