The Top 30 Accelerators in Sydney

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Sydney
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Overview

Sydney has a vibrant and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on technology and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of startups across various industries, supported by a robust network of investors, mentors, and resources.In recent years, Sydney has seen a surge in the number of accelerators catering to early-stage startups. These accelerators provide invaluable support, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help founders rapidly scale their businesses. With a focus on specific industries or verticals, these accelerators play a crucial role in nurturing and accelerating the growth of startups in Sydney.

The Top 30 Accelerators in Sydney

1.

AIM Innovation Hub

A part of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in India that aims to create an innovation ecosystem in the country by supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Specific information on its services and focus areas is not available.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
Music
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Antler Australia

A startup generator that invests in exceptional people and helps them build disruptive technology companies in Australia.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

Asia Principal Capital

An investment firm and accelerator focused on tech startups in Southeast Asia.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

BlueChilli

An Australia-based accelerator that helps entrepreneurs build, validate, and launch startups

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 to 6 months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Advice
Business Development
Financial Services
Venture Capital
1.

Cicada Innovations

An incubator that focuses on deep tech startups in the science and engineering fields

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2000

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
2 years
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Incubators
1.

EnergyLab Accelerator Sydney

A startup accelerator program that supports startups in the energy sector by providing investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

EnergyLab Scaleup Program

A program that supports scaleup companies in the energy sector by providing investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

CleanTech
Renewable Energy
1.

FFWD HUB

FFWD Hub is a Netherlands-based tech company that provides an innovative digital platform for fashion and lifestyle brands to connect with retailers and consumers.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Social Entrepreneurship
Training
1.

Genesis

Genesis is a global cryptocurrency trading and lending platform that enables users to buy, sell, trade, and borrow digital assets.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2008

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
FinTech
1.

H2 Ventures

H2 Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups and provides them with mentorship, resources, and strategic guidance to help them grow and succeed

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Financial Services
FinTech
Venture Capital
1.

Hatch Incubator Program

Are you ready to Hatch your full potential?

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

HCF Catalyst

HCF Catalyst is an accelerator program that supports startups in the healthcare industry to develop innovative solutions and bring them to market.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Life Sciences
Healthcare
BioTech
1.

Horizons Accelerator

Horizons Accelerator is a startup incubator program that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage companies with innovative ideas.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4-6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Up to 6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Social Impact
AgTech
FoodTech
HealthTech
Circular Economy
1.

HR Tech

Our program has been created by one of the industry’s most successful Startup entrepreneurs and is designed to get you the business model, traction and investment you need.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 Weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
No equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Icon Accelerator

Icon Accelerator is a startup accelerator program that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
14 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
8% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
Information Technologies
Software
Marketplace
1.

INCUBATE - U of Sydney

INCUBATE is the award-winning startup program at the University of Sydney. We fund students, alumni and researchers to launch high-potential startups through our accelerator and support student entrepreneurs through our community activities.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Association
Education
Higher Education
Universities
1.

Lion Unleashed

A lion is set free from captivity and roams the wild, encountering various obstacles and challenges.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

muru-D

muru-D is a global accelerator program that helps early-stage startups scale and grow their businesses.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

AgTech
Association
Finance
Venture Capital
1.

Pushstart

Pushstart is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm that helps early-stage businesses grow by providing funding, mentorship, and resources.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

Remarkable

Remarkable is a company that produces digital writing tablets that allow users to write, draw, and take notes on a paper-like surface, while also allowing for easy digital transfer

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

Seafood For Good Accelerator Program

Seafood For Good Accelerator Program is a startup accelerator that supports sustainable seafood businesses with funding, mentorship, and resources to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2021

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Seafood
1.

SheStarts

SheStarts is an Australian-based accelerator program that supports female-led tech startups through funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Advice
Technical Support
Web Development
1.

Slingshot Accelerator

Slingshot Accelerator is a startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Online Portals
Professional Services
1.

SMEVentures

SMEVentures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Startmate Accelerator

Australia’s and New Zealand's most ambitious accelerator

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Women-Led
Women
Education
Finance
Internet
1.

The Impact Accelerator

The Impact Accelerator is a startup incubator that supports and funds early-stage companies focused on creating positive social and environmental impact.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
FinTech
1.

UNSW Founders

UNSW Founders is an entrepreneurship program that helps students and researchers at the University of New South Wales turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Business Intelligence
Social Entrepreneurship
Training
1.

Wholesale Investor

Wholesale Investor is an online platform connecting sophisticated investors and high-growth potential companies seeking funding in various industries.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage Venture, Post-Ipo, Private Equity, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
FinTech
1.

WSU Launch Pad Accelerator

The WSU Launch Pad Accelerator is a startup incubator that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage companies.

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

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

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
FinTech
1.

XY Accelerator

From an idea to a startup in 3 months

πŸ“
Sydney
Australia

ABOUT

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

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals