Brilliant Idea | Delivering the ACT Women's Microcredit Program to entrepreneurs in Canberra and the ACT region.

a brilliant idea!

Do you want to develop or start up a small business? We want to assist women on low incomes increase financial security, gain employment and reduce social security dependency. Our program includes a mix of interest-free loans without administration fees, mentorship and peer support. A new Growth Support Loan Fund sponsored by Soroptimist International of Canberra complements the microcredit loan program initiated by the ACT Government.

round 5 now open!

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one year on!

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– showreel and homepage photographs by Margaret McHugh Video & Photography.

what is microcredit?

Traditionally microcredit has been the extension of very small loans (microloans) to those on low incomes to encourage entrepreneurship. More...

how do I apply?

Time limited interest free loans of up to $3000 are now available for ACT based creative and entrepreneurial women on low incomes. More...

want more info?

Find out more about the Brilliant Idea program of no-interest loans and mentorship support through Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre. More...