University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened the world’s first biotech accelerator dedicated to innovation in algae-based products and services, with applications now being sought from NSW-based startups and small businesses. The Green Light accelerator program is a result of a successful UTS partnership with the NSW Department of Industry through the Boosting Business Innovation Program that helped establish the Deep Green Biotech Hub in 2016.
The five-month Green Light program gives successful applicants access to seed funding up to $20,000, as well as R&D support, research expertise and mentoring, masterclasses and networking opportunities through targeted events.
“At the end of five months we hope to have a number of teams with a scalable business solution that can be taken to the next level in terms of being able to raise venture capital,” Deep Green Biotech Hub founder Peter Ralph says.
Why algae?
Algae contain compounds that are valuable and useful, and Hub Manager Alex Thomson says Green Light is a unique opportunity to develop “new and improved companies that will operate in the burgeoning algae bioeconomy”.
“Priority will be given to projects based on a sustainable approach to doing business,” Dr Thomson says.
Algae has already demonstrated incredible potential to positively impact a broad range of industries. Professor Ralph says the growing interest and exposure of algae in mainstream media has already created a strong interest from a range of industries, including food and beverage, agriculture and cosmetics.
“Through Green Light we’re excited to facilitate the potential for SMEs and startups and support NSW’s bourgeoning bioeconomy,” he says.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro says the Green Light accelerator program is a fantastic example of the NSW Government helping entrepreneurs tap into top-notch research provided by the university sector.
“The NSW Government’s $18 million Boosting Business Innovation Program brings great business and academic minds together to create new products and ideas.
Green Light is supported by the Deep Green Biotech Hub and will leverage the exceptional algae biotechnology experience of the UTS Climate Change Cluster (C3) – one one of the world’s leading interdisciplinary research institutes specialising in algae biotechnology.
Find out more about Green Light. Story courtesy of UTS.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened the world’s first biotech accelerator dedicated to innovation in algae-based products and services, with applications now being sought from NSW-based startups and small businesses. The Green Light accelerator program is a result of a successful UTS partnership with the NSW Department of Industry through the Boosting Business Innovation Program that helped establish the Deep Green Biotech Hub in 2016.
The five-month Green Light program gives successful applicants access to seed funding up to $20,000, as well as R&D support, research expertise and mentoring, masterclasses and networking opportunities through targeted events.
“At the end of five months we hope to have a number of teams with a scalable business solution that can be taken to the next level in terms of being able to raise venture capital,” Deep Green Biotech Hub founder Peter Ralph says.
Why algae?
Algae contain compounds that are valuable and useful, and Hub Manager Alex Thomson says Green Light is a unique opportunity to develop “new and improved companies that will operate in the burgeoning algae bioeconomy”.
“Priority will be given to projects based on a sustainable approach to doing business,” Dr Thomson says.
Algae has already demonstrated incredible potential to positively impact a broad range of industries. Professor Ralph says the growing interest and exposure of algae in mainstream media has already created a strong interest from a range of industries, including food and beverage, agriculture and cosmetics.
“Through Green Light we’re excited to facilitate the potential for SMEs and startups and support NSW’s bourgeoning bioeconomy,” he says.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro says the Green Light accelerator program is a fantastic example of the NSW Government helping entrepreneurs tap into top-notch research provided by the university sector.
“The NSW Government’s $18 million Boosting Business Innovation Program brings great business and academic minds together to create new products and ideas.
Green Light is supported by the Deep Green Biotech Hub and will leverage the exceptional algae biotechnology experience of the UTS Climate Change Cluster (C3) – one one of the world’s leading interdisciplinary research institutes specialising in algae biotechnology.
Find out more about Green Light. Story courtesy of UTS.
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