The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator provides support to startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are working on innovative technology and are considering overseas expansion between India and Australia.

The nine-month accelerator program enables Australian and Indian innovators and industry partners to tackle shared national and global challenges. The program focusses on environment and climate technologies.

In each round, a new cohort of startups and SMEs tackles specific challenge areas, from circular economy opportunities to clean energy and climate smart agriculture.

We’ll help you navigate early steps in a new region, validate and adapt technology and research overseas, fast-track connections to the right partners, customers and talent, and build credibility to succeed in international markets.

Explore our program overview to discover how we will help you to accelerate your technology or solutions across Indian and Australian innovation ecosystems.

The RISE Accelerator is delivered through a powerful partnership between:

• CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog – the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.

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Hear what some of our participants have to say about their journey with the RISE Accelerator and the benefits of joining the Program.