2026 UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator Program

About

A 10-week accelerator program designed for tech-enabled startups and researchers, offering substantial investment, intensive mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities to help scale innovative solutions in health and climate sectors.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Investment
  $100,000 in investment for accepted startups
• 🎓Mentorship Program
• 10 weeks of intensive mentoring and workshops
• 🗓️ One-on-One Sessions
  Weekly 1:1 sessions with an Entrepreneur-in-Residence
• 🏢Co-Working Space
  Access to co-working space post-program

Eligibility Criteria

• Building a tech-enabled startup or an academic/researcher looking to spin out
• Must have proof of concept, prototype, or MVP with market validation
• Company must be or will be an Australian registered Pty Ltd
• Must be building in health or climate program mandate, or have a co-founder who is a current UNSW student, staff, or alumnus

Participation Commitments

• Must commit to a 10-week program duration
• Attendance at weekly mentoring sessions is required
• Participation in workshops and networking events is mandatory

Target Region

Australia

Target Sector

All sectors