OCT 13-27 2021

Accelerators & incubators: currently open

There's no shortage of opportunities to find the kind of support you need to grow and scale. Even if you're very early stage, with little more than an idea and a whole lot of enthusiasm, an accelerator program might be just the thing you need to get to MVP.

We maintain the listing below and add new opportunities as we find them. We also include reminders in Weekly Sparks, our Monday-afternoon email listing of all the startup and innovation events. And remember, sharing is caring, so make sure you send this on to friends and colleagues who might be good candidates.

GATE - Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem Incubation

Applications for the GATE - Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem Incubation will close end of February. The GATE is Australia's only incubation service within a government agricultural department. If you have a start up idea that is a game changer for primary industries - then get serious.

Applications Closing Soon

Moonshot

Businesses that  leverage frontier locations are often underestimated and seen as too risky by everyone else, but that’s often not the case and Moonshot wants to help you realise your incredible idea for the benefit of our world.

Applications Close February 11

FFWD

Test your startup idea in only 6 weeks. Access support from mentors and investors. Get practical experience and put your skills to work.

Applications Close February 12

iAccelerate

If you have big plans for your business, iAccelerate gives you what you need to get where you need to go in record time. Applications

Close February 15

Victorian SBE Evolve COVID-19 Relief Program

The Evolve program aims to build stronger women-led businesses, by giving female founders the right knowledge, tools and support to flourish.

Applications Close February 18

The Studio's Founders' Program

Up to 30 places are on offer for this 7-week program which includes a 7-week membership at The Studio in the Sydney Startup Hub, the online program powered by Startup Onramp, in-person masterclasses, access to industry specialists, mentors and industry sessions. Applications close Friday 26th February 2021.

Applications Close February 26

PROPELHER

If you have a business plan and have recently launched, or are ready to launch, your business, you can apply for this FREE online course. Equip yourself with the tools you need to succeed!

Applications Close February 26

UTS Startups

Got an idea but need the support of expert mentors, a like-minded community, collaborative workspaces and much more? If your idea leverages technology to reach a large audience, and you have a founding team member who is a UTS student or has been one within the last 12 months, we want to hear from you. UTS Startups is Australia's largest student-launched startup community. Ideas-stage through to established businesses are welcome to apply all year round.

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EnergyLab Scaleup Program

Bringing late-stage clean energy startups and industry stakeholders together to jointly deploy clean energy solutions.

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SingularityU Australia Impact 1 Billion Bootcamps

This 2-day immersion is for founders, innovators inventors and organisations who are ready to increase their vision, their reach and their capacity to impact 1 billion lives.

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COVID-19 Industry Response Program

Delivered fully online over 12 weeks and at no cost to participants, the COVID-19 Industry Response Program will support established retailers, manufacturers and small businesses across all major industries and sectors.

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Primed to Thrive

Over the eight weeks, you’ll receive insights from experts in business development, sales, retail, ecommerce and digital marketing, gain access to powerful templates and learn how new digital tools can help you attract customers and grow into the future.

Apply Now!