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Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program is sponsored by Investment NSW. This program supports founders from diverse backgrounds to develop their business models and secure seed investment, aligning with the NSW Innovation Blueprint's call for greater diversity and equity in the innovation ecosystem.
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Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program | NSW Government Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program Aligned with the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, the Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program strengthens diversity and equity to support a more inclusive innovation ecosystem. The NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 highlights the importance of enhancing diversity and equity within our innovation ecosystem.
Despite evidence showing that diversity improves organisational performance, many groups remain underrepresented across NSW's innovation landscape. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) individuals, and those living in regional Australia face significant barriers to accessing funding and participating in innovation-intensive businesses.
To address these gaps, Investment NSW is rolling out the Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to provide training and mentoring to help participants refine their ideas, grow their businesses, seek investment, and prepare to apply to an accelerator program. The program is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and intersectional, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the participants it aims to support.
Achieving diversity in NSW's innovation ecosystem Investment NSW is committed to delivering the Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program with the following goals: Enhancing diversity : Increase participation from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and knowledge in the NSW innovation ecosystem.
Sustainable pipeline : Create a lasting pipeline of entrepreneurs and innovation-active professionals who reflect the diversity of our community. How we plan to achieve this Reducing barriers : Make it easier for diverse founders to access knowledge, networks, and investment opportunities to support their business growth. Supporting innovation : Help diverse founders secure NSW Government funding to drive effective innovation.
Increasing participation : Boost the number of diverse startups entering advanced accelerator and incubator programs in NSW.
We are excited to be working with the following providers over the next two years: University of Newcastle (Integrated Innovation Network – I2N) will deliver a two-stage program supporting women founders across NSW, combining early founder readiness with a more intensive pre-accelerator phase and showcase opportunities.
University of NSW (UNSW Founders) will support women and culturally diverse health innovators across Greater Western Sydney and regional NSW, with a focus on foundational skills building, tailored coaching and clear pathways to scale-up programs. Additional providers will be announced soon, focusing on support for First Nations people, people with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse founders.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Founders from diverse backgrounds including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, regional entrepreneurs, and migrant/refugee entrepreneurs in New South Wales. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4,000,000 (total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program is funded by Investment NSW. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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