Thank you to our GOLD Partners of the 2022 Impact Project!

SBE Australia would like to express our sincere gratitude to our 2022 Impact Project Gold Sponsors for their steadfast support and generosity. Our vision to provide women entrepreneurs with the resources to reach their full potential, and support women-led businesses across Australia would not be possible without the backing of our investors. The support of our sponsors directly contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides a space where women are able to strengthen and grow their business to a global scale, as well as share their innovation. 

NSW GOVERNMENT - DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE  

The Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade drives the New South Wales Government’s commitment to economic transformation and thriving communities. We’re bringing together the best people across Enterprise and Investment, Trade, the Arts, Sport, the Visitor Economy, Hospitality and Racing and Western Sydney. We propel the delivery of investment, business, lifestyle, entertainment, and cultural opportunities.

We do this by: 

• Attracting and supporting future-focused industries such as the Clean Economy, Digital Technology, Modern Manufacturing, MedTech, Agribusiness, Visitor Economy and International Education, and Defence and Aerospace. 

• Creating active and culturally rich communities across NSW, with access to local sporting programs and facilities and world class Cultural Institutions. 

• Ensuring a dynamic, fun, safe and responsible Hospitality and Racing industry and vibrant 24-hour cities. 

• Building an economic powerhouse in the Western Parkland City, creating jobs and opportunities for future generations. 

• Catalysing research and development, commercialisation, and entrepreneurship through strong partnerships with business and research communities.

GIANT LEAP

Founded in 2016, Giant Leap is Australia’s first venture capital investment firm that is 100% dedicated to backing mission driven founders solving our most pressing challenges. It invests across three key themes: sustainable living, health and wellbeing and empowering people.

“At Giant Leap we’re committed to championing diverse founders and are excited to support SBE's Impact Awards as a critical part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We invest in mission-driven founders solving the world's most pressing problems and are proud that more than half of the entrepreneurs leading our portfolio companies are women.” - Adam Milgrom

QLD GOVERNMENT

The government’s objectives for the community are built around Unite and Recover – Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan.

• Safeguarding our health: Safeguard people’s health and jobs by keeping Queensland pandemic-ready.

• Supporting jobs: Support increased jobs in more industries to diversify the Queensland economy and build on existing strengths in agriculture, resources and tourism.

• Backing small business: Help small business, the backbone of the state’s economy, thrive in a changing environment.

• Making it for Queensland: Grow manufacturing across traditional and new industries, making new products in new ways and creating new jobs.

• Building Queensland: Drive investment in the infrastructure that supports our recovery, resilience and future prosperity.

• Growing our regions: Help Queensland’s regions grow by attracting people, talent and investment, and driving sustainable economic prosperity.

• Investing in skills: Ensure Queenslanders have the skills they need to find meaningful jobs and set up pathways for the future.

• Backing our frontline services: Deliver world-class frontline services in key areas such as health, education and community safety.

• Protecting the environment: Protect and enhance our natural environment and heritage for future generations and achieve a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.

IR DEPARTMENT

Established in 2007, IR Department is a Sydney-based boutique investor and public relations consultancy, known for delivering outstanding results for clients.

We specialise in supporting small- and mid-cap ASX-listed companies with their engagement and communication with capital market participants – shareholders, prospective investors, brokers and the media.​

We are incredibly grateful to have sponsors who share our passion and are able to engage with our vision. Again, we thank our Gold Sponsors for identifying with our cause, and supporting diverse women founders passionate about making a difference to their communities.