Take your idea to the next level with our ilab Accelerator program.
ilab Accelerator runs for six-months each year and offers a $20,000 equity-free grant to each team. The program also includes workshops, mentoring, an Entrepreneur in Residence, partner deals, desk space and introductions to investors. We welcome startups from all disciplines – from robotics to social enterprises.
Applications for the ilab Accelerator 2020 program are closed.
Video: ilab Accelerator founder, Ashley Baxter, talks about her experience with the program.
ilab Accelerator 2020 program will run from early January to July and will be broken down into three stages.
Throughout the program your team will have access to:
- incubator space and amenities
- regular seminars supporting early-stage startups
- mentors, our Entrepreneur in Residence and a network of professionals and potential investors
- partnership benefits from Google, Microsoft, AWS, Hubspot, Matlab and more.
Each startup accepted into the program will receive $20,000 in equity-free grant funding.
We are looking for passionate and committed founders who have validated their value proposition, an initial sustainable business model and a solution.
When you apply you will need to provide evidence of customer interviews, market research and business modelling. Having a minimum viable product is ideal, but is not required to join the program.
At least half of your team members must be part of the UQ community by either being a:
- current UQ student
- recent alumni of UQ (10 years or less)
- UQ staff member or researcher
Download ilab Accelerator 2020 program's terms and conditions
Participating in the Accelerator program is a full-time commitment.
Founders are expected to participate in at least 90 per cent of the provided workshops and accountability sessions. Lower participation may result in the team losing their grant money and being removed from the program.
Applications are closed for the ilab Accelerator 2020.
Application Process
Spots in the Accelerator program are highly competitive. Founders must complete a three-stage application process to be accepted into the program.
ilab Accelerator selection bootcamp
As part of the selection process, after a first-round based on the written/video applications, shortlisted teams will be invited to a 3-day selection bootcamp.
It will run from Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December.