Accelerators
DEFENCE 10x ACCELERATOR
Defence Trailblazer has partnered with UNSW Founders to deliver the Defence 10x Accelerator program, distinctly enhancing our offerings within innovation & entrepreneurship. This collaboration uniquely positions Defence 10x to align with and contribute to Australia’s national defence objectives, leveraging the innovative ecosystem of UNSW and our specialised focus on sovereign capability. An additional (confidential) partnership with a leading venture capital firm within the defence space brings valuable financial support and provides critical industry insights, helping to propel our startups towards success in the vital field of defence innovation.
Our 2023 funded cohort boasts an impressive lineup of innovators:
Applications for 2024 are now open.
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Pre X PROGRAM
For innovators and entrepreneurs busy developing their technology into a viable business, the UNSW Founders Pre X helps early-stage startups to level up their ideas, products and build the habits to be a successful founding team.
The program gives a short teaser for the Accelerator program(s) and is held over four short weeks, letting participants:
- Engage with UNSW’s global alumni network
- Explore insights from strategic partnerships with industry
- Access technical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for your R&D & infrastructure needs
- Be a part of the UNSW startup community, with like-minded entrepreneurs taking their innovations to market
- Develop their knowledge and experience through real-life examples on successes and failures of the entrepreneurship journey.
The program is free for startups, but valued at more than $5,000.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.