Learn more about Victoria’s $132 billion startup sector.
Featured
In this section
Connect with a wide range of LaunchVic programs fuelling the startup state.
Discover grant opportunities to grow startup activity in Victoria.
Learn more about our work growing Victoria’s investor community.
Connect with other startup founder and startup investors across the vibrant Victorian startup ecosystem at our events. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on social media. Don’t miss out on the latest events and opportunities!
Thursday, 24 July 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm AEST
Hosted by LaunchVic, this annual event will bring together more than 800 entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to celebrate the continued growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem, now valued at AU$132 billion.
Tickets are on sale now.
Wednesday, 30 July
5:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
Join us for a showcase of the latest solutions coming out of CivVic Labs and the launch of our new challenge. Our latest cohort has been tackling the question:
How might technology create circular economy opportunities in agriculture?
Overnight Success, Startmate, Frontcover and the Community Collective have launched the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Startup Events Calendar.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, mentor, or community builder this is a great resource to keep up with upcoming events.
Tuesday, 27 May 11:00am – 12pm AEST
Watch the Information Session exploring our latest CivVic Labs EnergyTech challenge with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Wednesday, 14 May 5:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
Come along to the official launch of our new CivVic Labs Challenge for aspiring founders and early-stage startups.
Tuesday, 8 April 11:00pm – 12:00pm AEDT
Hear more from Agriculture Victoria and LaunchVic about our upcoming Circular Agriculture challenge and the opportunity on offer for your startup.
Thursday, 27 March 5:30pm – 7:30pm AEDT
Join us for a showcase event for our latest CivVic Labs challenge where founders will pitch their innovations and we’ll reveal the next challenge with Agriculture Victoria coming up.
Thursday, 13 March 11:00am AEDT
Up to $400,000 is available to establish new pre-accelerators that help university students and research teams launch their startups, with a requirement for 1:1 matched cash contribution from applicants.
Wednesday, 12 February 12pm AEDT
LaunchVic is also offering grants of up to $300,000 to support VC funds to establish in Victoria. Learn more in our Information Session.
Wednesday, 12 February 11am AEDT
LaunchVic is offering grants of up to $300,000 to support angel networks to establish in Victoria. Learn more in our Information Session.
Tuesday 11 February 11am AEDT
Learn more about Basecamp and how the program can help your startup at our Information Session.
Tuesday, 26 November 11:00am – 12pm AEDT
Join us for an insightful discussion featuring three investors who have recently returned to Victoria after stints at some of the US’s most prominent VC firms.
Thursday, 7 November 11:00am – 12pm AEDT
Hear from LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria about our new CivVic Labs Challenge.
Tuesday, 29 October 11:30am – 12pm AEDT
LaunchVic is launching a new grant round aimed at building Victoria’s startup ecosystem by supporting programs that accelerate the growth of new startups.
Tuesday, 29 October 11:00am – 11:30am AEDT
LaunchVic is launching a new grant round aimed at accelerating the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem by supporting investor education initiatives.
Thursday, 24 October 5:30pm – 7:30pm For our next CivVic Labs challenge, we’re partnering with Agriculture Victoria to bring more farm safety technology to market.
LaunchVic is seeking the next wave of Victorian unicorns for the 2025 intake of its 30X30 program. Join us online to hear about the program experience.
The third annual Victorian Startup Gala did not disappoint, bringing together 800+ investors, startups and supporters for a night of nights for the Victorian startup ecosystem.
At the event, Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas announced seed funding for eight new venture capital firms poised to invest in local founders.
The impressive lineup includes four funds with at least one female lead partner, three funds that began as LaunchVic-funded angel networks, and the first New Zealand VC firm to expand across the Tasman.
Press Release
