Accelerators
Accelerators are cohort-based programs. Rolling investment includes always-open investor funding (e.g. angel networks).
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Rockstart
Domain-focused investor-backed program offering tailored support and follow-on capital across Energy, AgriFood and Emerging Tech.
Rockstart is an early-stage investor and accelerator-style support organisation that works with startups across Energy, AgriFood and Emerging Technologies. It provides a startup support package that includes an initial investment, mentorship, workshops, industry introductions, legal/accounting support, community events and ongoing co-investment up to Series B. Programs are tailored by domain and run year-round, with access to Rockstart’s global network of mentors, investors and partners. Australian founders can apply globally online.
AI2 Incubator
Extended in-person AI incubator with funding, research support and investor exposure for research-heavy startup teams.
AI2 Incubator is a 12–18 month, in-person incubation program based in Seattle/Tacoma (USA) for research-intensive AI startups. It supports teams building deep tech AI products by providing funding, workspace, mentorship from AI researchers, access to the Allen Institute for AI network, and structured business development support. The program includes ongoing workshop modules and culminates in opportunities to pitch to investors and industry partners. Australian founders may apply remotely but must relocate to the U.S. for the in-person components.
AngelSpark 2026
Global angel group funding pre-seed/seed startups with fast pitch decisions and investors in one ticket.
AngelSpark is a global angel investment group that reviews applications for early-stage company funding. Startups can apply online to be considered to pitch live to the AngelSpark investment committee at monthly events. If invited to pitch, founders present their business and may receive an investment decision within 24 hours. AngelSpark typically invests starting from USD 100,000 and engages a community of angel investors across sectors. Applicants are invited on a rolling basis.
Antler Australia
co-founder matching and VC-backable creation
Antler Residency (Australia) is a high-intensity early-stage startup program run by Antler, a global venture capital firm and “Day Zero” investor that backs founders from idea through funding and scaling. The Australian Residency is a 10-week, full-time in-person cohort across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane where exceptional founders form teams, validate business ideas, and build early traction with the support of experienced coaches, workshops, and a global network. Participants work through structured sessions on co-founder matching, problem-solution fit, market validation, business modelling, and pitch preparation, culminating in a final investment committee pitch where selected teams may receive pre-seed funding and ongoing backing from Antler’s global venture platform
a16z Crypto Accelerator
8–10 week in-person Web3 accelerator by a16z crypto with mentorship, network access and standard $500K investment for early blockchain startups.
The a16z Crypto Accelerator is an early-stage startup program run by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) focused specifically on blockchain and crypto-native ventures. Designed to help founders build category-defining products at the cutting edge of Web3, DeFi, NFTs, infrastructure, and crypto-enabled financial services, the accelerator provides access to deep mentorship from seasoned operators, domain experts, and core members of the a16z Crypto network. Participating teams receive tailored support on product strategy, token design, community growth, go-to-market approaches, fundraising readiness, and regulatory considerations. While not a traditional cohort format like some accelerators, the program includes focused engagement opportunities, curated office hours, and ecosystem introductions, with investment potential aligned to a16z’s early-stage crypto deal structure when terms are agreed. The experience is typically remote-first with optional in-person gatherings at major Web3 hubs such as San Francisco or Miami.