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There are several incubators and accelerators in the innovation network that can assist your project or idea in reaching its potential. Below are some incubators and accelerators that you can explore to find out if and how a connection with them can propel your project.
Innovation is a key priority for both Federal and State Government with significant investment being directed towards support for entrepreneurial programs, innovation activities and events, and regional hubs.
National Government Innovation Strategies
Global Innovation Community
SLUSH
SLUSH is a student-driven, not-for-profit organisation that holds innovation-focused events all over the world.
University Industry Innovation Network
UIIN is a dynamic network committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship through university-industry interaction.
National Innovation Accelerators and Incubators
CyRise
CyRise is a venture accelerator focused on supercharging the growth of early-stage cybersecurity startups.
EnergyLab
EnergyLab’s Acceleration Program was the first in Australia to focus on energy startups and is now one of Australia’s largest acceleration programs of any kind.
The Melt Accelerator
The Melt Accelerator is everything startups need to build great hardware products whilst ensuring the business model is sound, sustainable and successful.
SparkLabs Cultiv8
SparkLabs Cultiv8 identifies and nurtures new businesses with big ideas designed to digitise agriculture and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Further Reading
Bruce Katz and Julie Wagner’s essay “The Rise of Innovation Districts” provides an insightful and informative take on how innovation has developed into creating whole communities around the concept and pursuit of innovation.