Department of State Development

🌏 Ready to take your business to the next level? Applications are now open for the Global Expansion Program! Up to $50,000 is available to support you with access to resources and advice to help you thrive in international markets. ✍️ Apply before 20 November 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/B6hP50TVWmS

The experiences and insights of small business owners are critical in shaping the support and resources you receive. 💡 Complete SA’s Small Business Survey today to help the Office for Small and Family Business take a deep dive into what’s important for businesses like yours 👉 ow.ly/CHG950TU7mQ

Powering up savings for small businesses ⚡ If you're keen to reduce your power bills, contribute to the global transition to net-zero - and get back up to half your cash outlay in doing do, the time is now. With a Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant, you can receive matched funding of up to $50,000 for your investment in environmentally friendly upgrades to your business. Apply now 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqny50TQofx

Now boarding: Please prepare for your Emirates flight from Adelaide to Dubai ✈️🌏 In a multi-million-dollar #trade and #tourism boost to South Australia, Emirates has officially recommenced daily direct flights from DXB ➡️ ADL. With nearly 200 tonnes of direct air freight each week between Dubai and Adelaide, South Australia's premium fresh meat, seafood, dairy and fruit #exporters will be benefit from the direct path to the Middle East - with the value of freight exports estimated to be $98M each year. It's a big win for the South Australian economy, with estimated tourism expenditure of $62M per year generated by the flights taking the total annual economic impact to $160M. Read more via South Australian Tourism Commission: https://ow.ly/kVot50TV2Ul

Congratulations to the winners of the HKABA SA Chapter 2024 Business Awards! 🥳 What a fantastic recognition and celebration of excellence in business relations between South Australia and Hong Kong. Members of DSD's Trade, International and Invest SA teams were proud to support the HKABA SA Chapter at the awards gala dinner this month, with Minister Joe Szakacs and our in-market trade and investment expert Alice Jim delivering speeches to attendees. Meet the winners: 🏆Import/Export Award – The Yoghurt Shop 🏆 Best Initiative Award – Aerosim(HK)™ 🏆Business Excellence Award – Trinity Photonics With Judges High Commendations awarded to: 🏅Time Nine Videography 🏅isoFoodtrace The three winners are automatically finalists in the HKABA National Awards, to be held interstate next year. In the 12 months to July 2024, Hong Kong was South Australia’s 13th largest export market with A$363.7 million in goods exported. To learn more about opportunities for your business in Hong Kong, connect with Alice Jim or visit https://ow.ly/YygL50TU8vc Taliessin Reaburn | Xiaoya Wei | Alice Jim | Zac McCrindle | Kym Hume | Olga Kostic | Paul Martin | Gilliane T. | Brandon Reynolds | Kodie Tse | Mattis Tsang | Simon Chan, PhD | Louis Ng | Christy Cheung | Hong Kong Australia Business Association | South Australia

Take your seat amongst South Australia's leading scientists, innovators and business leaders 🥂 Tickets to the 2024 #SAScienceAwards close this Wednesday, 30 October. Buy now: https://ow.ly/XN5i50TU6Yn

The red carpet has been rolled out for The Yoghurt Shop's official launch in Saudi Arabia! 🤩 The company's artisan Greek yoghurt is now available in Tamimi Markets, with Mr Sidharth (Sid) Mehta, our Regional Director - Middle East & North Africa joining the South Australian company to celebrate the milestone moment of #export success. Mr Mehta and DSD's team of export advisers have been proud to support The Yoghurt Shop's journey from our state to the Middle East, providing market entry expertise, facilitating key connections and more since supporting the company at Gulfood in February. It's been a big month for The Yoghurt Shop, also taking out the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Award at the Premier’s Business and Export Awards 2024. The South Australian exporter will now progress to the 62nd Australian Export Awards to be held in Canberra this November. 🏆 Opportunities for South Australia's exporters will be further elevated following the recent conclusion of negotiations on Australia’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE. The Aus-UAE CEPA will support growth in the region for our state's exporters, with the elimination of duties on over 99% of Australian goods exports. Learn how our in-market experts can connect your business with opportunities in the UAE 👉 https://ow.ly/2EbY50TU6hr

Do you want to discover more about the South Australian Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund? 🚀✨ Join South Australian Space Industry Centre's online info session for all the details: 📅 Wednesday 30 October 2024 🕚 11.00am 👩💻 Register: https://ow.ly/ci4m50TQoql Learn more about the opportunity at sasic.sa.gov.au/space-fund