Leveraging the R&D Tax Incentive At A Time of Significant Change
Leveraging the R&D Tax Incentive At A Time of Significant Change
Wednesday, 29th October 2025, 12pm
Innovation needs fuel - but giving away equity isn’t the only way to grow. This panel brings together tax and finance experts to demystify how Australian startups and scale-ups can leverage R&D incentives, grants, and non-equity funding. Learn how to turn your rebate into predictable growth capital, boost cash flow, and extend your runway without dilution.
Speakers:
Peter Xi — RSM. Explains the programs, grants and R&D eligibility.
Pat Stewart — Advanced, Head of Growth. Explains how non-equity funding solutions work in practice.
Advanced provide R&D finance to Aussie startups and innovators fast. So you can focus on building and scaling, not faffing about with funding. No pitching, pleading or praying and no dilution – just smart, strategic finance when you need it.
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