Catalysing Impact: QBE Foundation launches new initiative to empower impact enterprises and purpose-driven businesses
QBE Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of Catalysing Impact, a new initiative designed to accelerate the growth and impact of Australian purpose-driven businesses and impact enterprises focused on climate resilience and inclusion.
Purpose-driven businesses and impact enterprises are invited to apply for the initiative which provides funding and capability development to help them secure third-party investment, scale their operations, and enhance their social and environmental contributions.
In partnership with Social Impact Hub, the initiative provides support for enterprises at different growth stages, offering seed funding to emerging ventures and advanced matched grants for scaling enterprises.
Initiative highlights:
- Funding support – From $10,000 AUD participation grants to matched funding up to $400,000 AUD, the initiative provides the financial boost needed to drive growth and amplify impact.
- Tailored mentoring & advisory – Receive expert guidance on impact measurement, strategic planning and overcoming operational challenges.
- Collaboration & networking opportunities – Work alongside QBE professionals through hackathons and skilled volunteering, fostering innovation and expanding networks.
Applications are now open with expressions of interest closing on 3 March 2025.
Viv Bower, Group Executive of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability and QBE Foundation Global Chair, said: "Catalysing Impact is central to QBE Foundation’s objective to foster partnerships that deliver measurable impact. By providing funding and capability-building resources, the initiative aims to empower enterprises working to address climate resilience and inclusion.
"At QBE, we recognise the powerful role that impact enterprises and purpose-driven businesses can play in addressing today’s most pressing challenges. This initiative not only provides funding but also leverages the expertise of our employees, enabling us to drive meaningful, long-term change while strengthening our connection to the communities we operate in."
Jessica Mendoza-Roth, Founder & CEO of Social Impact Hub said: "The Social Impact Hub is thrilled to be partnering with QBE Foundation on this innovative initiative that combines grant capital and capability-building support to hopefully 'crowd in' other forms of investment and scale impact.
"If you’re looking to raise investment capital in the next six months and are addressing inclusion or climate resilience, I’d strongly encourage you to apply."
For more information or to submit an expression of interest, visit www.socialimpacthub.org/catalysing-impact
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