Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre welcomes the 2026 MAP and TRAM Accelerator cohorts

The Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC) has announced the startups selected for its 2026 Melbourne Accelerator and TRAM Accelerator cohorts, bringing together 21 ventures tackling problems spanning aged care nutrition, mining safety, financial compliance, disability support, agricultural waste and neurological health.

The 10 week Accelerators are flagship programs run by MEC.

TRAM supports University of Melbourne research teams to build and scale impactful, investable ventures, providing them with funding, mentorship and connections to investors, industry partners and commercialisation experts.

MAP supports early-stage, high-growth startups founded by students, alumni and the broader innovation community by pairing them with mentors, funding and dedicated office space.

The MAP Accelerator 2026 cohort.

The teams will work closely with mentors and alumni from across Australia's startup ecosystem, gaining the expertise, connections and support needed to grow their ventures from early-stage ideas into investable, scalable companies.

Visit the Accelerator microsite to learn about the 2026 cohort.

The Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC) is the front door to entrepreneurship at the University of Melbourne. It supports students, researchers, alumni and staff to explore ideas, test solutions and build real-world impact. MEC also connects people with mentors, industry experts and external partners, helping bold ideas grow beyond the university.

For more information visit the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre's website.