DeepStart
Gives Australian deep tech teams a $5,000 grant plus access to a $500,000 funding pool.
DeepStart is a three-month accelerator that gives participants a $5,000 grant for early validation and investment readiness, plus access to a $500,000 funding pool for venture development. Teams also get a two-day interstate immersion at Tech23 with Cicada Innovations, potential access to Greentown Labs, mentorship from commercialisation and funding experts, and a sponsored place at Curtin Ignitio…
The program backs early-stage Australian teams turning scientific research into commercially viable ventures, with a particular focus on critical minerals, energy transition, mining technologies, advanced manufacturing and AI-driven productivity tools. It targets researchers, startups and SMEs working at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship.
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