Alternatives to Startmate

Looking for alternatives to Startmate? Compare 15 other accelerator in ANZ, reviewed by verified founders on Founder Signal.

Why consider alternatives to Startmate

Startmate is one of 92 accelerator listed on Founder Signal. While it has 21 founder reviews, there are many reasons a startup might look for alternatives - different pricing, location preferences, stage fit, or simply wanting to compare options before committing.

Below are the top-rated alternatives in the same category, based on verified founder reviews.

Top alternatives to Startmate

These accelerator serve a similar market and have been reviewed by founders on Signal. Sorted by rating.

#1

I2N Accelerator

6.0(1 review)

Newcastle

science, arts, health, foundation studies, built environment

#2

Techstars Sydney

6.0(1 review)

Sydney

They put us on the map.

#3

Cicada Innovations

5.0(1 review)

Sydney

Partnering with Cicada… Great deep tech network!

#4

CICALab

5.0(1 review)

Unreal accelerator.

#5

CSIRO ON Accelerate

5.0(1 review)

Acton

custodian of collections that contribute to national & international knowledge, national facilities such as the australian animal health laboratory & australia telescope national, resources, biosecurity, agriculture & food

#6

EnergyLab Accelerator

5.0(1 review)

Sydney

Great program for energy startups (from 2020 cohort)

#7

Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand

5.0(1 review)

Palo Alto

Very institutional idea staged accelerator

#8

Genesis USYD

5.0(1 review)

Sydney

#9

INCUBATE

5.0(1 review)

Sydney

startups, technology, innovation, entrepreneurs, business advice

#10

Microsoft

5.0(1 review)

Redmond

Great program with intros to VPs who will help to get you intro the right part of the business for your services.

#11

Press Play Ventures

5.0(1 review)

Melbourne

Press Play Ventures - a pre-accelerator empowering women-led businesses is amazing!

#12

RMIT Activator

5.0(1 review)

Melbourne

education, university, research, college, dual-sector university

#13

University of Louisville

5.0(1 review)

Louisville

I have done the experience before and am participating again this time.

#14

Hyper

4.5(2 reviews)

Sydney

We help busy professionals become startup founders.

#15

Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

4.5(2 reviews)

Melbourne

Solid program equity free for UoM grads but feel like we missed the cohort effect in 2020 with COVID.

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