BIRI BANA CONNECT
Biri Bana Connect is a Regional Enablers Program, funded for 3 years by Advance Queensland and delivered by Harbrow Mentoring in collaboration with Launch YEP, supporting First Nations businesses in North Queensland to grow through innovation.
Operating across Far North Queensland, from Cardwell to the Torres Strait, including Cairns, the Tablelands, and Cape York, Biri Bana Connect links First Nations entrepreneurs with opportunities, resources, and support.
The program offers key activities such as Indigenous Round Table events, networking for businesses and supporters, promotion of innovators, access to funding, training, and advice, as well as travel assistance for innovation events.
The annual Indigenous Business and Arts Expo showcases talent, while Biri Bana Connect fosters collaboration to strengthen the FNQ innovation ecosystem and create more opportunities for First Nations entrepreneurs.
How to get Involved:
We are looking for Indigenous micro and small businesses across regional FNQ, as well as services that support these businesses, to join Biri Bana Connect.
Stay Connected:
Follow our journey and get real-time updates via our new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BiriBanaConnect
2025 Diary Dates
Please note: dates are subject to change. Sign up to up to Monthly News & Updates below, and like our page https://www.facebook.com/BiriBanaConnect for real time updates.
16-27 June - Tropical Innovation Festival
November - Indigenous Business & the Arts Expo held at The Pier Cairns
Indigenous Innovation Round Tables - further dates to be arranged
Sip & Yarn Coffee Networking events - dates coming out soon August - December
Monthly News & Updates
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