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, 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.

Loan Funding Round 6 opens with an Orientation Session on 24 May 2012. Click here to make a booking by 21 May 2012.

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one year on!

Click here to view the anniversary event showreel.

– showreel and homepage photographs by Matilda Productions

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...