RISE Network
Great innovation requires a whole-of-ecosystem approach.
It’s why we’re working with stakeholders across the Indian and Australian innovation ecosystems.
A powerful delivery partnership
Atal Innovation Mission – NITI Aayog
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of our country.
AIM’s objective is to develop new programmes and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the economy, provide platforms and collaboration opportunities for different stakeholders, and create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of the country.
CSIRO
As Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.
We are thinkers, problem solvers, leaders. We blaze new trails of discovery. We aim to inspire the next generation.
We collaborate with industry, government, universities and research organisations to turn big ideas into disruptive solutions.
We use collaborative research to turn science into solutions for food security and quality; clean energy and resources; health and wellbeing; resilient and valuable environments; innovative industries; and a secure Australia and region.
RISE Accelerator cohort partners and mentors
CSIRO and AIM’s joint vision of the Program is knowledge exchange and collaboration within industry, science and technology innovation ecosystems.
In each round, we are proud to work with select partners and mentors who are dedicated to enhancing our cohorts’ understanding of sector-specific and target market challenges. Partners and mentors offer our startups and SMEs mentoring and guidance, and connections to industry, customers, and the wider innovation and investment ecosystem.
In Round 2, our Climate Smart Agritech cohort will be supported by:
Aghub is a first-of-its-kind incubator using a Hub and Spoke model to build and create a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across the agri-food value chain. AgHub nurtures entrepreneurship through the Innovation Hub at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad and spurs rural entrepreneurship among rural communities through Innovation Spokes at Jagtial, Warangal and Vikarabad, in Telangana, India.
Learn more on their website.
AIC Mahindra e-Hub is the startup incubation centre supporting early-stage to mid-stage startups. The incubator was established by Mahindra University and is supported by Atal Innovation Mission, Government of India.
Founded by the Mahindra Group, Mahindra University is a multi-disciplinary university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Learn more on their website.
ANZ has been in India since 1984 and is the only Australian Bank in India. ANZ has a presence in 29 markets around the world and is focused on facilitating the movement of trade and capital flows for multinational corporations and financial institutions across its network. India has been identified as a strategic market with the Bank increasing its capital allocation to support the growth of customers looking to invest or do business in India.
Learn more on their website.
Beanstalk Ventures is a leading agriculture and climate-focused venture builder, supporting startups and innovators with strategic guidance, go-to-market expertise, and investment services. By collaborating with commercial partners and government bodies, Beanstalk Ventures aligns innovations with industry needs, helping innovators to tackle critical sustainability challenges in food systems and climate resilience while facilitating support from investors.
Learn more on their website.
Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world’s leading, independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Their global structure spans every major business region in the world. In Australia, they have over 1,500+ people across five states, allowing them to effectively support and advocate for their clients. The firm combines proven expertise, principled execution, and a personalised approach to client service.
Learn more on their website.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions provider with over 56 years of experience. A part of the Tata Group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 601,000 highly trained consultants across 55 countries. The company offers a range of business, technology, and engineering services. TCS is listed on India’s BSE and NSE and is recognised for its sustainability efforts, earning placements in indices such as MSCI and FTSE4Good.
Learn more on their website.
We’d love to hear from you
The RISE Accelerator program offers you a unique opportunity to work with innovative startups and SMEs, and deepen your cross-border connections. From light touch to a deeper involvement, if you’re interested in contributing to participants’ success over each stage of the program, please send us a message. We’ll arrange a time to meet with you to explore how you can be involved in helping Indian and Australian startups and SMEs RISE.