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We've been building the commercialisation skills of Australian researchers since 2015, who's ready to start ON their own journey?


We are now accepting applications to join the next intake of ON Prime and ON Accelerate. For those ready to translate research into solutions that have positive economic, environmental and social impact - it's your turn, you're ON. 

Researchers, get ON board ‍💻

Applications closing soon!

Our free ON Prime and ON Accelerate programs have given thousands of researchers the skills to take their research and tech from concept to reality and develop their high potential innovative ventures. Applications are closing soon for ON Prime 14, due 31 July - so get them in ASAP! While applications will remain open for the next few weeks for ON Accelerate 8 with applications due 18 August. We'd love you to encourage your university or research organisation colleagues to apply.

Event recap - ON Accelerate 7 Showcase

Meet Australia's latest cohort of deep tech startups

Earlier this year nine teams of venture builders from various Australian universities and research organisations spent three intense months developing their research-driven enterprises through ON Accelerate 7. In May 2023, these budding entrepreneurs from Monash University, The Australian National University, James Cook University, Telethon Kids Institute, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) and CSIRO presented their innovations at our Showcase event, held at the Australian National Maritime Museum. If you missed the Showcase event and are keen to support Australia's latest deep tech startups, you can view their team pitches and connect with them on our website.

ON Prime 13 teams lifted off at Showcase

Congratulations to ON Prime 13 teams

In the latest round of ON Prime, 46 teams participated from across 21 universities and organisations. Showcase events were held across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and online, where teams shared their ON Prime journey and took the next steps towards connecting with industry and creating impact. We were excited to deliver our first space-themed 🚀 cohort, which was conducted in partnership with the iLAuNCH Trailblazer, out of the University of Southern Queensland.

Other CSIRO opportunities 

Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program

Applications are open for a free 10-week program for SMEs to investigate new R&D opportunities related to plastics and recycling solutions. Applications close 14 August 2023.

India Australia RISE Accelerator

A purpose-built accelerator program to help Indian and Australian science-based technology startups fast-track their cross-border impact by building connections and proving their technology for international expansion into both countries. Call for applications will open towards the end of 2023. Subscribe to the mailing list to be the first to hear. Visit our website to find out more.

Ecosystem opportunities

Cicada x Tech23

Showcasing 23 of Australia’s most promising early-stage ventures, Cicada x Tech23 is an annual festival celebrating radical innovation and brave ideas from the world of deep tech. We are proud to support our amazing ON Accelerate 7 alumni teams – Evolve Food and Rainstick.

SXSW Sydney Pitch

Working on a startup? Submissions for SXSW Sydney Pitch are now open. This is an opportunity to have your idea, company, or innovation shown off to the world. Submissions will close on 3 August 2023.

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