National Energy Transition Accelerator
The National Energy Transition Accelerator is an 8-week program designed to launch early-stage Australian startups and founders with high-growth potential developing solutions to support the resources technology and critical minerals sectors in the global energy transition.
Program Objective
The National Energy Transition Accelerator has been developed by the Trailblazer team to fill a capability gap in two key sectors essential for the energy transition efforts globally. Participants will learn how to commercialise their energy transition innovation into a thriving business in 8-short weeks.
A $10,000 equity-free grant, fuelling your initial development phase.
Connection to local, national, and global energy transition leaders.
Introductions to potential customers and partners including resource corporate venture arms.
Immersion in a vibrant ecosystem of mentors, experts, and investors.
Access to investment through Curtin University’s Venture Studio and Kickstart+ program.
Subsidised travel costs to attend program in person in both Western Australia and Queensland.
Lead Facilitator
Matt Macfarlane (GAICD CA) is the Chair of icetana (ASX:ICE) – an AI-video analytics company and of PetRescue a pet rehoming charity; he is also a non-executive director of AgriFutures a statutory body that helps to fund research and development in Australian rural industries and AEGIC an export grains research organisation.
Matt is an active angel investor in early stage tech startups, and has been contributing to the startup eco-system in Perth for over 18 years. Matt works hands-on with technology-led companies to assist in building teams, accelerating growth, achieving milestones and securing additional financing. He is a judge for the WA Innovator of the Year Awards and the AIM Pinnacle Awards.
Information Seminar
Join Matt Macfarlane for an online information seminar in which he will outline the purpose of the National Energy Transition Accelerator, details of the program’s content, schedule, and key outcomes.
Date: Tuesday 16 April 2024
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am AWST