Innovation Victoria

Innovation Victoria Backing Victorian innovators to start, scale and succeed.

Victoria is taking the next step in strengthening its startup and innovation ecosystem with the creation of Innovation Victoria—a single, integrated entity bringing together the strengths of Breakthrough Victoria and LaunchVic. With a single front door and more resources available for founders than ever before, we’re making the system simpler and easier to navigate—so you can succeed faster.

18/08/2026

What does Innovation Victoria do to support companies at the earliest stages?

Elle and Filip walk through some of the ways we're supporting founders and researchers across Victoria.

Whether you're a founder with a new idea or a researcher looking to commercialise your work, these programs are designed to help you build momentum in the earliest stages.

Head to our website to learn more: https://www.innovationvictoria.com/programs

16/08/2026

What value can NOVA create for program managers in Victoria?

We spoke with Cohort 1 alumni Sherin Breuer (StartSpace) and Scott Harding (La Trobe University) about how the program helped them expand their networks, build new capabilities and gain fresh perspectives from peers across the innovation ecosystem.

If you're looking to strengthen your leadership and connect with other program managers across Victoria, applications for the next cohort close this Friday 21 August.

To learn more and apply, please visit:
https://www.innovationvictoria.com/pathways/programs/nova

12/08/2026

What does Innovation Victoria do to support companies as they scale?

Lauren and Josh explore the later-stage programs and investment opportunities available through Innovation Victoria.

From accelerator programs and founder development through to investment opportunities and our Submit Your Pitch pathway, these programs are designed to help Victorian startups navigate the challenges of scaling a company.

Head to our website to learn more: https://www.innovationvictoria.com/programs

11/08/2026

Supporting innovation from idea to impact

Innovation Victoria brings together programs, investment and expertise to support founders and researchers at every stage of growth.

By connecting capability-building, commercialisation support and funding, we help innovators turn ideas into businesses, scale into new markets and create lasting impact for Victoria.

Meet the people behind this work in our upcoming video series, showcasing how Innovation Victoria supports the journey from breakthrough ideas to global success.

If you have any questions, please reach out via our website:
https://www.innovationvictoria.com/

Curious whether NOVA is right for you?NOVA is Innovation Victoria’s professional development program for program manager...
10/08/2026

Curious whether NOVA is right for you?

NOVA is Innovation Victoria’s professional development program for program managers, designed to strengthen the quality and consistency of entrepreneurship support across Victoria.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s launch. It was fantastic to bring together alumni, prospective applicants and the Innovation Victoria team to celebrate the program and what it aims to achieve.

If you’re interested in learning more, we’re hosting an information session tomorrow at 11am. Join us to hear about the program, who it’s for, and how to apply.

Register via: https://events.humanitix.com/nova-cohort-2-information-session

04/08/2026

Applications for NOVA Cohort 2 are now open!

NOVA is Innovation Victoria’s professional development program for program managers, designed to lift the quality and consistency of entrepreneurship support across Victoria.

If you're currently managing a startup accelerator, pre-accelerator, university entrepreneurship program or similar founder support initiative in Victoria, we encourage you to apply.

Explore the program dates and submit your application via our website: https://www.innovationvictoria.com/pathways/programs/nova

Navi Medical Technologies is a pioneering Melbourne-based startup dedicated to improving the safety and efficacy of hosp...
30/07/2026

Navi Medical Technologies is a pioneering Melbourne-based startup dedicated to improving the safety and efficacy of hospital care for critically ill newborn babies and children. Founded with the mission to address the significant challenges in paediatric medical care, Navi is at the forefront of developing innovative medical devices that guide clinicians during life-saving procedures.

In February Navi’s world leading technology, the Neonav® ECG Tip Location System received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Now they’ve announced a $A6.8 million capital raise to push the tech into hospitals and save lives.

Innovation Victoria is thrilled to follow on in this round, joining lead investor ANZ healthcare VC KP Rx and Pacific Channel.

Learn more via Navi's announcement:
https://www.navitechnologies.com/news/navi-raises-a68-million-to-commercialise-breakthrough-paediatric-technology-in-the-us

Innovation Victoria portfolio company Kite Magnetics has secured a $2 million Australian Government Industry Growth Prog...
23/07/2026

Innovation Victoria portfolio company Kite Magnetics has secured a $2 million Australian Government Industry Growth Program grant to accelerate commercialisation of its Aeroperm™ electric motor technology and support its next phase of growth.

Kite Magnetics demonstrates the power of bringing Breakthrough Victoria and LaunchVic together under Innovation Victoria. Early investment from Breakthrough Victoria helped bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, while LaunchVic’s Basecamp program strengthened the leadership capability and foundations needed to scale.

Congratulations to the team on this milestone. Read more about Kite’s journey: https://www.innovationvictoria.com/stories/news-and-media/how-kite-magnetics-is-powering-the-next-generation-of-electric-motors

We’re pleased to share that Innovation Victoria’s Chief Operating Officer, Lauren Morrey, will be speaking at SmallBiz M...
21/07/2026

We’re pleased to share that Innovation Victoria’s Chief Operating Officer, Lauren Morrey, will be speaking at SmallBiz Melbourne 2026, one of Australia’s largest events dedicated to small business.

Taking place on 29–30 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and experts for two days of practical insights, networking and conversations about the future of small business.

Lauren will join an outstanding lineup of speakers, panellists and industry leaders, sharing perspectives on innovation, growth and the opportunities ahead for Victorian businesses.

As an organisation committed to supporting innovation across Victoria, we're proud to be part of conversations that help small businesses build capability, embrace new opportunities and position themselves for long-term success.

Best of all, the event is free to attend.

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, founder, or someone who supports the SME community, we encourage you to join us at MCEC this July: https://smallbizmelbourne.com.au/register

Melbourne AgTech firm YieldX (formerly Gaia Project Australia) has a game-changing solution for growing leafy greens, an...
14/07/2026

Melbourne AgTech firm YieldX (formerly Gaia Project Australia) has a game-changing solution for growing leafy greens, and its market potential goes well beyond Earth.

Led by founder Nadun Hennayaka, the startup’s technology uses modular growing channels that move to create space as plants like lettuce grow, allowing growers to generate a better output of crops over a smaller area.

The startup’s technology has already captured the attention of space agency NASA, and in 2025 they closed a $1.75 million seed round led by the Eagle Fund, a joint venture between Breakthrough Victoria and La Trobe University, alongside agrifood tech investor Mandalay Venture Partners and LaunchVic’s Hugh Victor McKay Fund to grow its impact. Before that, Nadun received an initial seed grant from Agriculture Victoria and LaunchVic to help prove out the concept.

Learn more about YieldX in our case study: https://www.innovationvictoria.com/stories/news-and-media/yield-x-supported-by-bv-and-launchvic

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