CHICC Expert Workshop - Show Me the Money: Fuelling Growth with Non-Dilutive Funding

• Are you a digital health business looking for non-dilutive funding to fuel your growth while preserving equity? 

• Are you exploring grant opportunities and need expert support to align them with product development or scaling efforts? 

• Do you need help demystifying the complexities of the Australian R&D Tax landscape to optimise your capital? 

In the competitive world of digital health innovation, securing funding can be the key to success. This CHICC expert workshop will provide an in-depth analysis of the financial support mechanisms available to your business, including funding programs, industry grants, R&D tax incentives and non-dilutive R&D capital.  

You’ll build the critical knowledge needed to effectively navigate the Australian grants and tax incentives landscape, simplifying the process and identifying the right financial support to fuel your business innovation and growth. Whether you’re at the early stages of product development or scaling a proven concept, understanding these funding opportunities can change the game for your business.

THE DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024 

Time (AEDT): 10:00 am – 12:45 pm 

Where: CHICC – Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, Level 2, 99 William Street, Melbourne

Session format: In-person delivery with presentations and audience Q&A.  

Registration: Free to attend

Who should attend:

•  Digital and connected health CEOs, founders, and executives.
•  CFOs and financial strategy professionals.

EXPERT SPEAKERS:

Stuart Haines, Founder & CEO, Haines Consulting Group 

Stuart Haines is the founder and CEO of Haines Consulting Group and Haines Media, which specialise in business strategy, growth, non-dilutive funding (government grants), and new venture developments. Stuart’s companies were developed from his passion for working with innovative Australian entrepreneurs and helping them to grow their business ventures both Nationally and Internationally.  

Holding a Master of Business from RMIT University and having worked overseas in Asia and America and holding multiple board positions. Stuart is a renowned business strategist, a leading expert in non-dilutive funding and a respected keynote speaker, commentator, and has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers. With a proven record in global business management and business development at a senior executive level, he has led complex transformation, growth and organisational change.  

Stuart demonstrates high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an innovative and pragmatic mindset, to develop practical solutions for his clients. He partners with business owners and works with them to formulate strategic business strategies with an emphasis on delivering results.   

Stuart is actively involved in the continued growth of Haines Consulting Group, its international expansion, and other special projects with clients.

Kate Mahady, Partner, FB Rice 

Kate Mahady is a partner and leads our R&D tax consulting team in Melbourne. 

She has over 20 years' experience in research and development tax incentive consulting, including with the 'Big 4' accounting firms, and has strong experience in advising a broad range of technology-based companies from start-ups to large multinationals.  

Kate is dedicated to assisting Australian companies navigate the complex R&D tax landscape to provide maximised, supportable claims to enable them to fund further research and development projects. 

Tim Hynes, State Manager - VIC & TAS, Radium Capital 

Tim Hynes is the State Manager – VIC & TAS at Radium Capital. Radium Capital is Australia’s leading R&D financier, helping innovation businesses access and reinvest their expected R&D Tax Incentive Refund early.  

Tim Hynes has worked in financial services for over 20 years across ASX Listed companies and global financial services firms across various industries. As State Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, Tim is focused on helping businesses with R&D achieve their innovation and business goals through strategic funding solutions. 

Important note for attendees: 

To encourage inclusive and open dialogue, this event operates under Chatham House Rule. We kindly ask that you do not film or record this session, including the use of unauthorised AI notetakers.  

Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken by ANDHealth staff. By attending this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, and acknowledge that these may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. 

This CHICC workshop is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the State Government of Victoria.