Cohorts and Challenge Areas

The RISE Accelerator is designed to support startups and SMEs tackling shared national and global challenges, with a focus on environment and climate technologies and solutions.

Our program offers tailored support for startups and SMEs working in key areas such as waste and the circular economy, clean energy, and climate smart agriculture.

In each round, we support a new cohort of startups and SMEs from India and Australia, with innovative solutions focussed on addressing the challenge statements relevant to that round.

Round 2: Catalysing climate smart agriculture

The scale of farm operations in India and Australia differs greatly, yet both nations face similar climate variability and agricultural resilience challenges. We’re seeking innovative solutions for agricultural production, to support national economies, farmer livelihoods, and food security.

Round 1: The circular economy opportunity

We need to rethink design to avoid waste products, reuse materials many times over, and add value at each step of the supply chain. Explore the challenge areas and meet the cohort selected to accelerate their circular economy technology and solutions.