Innovation Bay

We have two distinct communities for founders, Canopy (for early-stage founders), and Summit (for later-stage founders & CEOs). Our communities enable founders to form lasting peer relationships, and tap into valuable collective wisdom.

Google for Startups Accelerators

A 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed and Series A stage Australian startups building AI&ML-driven platforms and products.

Defence Industry Development Grants Program

Funds SMEs to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. The four streams are Sovereign Industrial Priorities, Exports, Security, and Skilling.

National Industry PhD Program

Helps PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to better translate university research into commercialisation outcomes.

CICA Lab Incubator Program

Accelerate your business or launch your career in healthcare innovation in a 12-week part-time program.

iMove Australia

For a limited time, iMOVE Australia is looking to on-board new project partners who are looking for co-funding and support with their transport R&D initiatives.

Rio Tinto & Founders Factory Mining Tech Program

Founders Factory and Rio Tinto are partnering with early stage startups to fund and accelerate technologies shaping the future of mining and expediting the path to a Net Zero future. Operating from both our hub in Perth and remote, the 4 month cohort-based support program offers founders access to Rio Tinto’s industrial expertise and advanced […]

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