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.
University of Sydney Pre-Seed Launch Fund
Provide pre-seed investment funding with a long-term horizon, support, guidance, mentoring, introductions and advocacy
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.
High Emitting Industries Funding NSW
This program provides funding to high emitting NSW industries to help them reduce their emissions and strengthen their resilience into the future.
Macquarie University DeepTech Incubator
Employing an open to all model, welcoming startups, scaleups and industry into our university ecosystem. Offering long-term incubation, bespoke education programming, high quality networks, secure offices and co-working spaces, laboratory assets and access to equipment and services.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Ventures NSW
Provide crucial support for startups and SMEs and bridges the gap between early-stage research and mature investment opportunities. Total pool is $3 million annually.