The Breakthrough Victoria University Innovation Platform (BV UIP) is a $100m initiative designed to enhance the commercialisation of research from Victorian universities.
Our University Partners
Partnering In Growth
Each university partnership addresses startup commercial viability challenges by providing targeted investment in high-potential research and start-up ventures, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive.
Next Steps
Whether you're exploring an idea, fresh out of research, or already scaling a startup, there's tailored support to help at every stage.
Benefits Of The Platform
Early-stage investment
Access capital when it’s needed most, helping you get off the ground faster.
Industry collaboration
Build relationships with investors, commercial experts and industry leaders.
Commercialisation support
Get expert guidance to turn research into ventures with real-world impact.
Our Impact as of June 2025
7 partnerships
With leading Victorian Universities
$59.5 million committed
In matched funding from Breakthrough Victoria
38 unique opportunities
Presented to investment committees across the platforms
Apply for our BV Fellowship
A $7.5 million, multi-year initiative designed to foster research entrepreneurship as part of the BV University Innovation Platform. Under the program, Breakthrough Victoria will invest up to $150,000 per awarded University startup.
Each startup must focus on commercialising research conducted by the founders or associated university professors.
