ACCELERATOR - Climate

Western Australia Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program

Applications open
Capital • 4 months operational support • Perth & Remote

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program overview

Accelerating nature & biodiversity startups to support diversification and decarbonisation

Operating from Perth, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups with capital combined with a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. Key areas of focus include reforestation and protection, land management, regenerative agriculture, water and coastal regions, sustainable infrastructure, and the circular economy.

Launched in partnership with the Western Australian Government, the program offers founders access to natural testing grounds, guidance from regional government, and four months of expert-led programming across product development, strategy and operations, commercialisation, data science, partnerships, and fundraising.

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program overview

Accelerating nature & biodiversity startups to support diversification and decarbonisation

Apply now

GO FURTHER, FASTER

Combining capital with operational support, government partnerships and access to natural testing grounds

Capital

Receive cash investment to build out your proposition, product, team, and momentum. We’re looking for pre/seed stage companies with scalable technology, early traction and an impact-led mission.

Operational Support

Plugging into Founders Factory’s global platform of in-house operators, we deliver a four-month cohort-based support program designed to realise your startup's objectives.

Government & Environment Access

Validate your technology in real-world environments and natural testing grounds, with guidance and support from the Western Australian Government.

Community & Network

Join our global community of founders sharing learnings and offering peer support. You'll be invited to bi-annual founders days, investor showcases and a program of invite-only events.

Playbooks & Resources

Leverage our venture building knowledge, systems and processes to de-risk your startup and increase the probabilities of success.

Deals & Perks

Gain access to our hand-picked deals, discounts and benefits with leading software and service providers, worth AU$500,000.

FEATURED CLIMATE PORTFOLIO

We invest in mission-driven teams building environmental solutions in WA and globally

Quiron
/ Pre-Seed
Quiron was born from the experience of its partners in solving complex forest problems using satellite and nano-satellite data
Environment
ACUA Ocean
/ Pre-Seed
Hydrogen-powered unmanned ocean surface vessels for collecting ocean data.
Ocean Technology
Metalchemy
/ Pre-Seed
Nanotech startup which strives to develop green solutions for a brighter future
Nanotechnology
ESG 360
/ Pre-Seed
The ESG platform designed for global value chains
Sustainability