Regional Event Fund - Incubator Event - 2024-2025

The purpose of the Incubator Event stream is to offer seed funding to events in Regional NSW to support their first or second year of activity. The stream supports innovative events that demonstrate sound organisational planning, have a unique alignment with the character and culture of the local region and which can demonstrate a broad appeal likely to promote tourism and attract overnight visitation.

The Incubator Event stream offers seed funding for activities that are likely to establish the event as a driver of visitation. 

Activities for which funding will be offered include, but are not limited to:

• venue hire and other costs specific to the event, determined on a case by case basis
• temporary event infrastructure (marquees, stages etc.) that is likely to improve the visitor experience
• marketing and promotions
• marketing, PR and digital specialist or consultancy fees subject to Destination NSW approval of a brief
• brand design and development
• visitor research.