CSIRO opened applications for ON Accelerate 11, its national deep-tech accelerator, running 27 July to 31 August 2026. Selected teams receive a three-month program valued at over A$150,000 at no cost, plus up to A$80,000 in non-dilutive funding per team (up to A$400,000 across the cohort), with CSIRO taking no equity.
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CSIRO ON Accelerate 11 opens: up to A$80k non-dilutive, apply by 31 Aug 2026
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Australian research-backed founding teams (3–6 members with at least one researcher or recent PhD, and a registered company) should submit before 31 August 2026 for non-dilutive funding and commercialisation support.
Source: CSIRO
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