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University programme · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP Accelerator)

The University of Melbourne's startup accelerator gives each team A$20,000 in equity-free funding, desk space at Melbourne Connect and weekly coaching from experienced founders.

Closed Run by Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre, University of Melbourne

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Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
A$20,000 A$20,000 equity-free funding per team
Instrument
Grant
Equity taken
None (equity-free)
Programme fee
not published
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
In person
Stages
Pre-seed, seed
Sectors
Sector-agnostic
Open to founders from
not published
Perks
  • Dedicated desk space at the MEC office in Melbourne Connect
  • Weekly 1:1 coaching from experienced founders
  • Access to entrepreneurs in residence, mentors and the MAP alumni network
  • Claude team accounts for the duration of the program

Application dates

ClosedMAP Accelerator 2026

Usual timing: Applications for 2026 are closed; expressions of interest are open for future programs.

Who can apply

  • One of three pathways: University of Melbourne affiliation, a startup with social impact at its core, or a startup addressing the climate crisis
  • Selection by written application, a first-round interview and a final pitch to a panel
  • Stage: pre-seed, seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme says it takes no equity. Still read the agreement for warrants, revenue shares or rights in a later round.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It runs in person in Melbourne. Plan to be there for the length of the programme.
  4. The last window we track closed on 14 June 2026. Applications for 2026 are closed; expressions of interest are open for future programs.

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