Take your idea to the next level with our ilab Accelerator program.
ilab Accelerator runs for three-months each year and offers a $10,000 equity-free funding to each team. The program also includes workshops, mentoring, an Entrepreneur in Residence, partner incentives, desk space and introductions to investors. We welcome startups from all disciplines – from robotics to social enterprises.
Applications are now closed for the 2021 ilab Accelerator program
Video: Watch our ilab Accelerator startup founders pitch at our 2020 virtual pitch night.
ilab Accelerator 2021 program will run from early January to mid April
Weekly contact days include:
- Founder updates to the cohort
- Talks from industry experts, founders and Entrepreneurs in Residence e.g. IP, agreements, marketing, team building, partnerships, founders’ stories.
- Structured program and mentoring with Entrepreneurs in Residence and industry mentors
- Founder health and wellbeing
Throughout the program your team will have access to:
- 24/7 co-working space and makerspace
- 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, Makerspace and more.
Each startup accepted into the program will receive $10,000 in equity-free funding.
Pitch Night event to be held in mid April to showcase founders to the ecosystem and investor network.
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
ilab Accelerator Program Overview and Terms and Conditions
You will be required to sign the ilab Accelerator Agreement to participate in the program. Please review agreement. 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 funding and being removed from the program.
Applications are now closed for the ilab Accelerator 2021.
Application Process
Places in the Accelerator program are highly competitive. Founders must complete a four-stage application process to be accepted into the program.