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We understand that every Entrepreneur's journey is unique.

We are focused on driving innovation by providing resources to empower, support and connect entrepreneurs to what they need to grow and go global.

Your membership will commence with a structured 8-week Kickstarter program to best understand you and your business, where you will then be supported ongoing by our Entrepreneur-in-Residences, Mentor-in-Residences and the Programs relevant to your membership level.

We facilitate a diverse range of programs, events and engagement opportunities through our community of Entrepreneurs, Alumni's, Mentors, Industry, Government partners, experts locally and globally, to elevate the Australian tech ecosystem.  

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📩 Submit an application to join our next cohort commencing January 2025!

Eligibility criteria applies.

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🚀 Membership Offerings

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Membership Inclusions & Pricing

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Submit an application to join our next cohort in January 2025!

Eligibility criteria applies.

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As part of your Labs Membership, you will be joining an amazing cohort of ambitious entrepreneurs, for a 8-week Kickstarter Program to help tailor your membership experience to your business needs.

This includes:

  • 2x Group Cohort Sessions to connect and troubleshoot
  • 4x 1-on-1 Mentoring sessions with your matched EIR/MIR

Access to upcoming news relating to the Innovation and Technology ecosystem.

Access to promote your business and seek support within the community.

Access to attend all upcoming Founder Journey events and learn from experienced Entrepreneurs.

Access to attend Group Mentoring sessions with expert mentors to deep dive into topics.

Access to attend partner office hours and or events.

Join fellow entrepreneurs and guest expert mentors for bi-monthly Founder Round Table discussions.

Grow your business profile through the established (and growing) network with River City Labs (41k+ reach) and ACS News (100+k reach).

Be promoted to partners and stakeholders of the Labs Community.

Access to ACS Labs qualified Mentors and Experts who can provide guidance and troubleshooting for your business, from start to scaling. 

Access to ACS Labs qualified list of partners and enablers that can support your company’s growth.

Access to credits and discounts from our ACS Labs qualified partners (potential $200k+ value)

Bi-monthly check-ins with the Labs Head of Growths to discuss troubleshooting support, mentoring and navigating the member resources and network.

Free chartered accounting services with our partner, Chartered Accountants ANZ.*

Access to an educational series delivered by experts, mentors and partners to support the start to scaling journey.

Access to ACS Labs library of recorded Building Business educational events covering all topics supporting your start to scaling journey.

Access to a pool of ACS Labs qualified Technologists and Business professionals who want to work with emerging technology companies.

Access to Interns job board; talent actively seeking their next experience with an emerging tech company.

1.5hr deep dive with experienced Mentors in Residence to support you navigating key challenges or to your next milestone and beyond for $180 + GST per session.

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  • 8-week Kickstarter Program
  • Member & Community News
  • Member Events
  • Promote Your Business
  • Mentoring Access
  • Marketplace
  • Head of Growth Check-Ins
  • Accounting Services
  • Building Business Educational Events & Library
  • Talent Landing Pad

Be partnered with an experienced Mentor in Residence, for monthly 1.5hr deep dive sessions to support you navigating key challenges or to your next milestone and beyond. Sessions cannot be rolled over and used in following months.

Extra sessions can be added-on for $180 + GST per session.

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Not an Entrepreneur, but still want to be a part of the Labs?

🌎 Join our Community as a:

Sometimes a great idea needs guidance in the right direction, from the right people.

Join the Talent Landing Pad and connect with the Labs ecosystem of Emerging Technology companies.

Partners and enablers who will directly contribute to the growth of the Innovation Ecosystem we serve.