Back for another year, the Australian Technologies Competition is Australia’s national competition, late-stage accelerator and partnerships program designed to identify and accelerate homegrown scaleups with global potential.
Owned and operated by Impact Tech Ventures (ITV), the Competition supports innovative scaleups in manufacturing, energy, circular economy, smart cities, food & agtech, disaster & emergency management, cyber security, mining, space and global social impact. Now in its 11th year, it features three rounds of judging for national awards (including Australian Technology Company of the Year), a comprehensive Growth Masterclass, specialist growth remediation workshops, free mentoring from successful technology CEOs and senior corporate executives and a finals showcase.
Benefits to entrants include:
- Commercial knowledge and guidance
- Expert mentoring
- Networking opportunities
- Validation of their business model
- Public recognition & accolades
- Introductions to potential partners and investors
Applications opened on 6 April via an online form published on the ATC website. A $150 application fee applies. To be eligible, entrants must be an Australian-registered business, with majority ownership of IP and less than 100 full-time employees. Applicants can nominate themselves in one of 11 award categories.