India Australia RISE Accelerator Program – Round 3

About

The India Australia RISE Accelerator Program – Round 3 is designed to support Australian startups and SMEs with innovative renewable energy technologies, providing them with essential resources, funding opportunities, and market insights to successfully expand into the Indian market, while addressing critical challenges in clean energy supply chains and the energy transition.

Benefits

• Up to $135k non-equity grant based on performance milestones
• Valuable market, cultural, and regulatory insights
• Fast-tracked connections to partners and customers
• Engagement with mentors, funders, suppliers, distributors, regulators, and researchers
• Opportunities to pilot, adapt, and validate technology for new markets
• Visibility of joint-innovation funds, grants, and investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be headquartered in Australia
• Registered for GST
• Incorporated in Australia with ABN and ACN
• Revenue not exceeding A$20 million in the last three financial years
• Technology or solution must align with RISE Accelerator challenge statements
• Technology readiness level (TRL) 7 or higher, or TRL 5-6 with potential for rapid advancement