We believe the next wave of healthtech innovation
can be built here in Australia.
Accelerating
10 Australian
health startups.
LX is a leading Australian accelerator that provides comprehensive support to ten healthtech startups, including the investment, networks, and resources required to build globally successful companies.
Since launching in 2021:
LX has accelerated 31 Australian startups with $1.8M in direct capital through our VC partners and mentors network, provided connections to over 200 clinicians and experts, linked 9 startups with access to clinical trials and research projects, and supported raising another $3M post program.
Key dates:
Applications Open: 29 Jan
Applications Close: 11 Mar
Program Start: 15 April
Who are we looking for?
[ HEALTH ]
Startups focused on improving health outcomes, including bio, medical, mental, fitness, sport, and wellness sectors.
[ TECHNOLOGY ]
Startups using technology to solve problems in the healthcare space i.e. platforms, apps, databases, mobile solutions and wearables.
[ AI / ML]
Startups looking to integrate or better utilise data and ML tech to improve existing products and gain a competitive advantage.
What do we offer?
Investment
- Some startups will be offered cash investment
- $50k in-kind program support
Connections and Access
- 40+ of top mentors, clinicians, experts and entrepreneurs
- Access to clinical trials, and research
- Weekly 1:1 with mentors and coaches in residence
- Workspace during the entire program
- Ongoing coaching and customised support
- Exposure to over 200 investors and industry partners
Support
- 14 workshops to guide commercialisation
- Investor readiness package with our lawyer in residence
- Branding package with our brand creative in residence
- Partners perks valued at $40k, inc $25K in AWS credits
Calling on healthtech founders, curious cats, technologists, and anyone else who wants to make an impact in the Australian health space!
MELBOURNE TOUCH DOWN
Stone & Chalk Startup Hub
📍Stone & Chalk Startup Hub – 121 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
⏰ 4:00pm – 6:00pm
BRISBANE TOUCH DOWN
The Precinct (QLD AI Hub)
📍The Precinct (QLD AI Hub) – 1.11/315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
⏰ 4:00pm – 6:00pm
SYDNEY TOUCH DOWN
Cicada Innovations National Innovation Centre
📍Cicada Innovations National Innovation Centre, Suite 145/4 Cornwallis St
⏰ 4:00pm – 6:00pm
The LuminaX Accelerator is delivered at Cohort Innovation Space.
Cohort Innovation Space, an Economic Development Queensland initiative, is a home for founders, innovators, researchers, scientists and students on the Gold Coast. Located in the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, Cohort operates in 3 buildings with over 2500m2 of internal space with world-class facilities and innovation programs.
Visit: www.cohortspace.com.au
ESIC Certified Accelerator
LuminaX is one of only a handful of accelerator programs around the country to gain ESIC eligibility, meaning startups who are accepted into LuminaX Accelerator will gain 50 points out of the 100 points required to qualify as an Early Stage Innovation Company, unlocking significant tax incentives for early stage investors.
2023 Sponsors
Through Economic Development Queensland, the Queensland Government have created Lumina, the 9.5h of development-ready land for sale in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
As landowner, master developer and planning authority, Economic Development Queensland are facilitating the development of Lumina over the next 10 to 15 years.
The Gold Coast is Australia’s largest regional city and offers unequalled lifestyle choices in an economy worth more than $38 billion, supporting over 630,000 people and over 70,000 businesses. The City of Gold Coast has a number of business support, investment and business attraction programs to support continued growth and new investment in the city.
2023 Industry Partners
Mater has been a leader in Queensland’s health sector for more than a century, combining its mission to provide compassionate patient care with its drive for excellence through innovation and research.
Mater has been a leader in Queensland’s health sector for more than a century, combining its mission to provide compassionate patient care with its drive for excellence through innovation and research.
Griffith Health offers a welcoming environment and more than 100 degrees built on new thinking, new skills and new ideas. When you study health at Griffith, you’ll join a caring community and be introduced to a team-based approach to healthcare, gaining hands-on, practical experiences right from the start. The LuminaX project aligns with Griffith University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to achieve a healthier and inclusive future for all.
IntelliHQ is a NFP dedicated to supporting clinical AI innovation and up-skill the healthcare workforce to interact with applied AI tools. IntelliHQ has a strong network across public and private healthcare, medtech, AI and data industry.
IntelliHQ’s purpose is to improve digital health outcomes, create opportunities for new jobs, attract entrepreneurs & investment, and achieve global recognition for innovation & commercialisation.
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