The GRIFFIN Accelerator is welcoming six startups to participate in the 3-month intensive program, led by experienced mentors. 2021 marks the eighth year of the program, and each year brings in unique and high-growth potential teams.

“The high quality of all of the applications for the program demonstrates the amazing talent and entrepreneurship we have here in Canberra! I can’t wait to see the six GRIFFIN Teams thrive with support from so many experienced and knowledgeable mentors.” – Hannah Hartgers, Growth Programs

Meet the Teams

Seitec: Seismic system development for detection, localisation and tracking of targets of interest, including people, vehicles and air-dropped weaponry

Membrane Transporter Engineers: Engineering aquaporin function to advance water filtration technology for future water security

Spark3D: We revolutionize the electronics manufacturing industry by decentralising it, making it more efficient and allowing the development of a whole new class of undreamt devices

Envir AI: A working system that enables non-AI experts to configure, optimise and operate machine learning; currently paying customers use this for image processing

MIIROKO: MIIROKO is a subscription home hair colour kit of salon quality, where consumers can have direct access to hairdressers to help select and apply colour at home

UnicornShift: UnicornShift is a two-sided marketplace that matches road workers and equipment to nearby worksites

“I’m excited to be learning about venture capital and improving our marketing as part of GRIFFIN-8!” – Amit Parashar, Envir AI

Over the course of three months, the teams will work intensively with their GRIFFIN mentors and the Canberra Innovation Network Growth Team to:

• Refine their business model
• Find and engage customers
• Accelerate their startup

In early December, the teams will pitch to the GRIFFIN mentors for up to $100k investment and demonstrate their progress.

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