Deadline Date: January 28, 2026
This funding opportunity, supported in Victoria, offers financial assistance for organisations delivering new or existing AI and DeepTech pre-accelerator programs.
The focus areas of this opportunity are support early-stage founders to build MVPs, strengthen the startup pipeline, and help emerging ventures scale.
Up to $400,000 in funding is now available for organisations running pre-accelerator programs in Victoria that are designed to support the development of AI and DeepTech startup founders. This round specifically targets program providers with the capability to guide founders from idea to MVP stage while building pathways toward scaling and long-term commercial success.
This grant round funds program providers only and does not offer direct financial support to startups or startup founders. It is intended for organisations with proven experience supporting early-stage technology entrepreneurs and those prepared to deliver impactful program models aligned with Victoria’s innovation priorities.
Eligible applicants include organisations able to run at least two program cohorts by April 2028, demonstrating strong delivery capacity and industry knowledge in AI, DeepTech, or Victorian priority growth sectors that contribute to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For more information, visit Pattens.
