Ignition – Western Sydney University

Helps founders refine their value proposition and business model, with a strong emphasis on a rigorous approach to problem and solution validation. Participants should exit the accelerator ready to build their minimum viable product.

UTS Startups Growth Funding

Publicly available incubator space including a quarterly opportunity for 20 eligible startups to receive mentorship, gain access to valuable resources and compete for the chance to pitch for $100,000.

R&D Fund

Supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and scaleups to commercialise products that address the health, social or economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hunter Angels

Hunter Angels is an angel investing group committed to identifying and investing in innovative, early-stage companies with the potential for high growth in the Hunter region and adjoining areas.

Climate 10x – UNSW

Climate 10x is specifically focused on fast-tracking the business growth of climate tech start-ups, whose innovation has a significant impact on emissions reduction, improves the resilience and adaptability of existing infrastructure, allows for a faster transition to renewable energy sources or grows the circular economy. As part of the Climate 10x Accelerator, UNSW & Virescent Ventures […]

NSW Boosting Business Innovation Program

$11M has been allocated over 4 years to connect NSW-based SMEs with research organisations to fast-track idea development and accelerate the rate of innovation.

Drought Ready and Resilient Fund

Low-interest loans are available to primary producers in NSW to fund a broad range of products, activities and services aimed at improving drought preparedness and climate variability resilience.

I2N Accelerators and Pre-accelerators

Guided experience to quickly and cost-effectively validate your business idea or solution and get you investment-ready. Pre-startups/startups need to be headquartered in the Central Coast or Hunter Region.

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