Unlock Funding for Innovation: R&D Tax Incentive & Queensland Grants Workshop
Free Workshop: Unlock Funding for Innovation
RSM Australia Presents: R&D Tax Incentive & Queensland Grants
Join us for a practical, business focused workshop designed to demystify the R&D Tax Incentive and help you confidently navigate the funding landscape for innovation in Australia. We’ll cover the core eligibility requirements, the benefits available under the program, and walk through the end to end application process, highlighting common pitfalls and key considerations to get right from the outset.
Beyond the R&D Tax Incentive, we’ll also provide an overview of relevant Queensland Government grant programs, outlining what’s available, who they’re suited for, and how they can complement your broader funding and growth strategy.
This session is ideal for founders, CFOs, tax managers and innovation teams looking for clear, practical guidance on how to access government support and maximise returns on their R&D investment.
Agenda
11:00am – Attendees admitted via Zoom and welcomed in person
11:05am – Presentations from Larissa Lai and Sara Coram from RSM Australia about using the R&D Tax Incentive and Queensland Grants to accelerate your growth.
11:45am – Q&A with the audience and with Zoom attendees
12:00noon – Event conclusion
About the Speakers
Larissa Lai – Partner, R&D Tax and Government Incentives
Larissa Lai is a Partner in RSM’s Brisbane R&D Tax and Government Incentives team, with over 13 years’ experience advising businesses on accessing government incentives and funding. She works with a diverse range of innovative organisations, from early‑stage start‑ups to multinational corporations, across industries including life sciences, biotechnology, technology, manufacturing, food and beverage, energy and resources, technology, and engineering. Larissa is recognised as a trusted adviser to large corporates, middle‑market businesses, and SMEs navigating Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive landscape.
Sara Coram – Manager, Government Grants
Based in Brisbane, Sara brings over 20 years of higher education experience, advising universities on navigating Federal and State funding landscapes. She has led successful multi-million-dollar research grants and submissions, such as ARC Centres of Excellence, ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres, ARC Linkage Projects and NHMRC Ideas and Investigator Grants.
With deep expertise in strategic grant advisory, Sara empowers academic institutions to secure impactful funding aligned with research and growth priorities.
