Tech conglomerate Google has partnered with Sydney University to help support the roll out of its startup acceleration and entrepreneurial programme Incubate across the country’s campuses.
The programme has seen the launch of 16 startups from students and alumni since its inception in mid-2012. Participants receive AU$5k ($4,720), as well as access to facilities, workspace, and mentors. Now, Sydney and Google want to introduce a similar scheme at other Australian Universities, with the latter providing financial support as well as access to Google technology and mentors. The tech giant will also help connect the new Incubate hubs to create a network of entrepreneurs.
James Alexander, Incubate programme manager, said: “With Google’s help, we want to take the accelerator program to other campuses to create Australia’s first national network of global-thinking entrepreneurs at universities.”
Alan Noble, engineering director at Google Australia, added: “We hope many of Australia’s future entrepreneurial leaders get their first startup experience via this program, and help contribute to our growing tech startup community.”
The programme is now seeking partner universities, startups, and entrepreneurs for its roll out.
