Our Ecosystem
Our Ecosystem
Learn more about Victoria’s $130 billion startup sector.

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Announcements
$5.1M boost for Victorian startups and investors
Victoria's startup ecosystem is set to benefit from a $5.1 million investment by LaunchVic into six of Australia's leading entrepreneurship programs.
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- Research
- Startup Database
- AgTech
Programs
Programs
Connect with a wide range of LaunchVic programs fuelling the startup state.

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Announcements
LaunchVic unveils 30X30 2025 Cohort
Meet the teams through to 30X30, LaunchVic's flagship program helping Victoria’s fastest-growing scaleups reach unicorn status—$1 billion+ valuation—by 2030.
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- 30X30
- Basecamp
- CivVic Labs
- Office Hours
- Program Directory
Grants
Grants
Discover grant opportunities to grow startup activity in Victoria.

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Announcements
New Grants to unlock crucial capital for Victorian Startups
LaunchVic has released two grant rounds offering VC funds and angel groups up to $300,000 to set up in Victoria and back local startups.
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- Open Grants
- Previously Funded Grants
Investment
Investment
Learn more about our work growing Victoria’s investor community.

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The Hugh Victor McKay Fund
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- Angel Groups
- Investor Education
- The Alice Anderson Fund
- The Hugh Victor McKay Fund
Events

The Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

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A home for brilliant minds, where world-changing ideas become a reality.

The Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) is a startup accelerator based at the University of Melbourne.

In March 2025 LaunchVic announced funding for MAP to deliver its intensive 5-month accelerator program, equipping startups with critical resources. The program involves a mix of mentoring, equity-free funding, office space, tailored workshops, and access to Australian business leaders to help accelerate startups’ growth. The program culminates in a demo day.

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