WHAT IS ACIC?

Australia China Innovation Centre is the unique Start-up hub providing Australia start-ups a collaborative ecosystem to make an impact on global market. ACIC is backing Australia entrepreneurs with co-working spaces, investment resources, mentoring services and all around support to grow and flourish.

Our Vision: To be the one-stop shop for Chinese investment in Australian ingenuity. We will do this by:

Creating a self-sustaining pipeline of Australian start-ups that want to go global and will embrace Chinese investment
Creating an unparalleled portfolio of Chinese investors ready to make investments in Australian technology and businesses
Sponsoring targeted, effective and sustainable Chinese market entry for selected Australian start-ups)

ACIC’s MARK⁺approach

We helps, plan, implement, and manage fundraising initiatives that raise funds today and strengthen organization s for the future.

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MENTORS

We have extensive connections within the Australian and Chinese business communities, and are committed to building a deep mentor portfolio focussed on our industry sector priorities.

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ACCESS

ACIC will provide extensive opportunities for start-ups to physically access the Chinese community of investors and the Chinese market.

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RESOURCES

We will develop an armoury of resources designed to make China market entry more efficient and effective for Australian start-ups.

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KNOWLEDGE

We will organise a series of tailored training programs for start-ups to demystify the market entry process and provide practical, relevant advice and guidance.

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OUR mentors

Warwick Powell

Founder & Director
Sister City Partners

Distributed ledger technologies, blockchain, digital token design and implementation. Blockchain-enabled supply chain integration. Industry and community development innovation and finance.

Dr. Mark Rainbird

Director

BlueMount Capital

Dr. Rainbird has over 30 years’ experience in business and Government. He has investment banking, merger and acquisition, investment management and venture capital experience.

Stephen Baines

Chief advisor

Aurizon

Stephen Baines was advisor to the Chairman and CEO of Aurizon, formerly Queesland Rail. He is an experienced strategic and catalytic leader with a track record of creating long-term value and transforming culture.