The Top 16 Accelerators in Sydney
Discover the best accelerators in Sydney to supercharge your startup's growth.
Overview
Sydney has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 16 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Antler Australia
A startup generator that invests in exceptional people and helps them build disruptive technology companies in Australia.
Genesis
Genesis is a global cryptocurrency trading and lending platform that enables users to buy, sell, trade, and borrow digital assets.
SMEVentures
SMEVentures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology startups.
WSU Launch Pad Accelerator
The WSU Launch Pad Accelerator is a startup incubator that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage companies.
Asia Principal Capital
An investment firm and accelerator focused on tech startups in Southeast Asia.
EnergyLab Accelerator Sydney
A startup accelerator program that supports startups in the energy sector by providing investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
H2 Ventures
H2 Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups and provides them with mentorship, resources, and strategic guidance to help them grow and succeed
INCUBATE - U of Sydney
INCUBATE is the award-winning startup program at the University of Sydney. We fund students, alumni and researchers to launch high-potential startups through our accelerator and support student entrepreneurs through our community activitie…
muru-D
muru-D is a global accelerator program that helps early-stage startups scale and grow their businesses.
Remarkable
Remarkable is a company that produces digital writing tablets that allow users to write, draw, and take notes on a paper-like surface, while also allowing for easy digital transfer
Seafood For Good Accelerator Program
Seafood For Good Accelerator Program is a startup accelerator that supports sustainable seafood businesses with funding, mentorship, and resources to help them grow and succeed.
Slingshot Accelerator
Slingshot Accelerator is a startup accelerator that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies to help them grow and succeed.
Startmate Accelerator
Australia’s and New Zealand's most ambitious accelerator
UNSW Founders
UNSW Founders is an entrepreneurship program that helps students and researchers at the University of New South Wales turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Wholesale Investor
Wholesale Investor is an online platform connecting sophisticated investors and high-growth potential companies seeking funding in various industries.
XY Accelerator
From an idea to a startup in 3 months
No longer operating
14 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): AIM Innovation Hub · BlueChilli · Cicada Innovations · EnergyLab Scaleup Program · FFWD HUB · Hatch Incubator Program · HCF Catalyst · Horizons Accelerator · HR Tech · Icon Accelerator · Lion Unleashed · Pushstart · SheStarts · The Impact Accelerator.