LaunchVic is curating resources and assistance programs to help the Victorian Startup Community adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources
Government SupportThere’s a huge range of information from the Victorian State and Federal Governments to assist businesses, including startups to help them respond to the changing conditions presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources
Other Startup SupportMany organisations are opening up their platforms to help businesses and startups adapt to the challenging business environment presented by COVID-19.
News
Startups key to economic futureA new report from Deloitte Access Economics has found that Victorian startups will continue to create thousands of high-skilled jobs and have the potential to play an important role in Victoria’s economic future in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more via the full report linked below.
Programs
Apply now for CivVic Labs!We've just launched six new opportunities for Victorian startups to access valuable government procurement contracts through our CivVic Labs GovTech Accelerator program. The program’s third round of challenges will give local startups the chance to secure up to $185k each to build a product, work with a customer and help solve some of Victoria’s most pressing issues.
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New Angel Groups Provide Lifeline To Early-Stage Startups
Research
More than $10 million in private sector capital is set to be unlocked to help over 40 early-stage Victorian startups as a result of new LaunchVic funding. This funding will provide early-stage startups with a much-needed boost in terms of accessing seed investment. Discover more here.
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An Introduction to Angel Investing
Events
The latest edition to LaunchVic’s Angel Investing series 'An Introduction to Angel Investing'. Learn from experienced investors within the Victorian startup community; Carol Schwartz AO, Chris Gray and Kylie Frazer, on Angel Investing. The discussion centred around best practices and strategies on building up your portfolio. Watch webinar here.
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To Invest or Not To Invest?
Events
LaunchVic’s Angel Investing series continues with 'To Invest or Not Invest', in light of the current investment market as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation examined the opportunities, risks, and insights from four of the Victorian startup ecosystem’s leading investment experts. Watch the event here.
Resources
Our Programs
Courses
Startup Support CoursesIf you have a startup or work in a startup LaunchVic has a wide-range of free or low to medium cost education and training available across topics ranging from export and growth skills, personal leadership and development through to investment and marketing support.
Research
State of HealthTech - Victoria
To complement our health startup funding, LaunchVic has a new research report that looks at the challenges and opportunities in Victoria so that we can continue to position Victoria as a globally recognised HealthTech hub.
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Tech startups key to Victorian economy
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Digital Marketplaces
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Startup Investment Snapshot
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Mapping Victoria’s Startup Ecosystem
News
News
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