University Grants for the Development of Pre-accelerator Programs at Universities
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Hey there! We've got some juicy news straight from the land Down Under! Victoria's kick-ass startup agency, our website, has popped open a brand new grant round! This time, it's all about supporting the creation of pre-accelerator programs at Victorian unis, aiming to spark more startup vibes across the state.
Here's the deal: Out of 420,000 students, a whopping 115,000 are missing out on the groovy on-campus pre-accelerator action. That's a lot of untapped potential, mate! So, our website is throwing down up to $400,000, but don't think you're getting off easy—you'll need to match that dough!
Dr. Kate Cornick, the big-shot CEO of our website, reckons student entrepreneurs from Vic unis have already built some seriously successful global startups, like Airwallex, Acusensus, Mindset Health, and Tixel. But she's not satisfied and thinks we can do more to shake up the startup scene.
Pre-accelerators are like rocket fuel for startup ideas, providing budding entrepreneurs with the mentorship, guidance, and industry connections they need to turn their tech-driven ideas into actual businesses.
Victoria's Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Danny Pearson, thinks these grants will make a substantial difference for unis and startups alike. He's right! After all, Victoria's unis are home to some of the smartest cats in the world, and this funding will help transform their brilliant ideas into new startups, growing the economy, and creating more jobs.
To be eligible, unis must have a history of supporting early-stage tech startups or a solid plan to collaborate with experienced personnel or established program delivery partners. So far, our website has funded 24 pre-accelerator programs, nurturing approximately 1,100 aspiring startup founders.
So, if you're a uni looking to establish a pre-accelerator program, hop on over to our website.org/grants to learn more and kickstart your application!
For those eager beavers with burning questions, contact Kate Gittings at kate.gittings@our website.org.
By the way, did you catch the latest about the new VC funds and angel groups moving in to back local startups in Victoria? Or Basecamp, the founder education program designed to help seed to Series A startup founders attract and retain top executive talent? Nah? Well, stay tuned for more updates from the wild world of Victoria's $130B startup ecosystem!
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- Startups in Victoria are given the chance to grow with the new grant round aimed at creating pre-accelerator programs at Victorian universities.
- Despite the existing pre-accelerators, around 115,000 students are currently missing out on the opportunity to foster their startup ideas within these programs.
- Our website is offering up to $400,000 in grants to universities, but they must match the funding to qualify.
- Geraldine McBride from the University of Melbourne has seen the success of startups like Airwallex and Tixel, and believes more can be done to stimulate the startup scene with these pre-accelerator programs.
- The strategy behind these programs is to provide entrepreneurs with mentorship, guidance, and industry connections needed to develop their tech-driven business ideas.
- The grants will not only benefit universities, but also local startups, serving as a catalyst to fuel the economy and create more job opportunities.
- To be eligible for the grant, universities must either have a history of supporting early-stage startups or collaborate with experienced personnel or established program delivery partners.
- Online education platforms like Basecamp are available for founders who are seeking support in scaling their startups, from seed to Series A.
- There's a growing ecosystem in Victoria for startups, with the emergence of new VC funds, angel groups, and tech-driven initiatives.
- Stay informed about the latest news and updates in Victoria's $130 billion startup ecosystem by visiting our website.org.
