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FRI, 12 MAR - 23 MAR
EDITION #14
⏫ This Fortnight in The Ecosystem
By Euwyn, creator of Sailist and writer of Roundups.
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Programs Accepting Applications

⚡ Accelerator | 🌍 Remote
Y Combinator Summer 2021 is open for applications.
Sector Focus: Agnostic
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: Apply by March 19
Apply here

⚡ Accelerator | 🌍 Remote
Antler is open for applications.
Sector Focus: Agnostic
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: No date provided, apply ASAP
Apply here (Learn more about who they work with and how to apply here.)

⚡ Accelerator | 🇦🇺 Remote
The MedTech Actuator is open for applications. The program is Asia Pacific's 15-month accelerator for early-stage MedTech startups. Selected founders will receive up to $200,000 funding, intensive mentorship, collaboration and capital raising support.
Sector Focus: MedTech
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: Apply by March 15
Apply here

⚡ Accelerator | 🇦🇺 Queensland
LuminaX is open for applications. The program is a 14-week accelerator offering $50,000 worth of resources, space, credits and services with no equity taken.
Sector Focus: MedTech
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: Apply by March 15
Apply here

⚡ Accelerator  | 🇦🇺 Remote
HCF Catalyst (powered by Slingshot) is open for applications. The program is a 10-week accelerator for startups and non-profits, offering a valuable community and industry recognition.
Sector Focus: MedTech
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: Apply by March 12
Apply here

⚡ Accelerator  | 🇦🇺 Remote
Social Impact Hub is open for applications. The program is an accelerator offering masterclasses, resources, pitch support, co-working space, mentorship. 
Sector Focus: Social or Environmental Impact
Stage of startups accepted: Early stage
Key dates: EoI closes March 12. Apply by March 31.
Apply here

⚡ University Accelerator | 🇦🇺 Victoria
Swinburne's accelerator program is open for applications. The program is a 12-week accelerator offering $25,000 in equity-free funding, intensive coaching and more benefits. 
Stage of startups accepted: Swinburne student, staff or alumni
Key dates: EoIs are open
Apply here

⚡ Pre-accelerator | 🇦🇺 Remote
‘The Business of Sport’ Sports Tech Pre-Accelerator Program is open for applications. The program is delivered by the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) in partnership with Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft. The program is a 10-week cohort-based pre-accelerator educational program consisting of 6 modules. Two sessions will be conducted each week for a total of 20 sessions. 
Sector Focus: SportsTech
Stage of startups accepted: Idea stage
Key dates: Apply by March 31
Apply here

🎖 Award | 🇦🇺 Australia-wide
Finnies 2021 is Australia's most prestigious FinTech business awards and gives FinTech startups the opportunity to be recognised for their work and innovation. A total of 20 awards will be on offer including with several key awards returning. These include: FinTech Organisation of the Year, Outstanding FinTech Leader of the Year, Female FinTech Leader of the Year, Emerging FinTech Leader of the Year and Emerging FinTech Organisation of the Year.
Sector Focus: FinTech
Key dates: Apply by March 31
Apply here

In line with supporting Australian founders, Sailist is partnered with Australian-born and bred unicorn Airwallex to deliver AUD$20,000 worth of foreign exchange for free ($0 fees, 0% margin).
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Ecosystem Highlights & Resources

News
💰 Victoria is launching a $10 million investment fund to back startups led by women
"Women-led early-stage startups will have access to dedicated investment support from the $10 million Alice Anderson Fund – named after a pioneering Victorian businesswoman and innovator – to open for applications in July."

🏢 Antler Australia is opening an office in Melbourne mid-2021
"Antler Australia will open an office in Melbourne in mid-2021 as the Sydney-based startup accelerator and investor moves from a year of virtual, online programs to a more physical presence."

Resources
🏥 Are you in the business of MedTech/HealthTech? Check out Emily Casey's What The Health newsletter for a fortnightly HealthTech TLDR roundup.
👩‍💻 Innovation Bay's pitch deck template.

The Founders Course is a practical online course that shows you how to succeed as a founder. The course helps you to build and launch a startup in your own time under the guidance of Colin Kinner, one of Australia’s most experienced startup mentors and founder of Startup Onramp. Bonus $10k worth of perks from AWS, LawPath and others.
Learn more
Most Noteworthy Events
📢 Week-long Event | 🇦🇺 Melbourne
Victorian Tech Startup Week will take place in-person from 16 through 19 March at YBF Melbourne in the CBD. Activities include daily open co-working, workshops, pitch nights, panels, office hours, networking drinks and more.
Event dates: 16-19 March
Register here
(For more details on what's happening: YBF launches Victorian Tech Startup Week to kickstart Victoria’s tech ecosystem.)

📢 Pitch | 🇦🇺 Melbourne / Sydney
Are you a HealthTech startup or working with AI and data analytics and looking for mentoring and funding? These events are not your typical pitch event. You’ll be given the opportunity to spend quality time with six Platinum Angels who are interested in learning more about you as a person and your startup.
Sector Focus: HealthTech and AI
Key dates: Apply by March 25
Register here

Event dates:
  • Melbourne - Thursday 13 May (Health tech)
  • Sydney -  Thursday 20 May (AI & data analytics)
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