Victorian government announces $5 million for startup programs

The Victorian government has announced funding of $5.1 million to accelerator programs and the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, in an announcement they said will support “up to 165 early-stage startups”. According to a statement from minister for economic growth Danny Pearson on Tuesday, the funding will assist startups in accessing “resources, mentorship and vital capital”.…

AgTech gets a boost in Victoria

The Victorian government is providing a new wave of funding for agriculture tech startup companies. State Minister for Agriculture, Ros Spence, unveiled an additional $1 million in funding under the AgTech Grants program, which will provide up to $50,000 for eligible startups. The program is delivered in partnership with LaunchVic, the state’s startup agency, which…