QUT bluebox Competitors

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.

Spacecubed is home to one of Australia’s most active innovation communities — a place where founders, creators, remote teams and industry leaders come together to build what’s next. Across our coworking hubs, growth programs and curated events, we support entrepreneurs at every stage, from idea to global expansion. Operating in Perth and Western Sydney, we’re committed to creating opportunities, accelerating impact and enabling 1 million changemakers by 2030. Full information about Spacecubed can be found at http://www.spacecubed.com

Cicada Innovations is a Sydney-based incubator with a twenty-five-year track record of developing deep tech ventures tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems. Working at the forefront of innovation, our ventures seek to create life-changing technology – applying cutting-edge science such as advanced materials, synthetic biology and AI to challenges like the future of human health, food security and the climate crisis. Once a historic site from the last industrial revolution, our space is now dedicated to developing revolutionary science and technology that will change our world. Our resident companies and their teams have access to specialised labs, a community of mentors and experts, and a cohort of ambitious peers. As they scale, our team provides longterm business and commercialisation support across the full venture lifecycle. Our growing community is for those who want to support and unlock the potential of deep tech. By connecting entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers, our mission is to make Australia a leader in innovation, while developing the advanced science that will create a more sustainable and prosperous future.