CSIRO ON Accelerate
ON Accelerate is CSIRO's free, federally funded deep tech accelerator for Australian research teams commercialising work from universities and publicly funded research organisations. The 3-month program provides coaching from domain experts, investors and mentors, and up to A$80,000 of non-dilutive funding per high-performing team. CSIRO takes no equity or IP.
At a glance
CSIRO ON Accelerate key facts
- Investment
- $52K
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Free; no equity or IP taken. Up to A$400K pool for high-performing teams (max A$80K, about US$52K, per team), plus A$20K per team paid to the team's Tech Transfer Office after Immersion. Teams of 3-6, all based in Australia, including a researcher, PhD student or recent graduate from an Australian university or PFRO.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Canberra, Australia
- Cohort locations
- Australia
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- deep tech, biotech, health, climate
- Application cycle
- 1 round a year (applications around mid-year, bootcamp in October/November, showcase the following June)
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications for ON Accelerate 11 closed August 31, 2026; bootcamp is typically in October/November, and the showcase is usually the following June. CSIRO notes that funding runs only through FY2027, so ON Accelerate 11 may be one of the last cohorts. ON Accelerate 10 (10 teams) showcased at ON Translate on June 11, 2026.
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Notable alumni
- ProSeek Bio
- Elemental Therapeutics
- I-VADE
FAQ
Applying to CSIRO ON Accelerate
- How much does CSIRO ON Accelerate invest?
- CSIRO ON Accelerate's standard deal: Free; no equity or IP taken. Up to A$400K pool for high-performing teams (max A$80K, about US$52K, per team), plus A$20K per team paid to the team's Tech Transfer Office after Immersion. Teams of 3-6, all based in Australia, including a researcher, PhD student or recent graduate from an Australian university or PFRO.
- How much equity does CSIRO ON Accelerate take?
- CSIRO ON Accelerate takes no equity.
- When is the CSIRO ON Accelerate application deadline?
- Application cycle: 1 round a year (applications around mid-year, bootcamp in October/November, showcase the following June). Applications for ON Accelerate 11 closed August 31, 2026; bootcamp is typically in October/November, and the showcase is usually the following June. CSIRO notes that funding runs only through FY2027, so ON Accelerate 11 may be one of the last cohorts. ON Accelerate 10 (10 teams) showcased at ON Translate on June 11, 2026.
- Where is CSIRO ON Accelerate based?
- CSIRO ON Accelerate is headquartered in Canberra, Australia. The program runs hybrid.
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