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CivVic Labs

CivVic Labs is Innovation Victoria’s program inviting aspiring and early-stage founders to work on innovation challenges identified by government.

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About CivVic Labs

CivVic Labs is a proven program for generating commercial ready startups, with alumni startups raising nearly $20 million in investment capital since the program’s inception.

Program Guidelines

Bootcamp Experience

Entrepreneurs will learn from industry experts and test their startup ideas with policy makers and Victorian citizens, supported by equity-free funding.

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Bring Ideas to Life

At the end of the experience, teams can secure further funding to bring their prototype to life.

Testimonials

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VicHealth Community Access Challenge

"The program really encouraged me to experiment and validate my idea early, before building. This is fantastic support and guidance for every early stage founder."

People in Paddocks

Agriculture Victoria Farm Safety Challenge

"From the facilitators and resources to the invaluable connections with top industry and government leaders, the CivVic Labs program has been world-class."

AgriAssure

Agriculture Victoria Farm Safety Challenge

"Connecting with industry, government, and talented people in agriculture who genuinely want to make a difference has been incredibly valuable."

Applying for CivVic Labs

Applications for CivVic Labs are currently closed. We recommend signing up for Innovation Victoria's newsletter to stay up-to-date for future challenge dates.

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