πŸš€ Applications for the 2026 GRIFFIN Accelerator are NOW OPEN! πŸš€

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Are you building a high-growth startup? GRIFFIN Accelerator is back to take selected founders to the next level.

Whether you’re seeking capital, battle-tested mentorship, or hands-on support to scale your business, this is where you need to be.

Here is what you need to know before applying πŸ‘‡

πŸ“… Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Applications Open: 1 June
  • Applications Close: 5 August
  • Screening & Shortlisting: 12-13 August
  • Program Selection Pitch Day: 26 August (Pitch for a place in the cohort!)
  • Program Kicks Off: 7 September
  • Investment Decision Pitch Afternoon: 23 November

⏳ Program Structure & Commitment

  • Length: Intensive 3-month program (September – November).
  • Weekly Sessions: Monday afternoons featuring group accountability, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentor check-ins.
  • Core Focus: Sharpening your business model, customer discovery, rapid sales, and investor readiness.
  • Location: Partnered with the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) for workshops, co-working, and ecosystem connections.

πŸ’‘ Why GRIFFIN?

Unlike one-size-fits-all programs, GRIFFIN pairs you directly with experienced founders, investors, and operators.

  • Proven Track Record: Over 80 companies backed, with $103M+ raised post-program and $464M+ in collective portfolio valuation.
  • Real Capital: Syndicate funding model backed by experienced angel investors.
  • Experienced Mentors who are either investors, Directors or founders in: Eway; Liquid Instrument; GPN Vaccines; Lumenary AI; Pinery Capital; MDR Security; Auraya; Significant; Uber; Tailored Accounts; Altina Drinks; AIE; BigWorld; Citadel Group; Instaclustr; Canberra Data Centre; Lava Blue; Hindmarsh; Think Place; Empress Capital.

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