Grants For programs
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Grants For Investors
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Grants for startups
Looking for a direct startup grant? LaunchVic primarily funds programs, accelerators and investment groups. While startups may receive funding through these initiatives, LaunchVic does not offer open, direct grant applications for individual startups.
Other funding opportunties for your startup
Types of funding
Explore non-dilutive and dilutive options and the pros and cons of both with this explainer article.
Investor Directory
View a list of venture capital funds, angel networks, and venture debt providers actively backing local startups.
Preparing to raise funding
A brief introduction to venture capital and how to get ready for a capital raise.
Program Directory
LaunchVic funds a variety of startup entrepreneurship programs, or accelerators, for startups seeking funding.
Unsolicited Proposals
LaunchVic may in rare circumstances accept unsolicited proposals for grant funding outside of its published grant rounds or re-funding of high-performing programs. Please see here for programs previously funded.
While we don’t fund startups directly through these proposals, the programs we support are designed to help early-stage and scaling startups succeed.
We endeavour to review unsolicited proposals quarterly; however, LaunchVic is under no obligation to do so or provide feedback.
Proposal Assessment Criteria
All unsolicited proposals must demonstrate strong alignment with the following principles:
- Alignment with strategy – The proposal clearly aligns with LaunchVic’s strategy 2024-2028.
- Uniqueness – The applicant is uniquely positioned to deliver the program. i.e. there is no other organisation that could do what you are proposing.
- Expertise – The applicant demonstrates the professional expertise and capability to deliver a successful outcome with minimal risk.
- Impact – The proposal responds to a genuine need and will deliver tangible benefits to the Victorian startup ecosystem.
- Need for funding – There is a credible and compelling case for LaunchVic investment.
- Value for money – The proposal represents a sound return on investment for the Victorian startup ecosystem.
- Sustainability – The program includes a clear pathway to sustainability—either by becoming self-sufficient or by strengthening ecosystem resilience.
Proposals that do not meet all of these criteria will not be reviewed.
If your proposal is deemed appropriate for funding, it will be subject to further assessment and due diligence in line with LaunchVic’s established grant processes.