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Funding for programs that support early-stage founders building AI and DeepTech startups

Overview

This Victorian program provides funding for organisations to deliver pre-accelerator programs focused on building AI and DeepTech startups.

Successful applicants will deliver programs that help entrepreneurs develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and support founders during and after the program to increase the pipeline of quality startups entering accelerator programs.

Eligibility Criteria

VIC companies and organisations.

Funding is available for both existing and new organisations to deliver a pre-accelerator program for startups.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of startup creation, proven experience in growing startups and startup communities, be able to demonstrate how they provide AI and/or DeepTech expertise and the ability to deliver a program that supports founders to succeed during and after the program.

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Quick Info
Funding Amount
Up to $400,000
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
VIC
Eligible Business Types
Company

Last updated: 12 February 2026