Submit a Pitch
We are backing founders building great companies.
We are looking for...
Innovation
Is your idea, product or technology truly innovative? Show us how it solves a problem, fills a gap in the market or disrupts the market altogether.
Impact
Will it make our lives better? From helping the environment, improving our health or creating new jobs – show us the positive impact your innovation delivers to Victoria.
Scalability
Is it commercially viable? For innovation to deliver maximum impact, it must be scalable. Show us you can provide a sustainable return and impact at scale.
Sectors we invest in
We invest across five priority sectors. If your innovation is in advanced manufacturing, agri-food, clean economy, digital technologies or health and life sciences, we’d love to hear from you.
We aim to have a balanced portfolio across these sectors.

We are backing founders building great companies with:
- Purpose-driven founders and great teams
- A deep understanding of the problem
- Breakthrough technologies or novel solutions
- A compelling market opportunity
- Traction - We want to see the progress you’ve made and how you plan to scale
- Impact - We want to understand the impact your company will have on the state and the world!
- Victorian teams or companies looking to setup and grow here
No matter who you are or where you’re from, we want to hear from you.
Other ways we invest

University Innovation Platform
The Breakthrough Victoria University Innovation Platform (BV UIP) is a $100m initiative designed to enhance the commercialisation of research from Victorian universities.

Innovation Victoria Fellowship
The Innovation Victoria Fellowship Program is a $7.5 million, multi-year initiative aimed at fostering research entrepreneurship in Victoria.

Innovation Victoria Funds
In addition to direct investment, and grants, Innovation Victoria has a number of strategic investments in a series of Venture Capital funds