VicStart: Technology Commercialisation Initiative

VicStart is a Victorian Government initiative supporting commercialisation resources, capabilities and networks for Victoria's innovative science and technology businesses. VicStart will boost the technology transfer links between public sector research and the commercial sector, build the kinds of business skills needed for commercialisation and improve access to finance.

VicStart is part of the Victorian Government’s wider commitment to building the State’s innovation base to drive future high-skill jobs creation and growth.

It contributes to policy objectives that:

• facilitate the development of new, export-oriented technology businesses, products and services
• encourage the commercial take-up of advances in science and technology that will boost the international competitiveness of Victorian businesses
• facilitate access to appropriate finance for technology businesses
• promote regional development by helping to build sustainable technology commercialisation capabilities throughout the State

VicStart concentrates on the market-end of the innovation pipeline by:

• building commercial skills, expertise and connectivity to enhance the capabilities of technology entrepreneurs to grow global technology businesses
• boosting the expertise, experience and development
  of the technology finance sector so the availability of specialist financial services and investment opportunities is improved
• improving linkages between and within industry sectors and research establishments to increase the transfer of technology that has clear commercial outcomes

VicStart programs and projects actively assist companies to utilise and exploit science and technology for export, growth and profit.

About VicStart

Find out what role the VicStart partners play in the VicStart initiative and the objectives and incentives that are involved in the process of Technology Commercialisation.

Who is VicStart for?

Find out which VicStart program is best suited to your company needs and how it will help achieve your business objectives. 

Network, Mentoring and Support Programs

Discover the various mentoring, networking, business acceleration and support programs specifically designed to help your business commercialise technology.

Policy Context

Learn more about the opportunities and challenges for technology commercialisation in Victoria.