LaunchVic Startup Programs
LaunchVic programs
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
LaunchVic funds accelerators, pre-accelerators and ecosystem initiatives rather than making direct grants to most startups. Startups access support by joining a LaunchVic-funded programme (for example Alice Anderson Fund for women-led ventures, and sector accelerators). Some direct founder programmes include stipends.
LaunchVic (Victorian Government startup agency)
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — LaunchVic issues periodic calls for programme delivery partners; startups apply to individual funded programmes on those programmes' own timelines.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: idea, pre_seed, seed, series_a
- Locally registered entity required
Victorian-based founders and startups. Several LaunchVic initiatives specifically target women founders, First Nations founders and regional Victoria.
How to apply
- Browse the LaunchVic programmes directory for currently open accelerators and initiatives.
- Apply directly to the relevant programme operator.
- For delivery partners, respond to LaunchVic's funding calls when open.
What you will need
- Programme application form
- Pitch deck
- Evidence of Victorian operations
Source. https://launchvic.org/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked
"LaunchVic invests in programs and initiatives that strengthen Victoria's startup ecosystem."