Making innovation easy - that's what we do.
uSpark are an Australian corporate technology accelerator, based in Melbourne. Unlike other accelerators who provide funding and some guidance, we stand with you all the way from design, MVP experimentation, to scaling your product and potentially your business.
You will meet the team early on, and work in one of the most inviting environments in Melbourne. Nestled among the citiy's rejuvenating gardens and overlooking Albert Park you will be taking advantage of the corporate environment that our delivery partner, Unico, shares with us.
Partnering with uSpark is not only a great business choice, but turns creating business success part of an enjoyable, healthy lifestyle.
Making innovation easy - that's what we do.
uSpark are an Australian corporate technology accelerator, based in Melbourne. Unlike other accelerators who provide funding and some guidance, we stand with you all the way from design, MVP experimentation, to scaling your product and potentially your business.
You will meet the team early on, and work in one of the most inviting environments in Melbourne. Nestled among the citiy's rejuvenating gardens and overlooking Albert Park you will be taking advantage of the corporate environment that our delivery partner, Unico, shares with us.
Partnering with uSpark is not only a great business choice, but turns creating business success part of an enjoyable, healthy lifestyle.
uSpark are an Australian corporate technology accelerator, based in Melbourne. Unlike other accelerators who provide funding and some guidance, we stand with you all the way from design, MVP experimentation, to scaling your product and potentially your business.
You will meet the team early on, and work in one of the most inviting environments in Melbourne. Nestled among the citiy's rejuvenating gardens and overlooking Albert Park you will be taking advantage of the corporate environment that our delivery partner, Unico, shares with us.
Partnering with uSpark is not only a great business choice, but turns creating business success part of an enjoyable, healthy lifestyle.
uSpark Accelerator Open Call - Closed
The open call for Destination Start Up 2021 has now closed.
If you'd like to find out more about uSpark or apply to our next program, please make contact.
Innovate.
Together.
uSpark is a new type of business accelerator. Our unique partnership model builds the technology team your start-up needs to succeed.
Located in Melbourne, Australia, uSpark is powered by Unico Computer Systems, one of Australia's most established IT services companies. Unico has a proven track record of success in delivering innovative technology solutions.
You Bring The Product, We Bring The Tech
uSpark's Destination Start-Up Partner Program offers Australian start-ups a unique opportunity to obtain technology expertise to launch and fast track their products to market. Unlike other accelerators we don't deliver educational programs - our focus is on collaborating to develop robust products. We contribute a solid team, along with helpful industry friends and government contacts to position and guide new businesses through the confusing innovation landscape.
uSpark commits technical resources to selected start-ups in return for an agreed equity stake in any resulting business. The value of the services we provide depends on which gate an applicant proceeds through our program. There are three gates available. Entry is based on a start-up's level of product maturity.
Validation
Experimentation
You have: An Idea
Together, we will: Establish a product business case
uSpark will: Provide up to $20,000 of services to create a product business case
Validation
You have: A product business case
Together, we will: Develop a technically proficient minimum viable product (MVP) and test it with early-adopter customers
uSpark will: Provide up to $200,000 of services to build the MVP
Acceleration
You have: A tested MVP
Together, we will: Develop a market-ready product and launch to customers
uSpark will: Provide up to $2,000,000 of services to commercialise a product and supporting capabilities
Submitting Your Application
You can apply to our program if you are an Australian citizen (or permanent resident) over the age of 18 by:
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submitting an expression of interest (EOI) during our open call out - deadline now closed
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attending one of our information webinars (details will be sent after you submit your EOI)
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completing and submitting a uSpark application form (which we will send you)
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creating a 3-minute video pitch about your team and product and sending it with your completed application
Key Dates
Information Webinars: Completed for 2021
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, 28 February 2021
Applicant Interviews: March - April 2021
Partner Selection: April 2021
Partner Onboarding: April 2021