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New scholarships!

Applications are now open for 2024!

We're on the lookout for the next crop of game-changers! If you're ready to take your business idea to brave new heights, apply today via our online application form.

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Join hundreds of startups that have benefited from iAccelerate

Welcome to iAccelerate - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success

At iAccelerate, we are passionate about empowering startups, scaleups and nurturing entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading innovation hub, we provide a vibrant ecosystem where ideas turn into successful businesses.

iAccelerate supports all growth stages of your business with our pre-accelerator, accelerator, incubator programs and support facilities. So whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, we are here to support you every step of the way.

About iAccelerate

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Activate

I'm thinking up

Start your entrepreneurial journey with Activate. Designed for aspiring startups, our three-month pre-accelerator program provides mentorship, resources, tools and knowledge to validate your idea.

Honed over 10 years with a range of business experts and successful startup founders, our education sessions and online modules are one of Australia's most established pre-accelerator offerings.

UN sustainable development goals
Lean 1: Customer discovery and value proposition
Lean 2: Customer validation
Lean 3: Business model MVP prototype
Branding
Competitor analysis
Mindset and wellbeing
Pitch to your audience

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Accelerate

I'm starting up

Get set to launch with our Accelerate program. Carefully planned for startups to become market-ready, our incubation program is your entry into iAccelerate residency and offers expert guidance, networking opportunities, and access to seedfund raising.

A guide to business owners
Product management
Values & leadership
Minimum lovable product
Lean 4: test selling
Digital marketing intro
Innovative thinking
Pitching your business
Explainer videos
Selling to grow

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Based in Wollongong, impacting globally

Our team and resident companies are proudly based only one hour south of Sydney in Wollongong, Australia, yet our impact spans across the globe.

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Our impact

Combining world-class resources of the University of Wollongong with entrepreneurs, businesses and investors our expertise and strengths are creating positive impact in our local and global communities.

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