Seed-Start Grant SA
Seed-Start, delivered via SA’s Research and Innovation Fund (RIF), provides matched funding for early-stage startups. Funding amounts vary, supporting: - Commercialisation of research - Startup establishment and growth
Good fit: South Australian early-stage startups incorporated in Australia with innovative products/services.
Google DeepMind Accelerator
Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet is a three-month accelerator for APAC-based startups, research teams and non-profits using AI to address environmental challenges. The program provides access to the Google AI stack, including frontier AI models, technical mentorship from Google experts, tailored support and connections through the Google Accelerator Alumni network. The program begins with an in-person bootcamp, continues with virtual support, and concludes with an in-person Demo Day for industry partners, investors and stakeholders.
Good fit: MVP-stage AI founders building climate, agriculture or sustainability solutions.
Llama Beta Fellowship
The Beta Fellowship is an 8-week in-person fellowship from Beta Fund for founders building agent-native AI startups. The program supports founders who are often at the earliest stages—even before there is a company, revenue or finished idea. Fellows receive mentorship from founders, engineers and investors, work alongside a small cohort, and build within the Beta Fund ecosystem. The fellowship also serves as a pathway to Beta Fund investment, with the fund writing US$200K first checks and investing up to US$2M across pre-seed and seed stages
Good fit: Idea-stage founders exploring agent-native AI startup ideas.