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WEBINAR:   Beyond traditional funding: how to unlock the power of non-dilutive capital 

R&D Webinar 2026 SERD changes (1)

Australia's funding landscape is shifting and capital access is becoming tighter. Now more than ever, accessing non-dilutive capital options is imperative for startups to grow.

 

Australia's R&D Tax Incentive is a crucial part of this, but getting it right (and avoiding costly mistakes) from the get go is important.

 

But major changes to the R&D Tax Incentive are on the horizon. The Strategic Examination of Australia’s R&D System (SERD) has signalled significant reforms, raising new questions around eligibility, substantiation and the long‑term stability of claims. With the 30 April R&D deadline approaching, founders need clear guidance on how these changes may impact their current and future claims, and what to do now to stay compliant and confident.

 

On the 30th March, join KPMG’s R&D specialists and Joshua Roser, Chief of Staff at Breaker Industries, as we unpack both the details of the R&D Tax Incentive, outline the shifts expected off the back of the SERD review (with recommendations officially out a few days before), and speak with a startup leader on how his R&D-heavy team are preparing.

 

You’ll also gain practical steps you can take today to safeguard your runway and optimise your claim.

 

You’ll hear from:

 

  • Georgia King-Siem, KPMG Partner, R&D Incentives and Grants
  • Joel DiBella, KPMG Director, R&D Incentives and Grants
  • Joshua Roser, Chief of Staff at Breaker Industries

 

Together, we’ll unpack:

 

  • How founders can strengthen processes and governance
  • What to prioritise over the next 3–6 month.
  • What the SERD review may mean for the future of the R&D Tax Incentive
  • How upcoming changes may impact accessibility, substantiation and runway

If you're aiming to unlock non-dilutive funding options, or preparing for the upcoming changes to the R&D Tax Incentive, this session will answer all your burning questions and help you gain the confidence to stay compliant for the year ahead.

 

 

Time & Location

 

  • Date & Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM Monday, 30th March AEDT
  • Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

 

Who should attend?

 

Founders, founding team members, and senior leaders who are currently undertaking in R&D activities and will be submitting a claim for the FY26 year.

 

Event description

 

Join us for a candid discussion on how to access and corroborate funding with reality, what the upcoming changes to the R&D Tax Incentive really mean for founders, and how to prepare with confidence ahead of the reforms. Expect clear insights, grounded guidance and real‑world perspectives on how these changes may affect founders accessibility, how they interact with your cap table and future raises, and how the upcoming reforms may influence what and how you can claim.

 

You’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how the reforms could affect your future R&D claims, and how to align your internal processes, strategy and readiness to meet the bar with confidence.

 

 

 

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Georgia King-Siem

Partner, KPMG

Dibella, Joel

Joel DiBella

Director KPMG

Joshua Roser Headshot

Joshua Roser

Chief of Staff, Breaker

Our Panelists

 

Georgia King-Siem, Partner, R&D Incentives and Grants at KPMG. Georgia is a Partner in KPMG’s R&D Tax practice, specialising in government funding and R&D incentives. She leads KPMG’s national R&D tax technical team and works closely with technology‑driven companies to optimise their innovation pathways. With deep expertise in policy and implementation, she has contributed to government consultations shaping Australia’s innovation landscape, advising clients ranging from early‑stage start‑ups to ASX 200 companies on complex R&D, privacy and technology matters. A qualified lawyer and member of the Victorian Bar, Georgia has also consulted across government and industry on privacy, information management and IT security. Her work with organisations such as Liberty Victoria, Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, Stone & Chalk and EnergyLab reflects her commitment to strengthening Australia’s innovation ecosystem.

 

Joel Dibella, Director, R&D Incentives and Grants at KPMG. Joel is a Director in KPMG'S R&D and Grants team with over 15 years experience assisting companies to access the R&D Tax Incentive and Government Grant programs. During this time Joel has focused on software technology start-ups and SMEs to support their growth strategies, R&D/Grants programs and investment projects. Joel brings specific expertise in development of R&D claim governance processes and methodologies, particularly aligned with software and technology companies.

 

Joshua Roser, Chief of Staff at Breaker Industries. Joshua is the Chief of Staff at Breaker, bringing experience across start‑up operations, strategy and organisational scaling. With a background in management consulting, he has spent more than six years in both advisory and operational roles, helping high‑growth companies build the processes and structures needed to scale. His work spans securing capital and grants, driving operational excellence and supporting teams through rapid growth. Joshua is a current client of KPMG High Growth Ventures, having partnered with the team across two start‑ups, Canopus and now Breaker Industries, using KPMG’s R&D Tax Incentive and government grants services to support the team's operational success.

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