Everything you need to get started and to scale.

EVENTS

Resource Description
Startupbootcamp A global network of accelerators that helps startups scale.
Atto A Melbourne-based accelerator that helps startups with their early-stage growth.
Melbourne (University) Accelerator Program An accelerator program run by the University of Melbourne that helps startups with their business development.
Startmate A Melbourne-based accelerator that helps startups with their product development.
Innovyz Start A Melbourne-based accelerator that helps startups with their technology development.
Slingshot A Melbourne-based accelerator that helps startups with their fundraising.
iAccelerate A Melbourne-based accelerator that helps startups with their government relations.
Silicon Beach A Melbourne-based startup hub.
Startup Grind Melbourne A Melbourne-based meetup group for tech entrepreneurs.
Startup Melbourne A website for startup resources in Melbourne.
TEDx Melbourne A Melbourne-based independently organized TEDx community that strives to challenge how people think and feel about the world through sharing ideas that encourage curiosity, creativity, courage and connectedness.
Pushstart A Melbourne-based startup accelerator that provides seed funding, mentorship, and access to a network of investors and partners.
Moonshot A Melbourne-based startup community that provides resources, events, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Lean Startup A Melbourne-based startup event series that focuses on the lean startup methodology.
Mobile Monday A Melbourne-based mobile technology event series that showcases the latest trends and developments in the mobile industry.

VIDEOS

Reference Description
Startup Grind A global community for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and grow.
Google Entrepreneurs A program that provides resources and support to early-stage startups.
500 Startups Livestream A live video series that features interviews with startup founders and investors.

ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS

GLOBAL

Reference Description
f6s f6s is a global community of startups and investors.
Global Accelerator Network The Global Accelerator Network is a network of accelerators that provide early-stage startups with mentorship, education, and funding.

AUSTRALIA

Accelerator Program Description
Croc's Pitch A business plan competition for early-stage startups in Australia.
SproutX AgTech Accelerator Program An accelerator program for agri-food startups in Australia.
Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program An accelerator program for health and medical technology startups in Australia.
The 77 Venture Challenge A business plan competition for early-stage startups in Australia.
Accelerate with IBA An accelerator program for startups in the information and communications technology sector in Australia.
The Kickstarter Challenge 2023 A business plan competition for early-stage startups in Australia.
Charles Sturt University - InnovationHub An accelerator program for startups at Charles Sturt University in Australia.
Antler - EARLY-STAGE VC - Pre-Launch An accelerator program for early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand.
Antler - EARLY-STAGE VC - Pre-Seed An accelerator program for early-stage startups in Australia and New Zealand.
ANU Techlauncher- Launch an Idea, Launch a Startup, Launch a Career! An accelerator program for startups at the Australian National University in Australia.
Arc Hardware accelerator programs A hardware accelerator program for startups in Australia.
The Landing Pad program An accelerator program for startups in Adelaide, Australia.
Startup Central Vic - PRE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM A pre-accelerator program for startups in Victoria, Australia.
Australian Echallenge Program A business plan competition for early-stage startups in Australia.
Australian Technologies Competition Program A business plan competition for early-stage startups in Australia.
Badalya A venture builder and accelerator that helps startups from the Middle East and North Africa scale globally.
Bloom Orbit Accelerator Program A seed-stage accelerator program that helps startups from Southeast Asia grow their businesses.
Blue Gravity Program A climate tech accelerator program that helps startups from around the world develop and scale their businesses.
Breakout Accelerator A seed-stage accelerator program that helps startups from the United States and Canada grow their businesses.
Bridge Hub A pre-seed accelerator program that helps startups from the United States and Canada develop and scale their businesses.
Pre-Seed Program A pre-seed accelerator program that helps startups from around the world launch their products on Amazon.
Melbourne Business School - Incubator program An incubator program that helps startups from Australia develop and scale their businesses.
AirTree Exlorer Program A seed-stage accelerator program that helps startups from Australia and New Zealand grow their businesses.
Foment Acceleration A seed-stage accelerator program that helps startups from the United States and Canada grow their businesses.
MQi Startup Membership A membership program for startups that provides access to resources, mentors, and events.
Accelerating Commercialisation A program that helps startups to commercialise their products or services.
Social Impact Fellowship A fellowship program for startups that are working to solve social or environmental problems.
New York City "Hybrid" Immersion Program A program that helps startups to launch their businesses in New York City.
LawTech Hub A hub for the legal technology industry in Australia.
EnergyLab - Climate Solutions Accelerator An accelerator program for startups that are working to solve climate change problems.
Startup Onramp - Online Startup Incubator An online incubator program for startups.
Clean Air Accelerator An accelerator program for startups that are working to improve air quality.
Student Startup Accelerator An accelerator program for student startups.
La Trobe Innovation and Entrepreneurship A program that provides resources and support for startups at La Trobe University.
Snow Entrepreneur Fellowships A fellowship program for early-stage entrepreneurs.
YGAP Sustainability In Business Program A program that helps startups to embed sustainability into their businesses.
KPMG Tech Innovator in Australia 2023 A competition for startups that are using technology to solve business problems.
AMP Foundation Tomorrow Makers A program that helps young people to develop their entrepreneurial skills.

GRANTS

Reference Description
AusIndustry Supports businesses to grow and innovate
CSIRO Kick-Stat Supports early-stage startups with funding and mentoring
Amazon Launchpad Helps startups get their products to market
Growth services Provides growth services to startups and SMEs
Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment Provides funding for agricultural research and development
R&D Tax Incentives Provides tax breaks for businesses that invest in R&D
Accelerating Commercialisation Provides funding to help businesses commercialise their products or services
Advanced Manufacturing Early Stage Research Fund (AMESRF) Provides funding for early-stage research in advanced manufacturing
Export Market Development Grants Provides funding to help businesses export their products or services
Boosting Female Founders Provides funding to help female-led startups grow
Illumina Provides funding for genomics research
NSW Going Global Export Program Provides funding to help businesses export their products or services
Regional Startups Provides funding to help startups in regional areas grow
City of Sydney Minimum Viable Product Grants Funds early-stage businesses to develop and test their MVPs.
NSW Future Industries Investment Program Supports businesses that are developing new products and services in the future industries sector.
NSW R&D Fund Provides funding for research and development projects that have the potential to create jobs and economic growth in NSW.
Global Innovation Supports Australian businesses to commercialise their products and services in global markets.
Ignite Ideas Fund Supports early-stage businesses with innovative ideas.
Games Release Supports the release of Australian-made video games.
Community Energy Supports community-owned renewable energy projects.
City of Melbourne - Small Business Grants Provides grants to small businesses in Melbourne.
City of Melbourne - Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund 2019 Supports projects that help to reduce waste in Melbourne.
Assigned Production Provides funding for feature films and television series that are produced in Victoria.
Victorial Screen Incentives Provides tax breaks for feature films and television series that are produced in Victoria.
New Industries Fund Innovation Booster Grant Supports businesses that are developing new products and services in the new industries sector.
Innovation Connect Grants Supports businesses that are working with universities and research institutions to commercialise their research.
Seed-Start Grant Provides funding to help early-stage businesses commercialise their innovative ideas.
Australian Alumni Grant Scheme (AAGS) Provides funding to Australian alumni who are working on innovative projects in their home countries.
Business Innovation Program Provides funding to help businesses adopt new technologies and commercialise their innovations.
Advance QLD Provides funding to help Queensland businesses commercialise their innovations.
Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs Provides funding to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their energy efficiency.
NSW Medical Devices Fund Provides funding to help businesses commercialise medical devices.
NSW BIOSCIENCES FUND Provides funding to help businesses commercialise bioinformatics, biotechnology, and medical technology.
REGIONAL HYDROGEN HUBS PROGRAM Provides funding to help businesses develop and commercialise hydrogen projects in regional NSW.
EXPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Provides funding to help businesses expand their export markets.
INNOVATION BOOSTER GRANT (IBG) Provides funding to help businesses commercialise their innovations.
LaunchPad Innovation Grant Provides funding to help early-stage businesses commercialise their innovations.
Alberts The Tony Foundation Provides funding to support research and innovation in Australia.
The Ross Trust Provides funding to support research and innovation
300+ Grants A website that provides a directory of over 300 grants for individuals and organizations.
The Myer Foundation A foundation that provides grants to organizations that support education, health, and social justice.
Transform the Migration System A campaign that advocates for a more humane and just immigration system.
The Snow Foundation A foundation that provides grants to organizations that support education, the arts, and environmental protection.

COLLABORATION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Tool Description
Yammer Yammer is a social network for businesses that allows employees to connect, collaborate, and share information.
Podio Podio is a project management tool that allows users to create custom apps to manage their work.
LeanLaunchLab LeanLaunchLab is a startup accelerator that helps entrepreneurs build and launch their businesses.
Copper Project Copper Project is a project management tool that helps teams track their progress and collaborate on tasks.
Asana Asana is a project management tool that helps teams organize their work and track their progress.
Flowdock Flowdock is a collaboration tool that helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time.
Hip Chat / Confluence Hip Chat and Confluence are collaboration tools from Atlassian that help teams communicate and collaborate in real time and in a central location.
Trello Trello is a project management tool that helps teams organize their work and track their progress using cards, lists, and boards.
Slack Slack is a collaboration tool that helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time.
Workplace by Facebook Workplace by Facebook is a collaboration tool that helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time.
Wrike Wrike is a project management tool that helps teams organize their work and track their progress.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Reference Description
Rapportive Email plugin that provides information about contacts
Salesforce Starter Intelligent CRM for sales teams formerly known as RelateIQ now acquired by Salesforce
Copper CRM software designed for Google Workspace users
Salesforce World's leading CRM platform
Insightly CRM and project management tool for small businesses
Pipedrive Sales CRM and pipeline management software

FINDING NEW STARTUPS

References
Link Description
Wellfound Platform for startups, angel investors, and job seekers. Formerly known as AngelList
Betali.st Collections of the best startup tools

FORUMS

Reference Description
Silicon Beach Australia Is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators in Australia..
Startup Nation StartupNation provides access to experts in a variety of business disciplines through its various media channels and fosters peer-to-peer interaction in its vibrant online community forums.

CREATING A VIDEO

Reference Description
VideoHive VideoHive is a marketplace for royalty-free After Effects templates, motion graphics, and other video assets.
Audio Jungle Audio Jungle is a marketplace for royalty-free music, sound effects, and other audio assets.
Fiverr Fiverr is a marketplace for freelance services, including design, development, writing, marketing, and more.
Pond5 Pond5 is a marketplace for royalty-free stock footage, music, and other video and audio assets.

BLOGGING

Reference Description
Smart Passive Income Teach individuals how to expand their audience and generate additional passive income. Their diverse range of resources, including communities, podcasts, courses, and more, is designed to assist individuals in launching and expanding their online businesses.
Think Traffic A creative collaborative with ideas that move brands
Social Triggers A website about using social media to grow your business

PROTOTYPING

Tool Description
Balsamiq Balsamiq is a popular wireframing tool that allows you to create quick and easy wireframes for your website or app.
Proto.io Proto.io is a prototyping tool that allows you to create interactive prototypes for your website or app.
InVisionApp InVisionApp is a prototyping and collaboration tool that allows you to create interactive prototypes and collaborate with others on projects.
Avocode Avocode is a design collaboration tool that allows you to share designs and collaborate with others on projects.

CHAT / CUSTOMER JOURNEY

Reference Description
Intercom A customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps businesses communicate with their customers through chat, email, and other channels.
Ortto Aupilot is now Ortto. A marketing automation platform that helps businesses automate their marketing tasks, such as email marketing, lead generation, and customer nurturing.
Drift A live chat software that helps businesses engage with their customers in real time.
Zendesk Zopim, now Zendesk Support Chat, is a cloud-based customer service platform that helps businesses keep in touch with their customers and website visitors.

BLOGS

Reference Description
Startup Marketing Resources and tips for marketing your startup.
Andrew Chen Blog by Andrew Chen, a well-known startup advisor.
Feld Thoughts Insights and musings on startups by Brad Feld.
Both Sides of The Table Blog exploring the investor and entrepreneur perspectives.
Chris Dixon Thoughts and analysis on startups and technology.
Venture Hacks Practical advice and insights for startup founders.
Steve Blank Lessons and resources for building successful startups.
Startup Lessons Learned Eric Ries' blog on lean startup methodology.
ANZA Technology Network Support network for Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Humbled MBA Insights and lessons from MBA graduates in the startup world.
DreamPushers Startups and Visionaries Dreampushers is a community and lifestyle brand that aims to be the number one crypto creator community. .
Sam Altman Essays and thoughts on startups and entrepreneurship by Sam Altman.

LOCAL MEDIA

Reference Description
Startupsmart Australia’s no.1 publication for the startup community and those interested in the startup movement globally.
Smart Company SmartCompany is the leading online publication in Australia for free news, information and resources catering to Australia’s entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners and business managers

LEARNING

Reference Description
Le Wagon Le Wagon offers Web Development and Data Bootcamps as well as Skill Courses - online and in 40+ cities worldwide.td>
Skillshare An online learning platform that offers thousands of video courses on a variety of topics, including coding, design, and business.
Udemy Udemy is an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 204,000 courses and 54 million students. Learn programming, marketing, data science and more.
General Assembly General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills.
Founder Institute The Founder Institute provides a global support network and a proven methodology to get your startup to traction and funding .

METRICS

Reference Description
Mix Panel A web analytics platform that helps businesses track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Optimizely A website testing platform that helps businesses A/B test different versions of their website to see what works best.

FINDING A CO-FOUNDER

Reference Description
CoFoundersLab A website for connecting founders and startups.

FINDING DESIGN

Reference Description
Coroflot Coroflot.com creates better professional experiences for designers of all backgrounds all over the world.
Behance Behance is a creative community where you can share your work and discover inspiration.
99designs A platform that makes it easy to bring your creative vision to life, no matter where you are in the world.
Dribbble A community for showcasing, discovering, and connecting with designers.

BUSINESS PLANNING

Reference Description
Lean Canvas LEANSTACK is a leading provider of Lean Startup and Lean Business Modeling tools, content, and coaching resources that are used by thousands of makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

BUILDING YOUR STARTUP/WEBSITE

Reference Description
99designs Graphic design marketplace for logos, websites, and more
Themeforest Marketplace for website templates and themes
Squarespace All-in-one website building and hosting platform
Graphic River Marketplace for graphic assets, including logos, icons, and more
Webflow Visual web development platform for building responsive websites
SmartOSC Global e-commerce agency specializing in Magento and Shopify
Toptal Platform for hiring top freelance software developers and designers
Cloud Devs Freelance developer marketplace with a focus on remote work

GROWTH HACKING

Reference Description
Growth Hackers A community for growth hackers and marketers.
Zack Onisko Zack Onisko's personal website.
Growthhacker.tv GHTV is an educational resource for founders and entrepreneurs that are trying to grow a startup..
The Talent Institute An organization providing growth hacking training.
Product & Growth with Josh Fechter (Facebook Group) A Facebook group for growth hackers and marketers.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Program Description
Buffer Buffer is an intuitive, streamlined social media management platform trusted by brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals to help drive meaningful engagement and results on social media..
Sked Social Sked Social is a social media scheduling and management tool for businesses and agencies.
Storyheap Storyheap is a platform for managing and analyzing your social media stories across different platforms.
Hootsuite Hootsuite is a social media management and scheduling tool with features for team collaboration.
Later Later is a visual social media planner that allows you to schedule and organize your posts.
Social Pilot Social Pilot is a social media scheduling and analytics tool for individuals and teams.
BuzzSumo BuzzSumo is a content discovery and social media analytics tool that helps you find popular content.

OTHER RESOURCE SITES

Reference Description
Startup Stash The biggest online directory of tools and resources for startups.
Traction Stack Discover tools and strategies to increase user traction.
Content Marketing Stack A curated directory of content marketing resources & tutorials.
Reference Description
Holding Redlich Holding Redlich is a commercial law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries.
General Standards General Standards is a global startup law firm dedicated to helping you launch and build a great business..
LawAdvisor LawAdvisor Ventures is a company that specializes in providing legal technology solutions and support to the legal industry. .

CONNECTING / AUTOMATING SOFTWARE

Reference Description
Zapier Integration platform for connecting various apps and automating workflows
IFTTT IFTTT is an automation service that connects different apps and devices to enable simple conditional connects different apps and devices to enable simple conditional statements for automating tasks based on specific triggers.
Ortto Aupilot is now Ortto. A marketing automation platform that helps businesses automate their marketing tasks, such as email marketing, lead generation, and customer nurturing.

NEWSLETTERS

Reference Description
The Fetch The Fetch newsletter compiles a selection of top-notch remote events, online courses, virtual conferences, webinars, livestreams, workshops, and other relevant content.
Startup Digest Startup Digest facilitates connections with your local startup community by providing access to events and high-quality content.
Springwise Springwise is a worldwide innovation publisher that focuses on positive and sustainable impact, showcasing and promoting innovative ideas across various sectors and regions.
Design Taxi An online publication covering design, creativity, and innovation.

FUNDING

Company Description
Melbourne Angels Melbourne Angels is an Australian angel investor network supporting early-stage startups through funding and mentorship.
Yarra Capital Management Yarra Capital Managgement is an independent and active Australian fund manager, offering access to fundamental equities, fixed income and multi-asset products.
Wholesale Investor Wholesale Investor is an online platform that connects investors with early-stage companies.
Southern Cross Venture Partners Southern Cross Venture Partners focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies. It primarily operates in the United States and Australia.
VicScreen VicScreen is the Victorian Government’s creative and economic screen development agency.
Adventure Capital Adventure Capital Private is a private alternative asset investor with a focus on early-stage (seed to series-A) and growth financing of new economy businesses.
GBS Ventures GBS Ventures invests in startups and established companies, with participation from major Australian superannuation funds.
Scale Investors Scale is an angel investor network that focuses on empowering Australian investors, particularly women, to connect, invest, and thrive.
Square Peg Capital Square Peg Capital invests in emerging technology companies across the internet economy from our bases in Australia, Singapore and Tel Aviv..
Jungle Capital "Jungle Capital is an investment and advisory business with operations in Australia, Singapore, and the United States.
Rampersand Rampersand is an Australian-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies.

CO-WORKING SPACES

Reference Description
Creative Cubes CreativeCubes is a coworking space provider that offers flexible shared and private office spaces designed to foster creativity and productivity.
Stone & Chalk Stone & Chalk is an Australian fintech innovation hub supporting startups and scale-ups in the financial technology sector.
Hub Australia Hub Australia is a coworking space provider with locations across Australia, offering flexible workspaces and business support services.
Inspire9 Inspire9 is a Melbourne-based coworking community and startup hub fostering collaboration and innovation.
Electron Workshop The Electron Workshop offers a supportive community and a range of amenities to foster innovation and collaboration among its members.
Framework Melbourne a global community of creatives who understand the effects of isolation and the power of collaboration, feedback and accountability.
Kindred Studios Kindred Studios is a creative community and studio space in Melbourne, Australia, supporting artists and providing rehearsal, recording, and visual arts facilities.

STARTUP GEAR

Reference Description
StartupThreads Customized apparel and merchandise for startups
The Printful print-on-demand and drop shipping services for scaling brands and enterprise-level businesses.
GNP Branded Gear Leading source of custom branded gear specializing in Bags, Event & ID Supplies, Promotional Products, Gifts & Awards.
Sticker Mule It is a company that specializes in custom printing and producing high-quality stickers, labels, magnets, and other promotional items

PODCASTS

Reference Description
Mixergy A podcast that interviews successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
This Week in Startups A weekly newsletter that covers the latest news and trends in the startup world.
Startup Grind The community for people building, working with and investing in startups.
Tech Webcast A website that hosts live and on-demand webinars on technology topics.

BOOKS

Books List
Program Description
Founders At Work A collection of interviews with successful startup founders.
The Lean Startup A guide to building successful startups using lean principles.
Four Steps to Epiphany A book on the process of discovering and building successful startups.
The Startup Owners Manual A comprehensive guide for startup founders.
Nail it then Scale it A book that provides a framework for startups to achieve success.
Convergence Culture An exploration of the impact of media convergence on society.
The Experience Economy Explores the shift from a service-based economy to an experience-based economy.
The Tipping Point An analysis of how ideas and trends spread like epidemics.
Crush It! A motivational book that encourages readers to pursue their passions.
Making Ideas Happen A guide to turning ideas into reality through effective execution.
Business Model Generation A practical guide to creating innovative business models.
The Innovator's Dilemma Examines why successful companies fail to innovate and how to avoid it.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

PR Firm Program Description
The PR Group Digital PR The PR Group's Digital PR program helps businesses reach their target audiences through online channels.
Bench PR Social Media PR Bench PR's BENCH PR is a specialized communications consultancy that focuses on the B2B (business-to-business) and technology sectors.
Sling & Stone Investor Relations team of expert storytellers that help brands launch, grow, and manage their reputations.
Launchlink Crisis PR Launchlink's Crisis PR program helps businesses manage and respond to crises.

ACCOUNTING

Reference Description
Xero Global small business platform connected to accountants, bookkeepers, banks & an ecosystem of apps & financial services.
Deloitte Connect Collaborative platform for Deloitte clients
Standard Ledger Accounting service for startups + high-growth SMEs in Australia
Quickbooks Small business accounting software
MYOB usiness management platform, with all your key workflows – from finance and supply chain, to employee and project management – MYOB saves you time and money.