What to expect?
SME Business Accelerator is chance to step back and work ON your business, along side business peers. It will be a full day of intensive work, unlocking the next stage of growth for your business. Facilitated by the CBR Innovation Network’s Growth Team, you’ll work with business peers to evaluate and refine growth opportunities. You’ll challenge your plans and apply new innovation and entrepreneurial methods to your business with the aim of accelerating your growth.
What value will you gain?
There will be no better day for your business growth this year. Most participants are genuinely surprised by how stepping back from the day-to-day and engaging fully with the tools and with each other helped them develop a better aligned, more strategic approach to accelerate their business growth.
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Intensive work on your business
Dedicated time set aside to spend on your business needs and growth trajectory.
Practical methods and tools
Be exposed to key methods and tools that high growth potential startups use to validate and grow their disruptive innovations into investable ventures.
Peer-to-peer support
Work in a team of peer business owners who will serve as your advisory board for the day. Test your new ideas through feedback from different perspectives.
Uncensored stories of local entrepreneurs
Hear from a range of stories from entrepreneurs who have been there, done that.
Expert facilitators
Interact with experts on growth, metrics, scaling your team and much more!
Unique content by CBRIN
Much of the content you will access is the core of the programs at Canberra Innovation Network with a focus on innovation and growth.
Collaborative environment
Immerse yourself in a collaborative environment that is frequented by founders of high growth startups, mentors and venture investors.
Build your networks
Build real connections with fellow business owners, mentors, entrepreneurs and cohort participants.
Upcoming Events related to Business Accelerator
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Innovation Showcase 2025
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First Wednesday Connect February 2026
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Female Founders: Tradeshow
- 10 February 2026
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SME Breakfast February 2026
- 26 February 2026
First Wednesday Connect March 2026
- 4 March 2026
Book Launch: Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems | John H. Howard
- 8 April 2026
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Female Founders: Panel
- 10 March 2026
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Online Group Intro Meeting
- 12 March 2026
Testimonials
What participants say about the SME business accelerator?
Hear from founders and operators of small and medium sized businesses in Canberra about the value they get from our SME business accelerator..
The SME accelerator is a fantastic opportunity to step back from day-to-day operation to develop a better aligned, more strategic approach to accelerate growth, scale or simply improve an area of your business.
Jake Haynes, Founder & Lead Designer Fusion Form