The Generator supports prioritised community service card holders in financial hardship to explore the feasibility of a business idea, learn business skills and scale up their enterprise. Due to an increase in demand, applications for The Generator support and seed funding are now closed until further notice. MSD and The Generator are working on an approach to manage demand for support and grant funding.
At present we prioritise applicants already registered based on this criteria:
Please continue to visit our website for further updates as they arise.
Eligibility: Must have a current community services card and are assessed against the below prioritisation criteria.
Startup Limit: Only one startup idea per applicant or family member.
Grant Usage: Access a $2000 trial grant and upload receipts.
Support: Applicants with mental health or disability challenges must be accompanied by a support worker
Not been funded previously: Excludes those already funded by e.g. TPK/Foundation North/Pacific Business Trust/Flexiwage.
Post-Trial Application: Applicants can apply for ongoing funding after the trial.
Assessment Criteria: Selection is based on sustainability evidence and the above criteria.
Funding Amounts: $3000 or $5000 grants available.
Funding Restrictions: As economic challenges grow so too does demand for The Generator. Of the 1.1 million Community Service Card holders The Generator can fund 325 trial applicants a year.