The Top 14 Accelerators in Melbourne

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Overview

Melbourne has a thriving startup ecosystem with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations. The city offers a diverse range of industries, access to funding, and a strong talent pool, making it an attractive destination for early-stage startups.In recent years, Melbourne has seen a surge in the number of accelerators catering to early-stage startups. These accelerators provide mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities to help founders validate their ideas, refine their business models, and accelerate their growth. Some notable accelerators in Melbourne include Startmate, Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), and AngelCube.

The Top 14 Accelerators in Melbourne

1.

Auctus Alternative

A UK-based accelerator that helps startups in the alternative finance space.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months - 1 year
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Incubators
Mobile
Mobile Payments
Telecommunications
1.

CyRise

Accelerator program that provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to early-stage cybersecurity startups.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Cloud Security
Cyber Security
Fraud Detection
Identity Management
Network Security
1.

Cyrise Cyber Security Accelerator

Early stage venture accelerator for cyber security companies

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
10% equity for $50,000 AUD investment
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Identity Management
Network Security
Privacy
1.

LaunchVic

LaunchVic is a government initiative that supports and invests in startups and entrepreneurs to develop a thriving startup ecosystem in Victoria, Australia.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
FinTech
1.

Moonshot

Moonshot is a consulting firm that helps organizations achieve their sustainability goals by providing strategic advice and practical solutions.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Coworking
Financial Services
1.

One10

One10 is a global corporate travel and expense management company that provides innovative solutions to help businesses optimize their travel programs.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Runway Geelong

Runway Geelong is a business incubator and accelerator that provides support and resources to help startups grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Up to 5% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Fashion
Manufacturing
1.

Sproutx

Sproutx is an Australian startup accelerator and venture capital fund that focuses on investing in agtech and foodtech companies.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

SproutX Accelerator

Australia's Leading Food and Agtech Accelerator

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
24 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Agriculture
Financial Services
1.

Startmate

Startmate is an Australian-based accelerator program and venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs build and scale successful tech companies.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Education
Finance
Internet
1.

Startupbootcamp Australia

Startupbootcamp Australia is an accelerator program that supports early-stage startups by providing mentorship, funding, and resources to help them grow their businesses.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

FinTech
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Information Technologies
Software
1.

Startupbootcamp - Energy Australia Accelerator

A Global Family Of Industry-Focused Startup Accelerators

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
29
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Smart Energy, Energy, Finance, Financial Services
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Smart Energy
Energy
Finance
Financial Services
1.

Techstars SportsTech Melbourne

Techstars SportsTech Melbourne helps early-stage sports technology startups to grow and succeed by providing mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities.

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

The Melbourne Accelerator Program

Australia's leading startup accelerator

πŸ“
Melbourne
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Education
Skill Assessment
Social Entrepreneurship