Startup accelerators and incubators in Sydney
- 13 organizations
- 2 cities
- Oct 2026 last checked
Startup Genome's Sydney profile, which carries a statement from Investment NSW, says Tech Central anchors a $42 billion economy. It supports more than 100,000 workers across startups, scaleups, research institutions and global technology firms.
The same profile notes that UNSW Founders accelerator programs have supported more than 60 startups since 2018. Those startups raised approximately $70 million and created over 175 jobs.
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Antler Australia
Pre-seed company-building residency in Australia that matches co-founders, validates ideas and invests at inception, run twice a year.
- Run by
- Antler
- Duration
- 8-week residency
antler.co Upcoming: Feb 2027 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Catalysr
Accelerator for migrant and refugee founders offering masterclass series, coaching and a validation sprint, run from hubs in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Founded
- 2016
catalysr.com.au Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Cicada Innovations
Deep tech incubator at the National Innovation Centre in Eveleigh offering lab and office space plus cohort programs such as Assemble and Stride for science-based founders.
Deep tech
cicadainnovations.com Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
EnergyLab
Climate tech and clean energy startup support organization offering programs from ideation through to the Climate Solutions Accelerator, delivered online with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
Climate & energy
energylab.org.au Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Founder Institute Australia
Part-time accelerator chapter of the Founder Institute for founders in Australia and New Zealand, with local mentors and a structured program.
- Run by
- Founder Institute
fi.co Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program
Taronga Zoo's accelerator for eco-startups with weekly online masterclasses, two immersive weekends at the zoo, seed funding and a closing pitch night.
- Run by
- Taronga Conservation Society Australia
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Funding
- $2,000 equity-free seed funding per initiative
taronga.org.au Upcoming: Nov 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
INCUBATE
University of Sydney startup program for students, alumni and researchers with a pre-accelerator, startup fundamentals course and a 14-week full-time accelerator with an equity-free grant.
- Run by
- The University of Sydney
- Duration
- 14-week full-time Accelerator
- Funding
- $5000 equity-free grant (Accelerator)
incubate.org.au Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Macquarie University Incubator
Macquarie University incubator at its campus offering the Startup Educate program, mentoring, a deeptech incubator and cohort intakes for students, researchers, staff and the wider community.
- Run by
- Macquarie University
mq.edu.au Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Spacecubed
Perth-based coworking and innovation hub operator that runs the Plus Eight six-month accelerator, a pre-accelerator and a landing pad program for startups.
- Duration
- 6 months (Plus Eight)
spacecubed.com Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Startmate
Startmate runs a 14-week accelerator for Australian and New Zealand founders with seed investment, mentors and a pay-it-forward mentor model; its HQ is in Surry Hills.
- Run by
- Blackbird
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Funding
- $120k AUD at a $1.5m post-money valuation
- Founded
- 2010
startmate.com Upcoming: Nov 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Stone & Chalk
Startup community running hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide with residency membership, mentoring, investor introductions and growth programs for tech founders.
stoneandchalk.com.au Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Sydney Genesis
University of Sydney Business School accelerator running twice a year for startups with a university founder, offering industry mentors, resources, networking and a pitch finale.
- Run by
- The University of Sydney
- Founded
- 2008
sydney.edu.au Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
UNSW Founders
University founder hub at UNSW Kensington running pre-accelerator programs, the 10-week 10x Accelerator, a makerspace and coaching for student, alumni and staff startups.
- Run by
- UNSW Sydney
- Duration
- 10-week (10x Accelerator)
- Funding
- $100,000 seed investment via SAFE note (10x Accelerator)
unswfounders.com Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026
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Active in the last 18 months
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What gets listed
- Accelerator cohorts
- Incubation with coaching or lab access
- Startup studios
- University founder centers
- Public programs with an application process
What is left out
- Investment funds without a program
- Office or coworking space without a program
- Programs with no dated activity in 18 months
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