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Ignition Program
Ignition Program
Be part of the AIIC Ignition Pilot Cohort , launching in early 2026, connecting Australian founders with India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
We’re offering 10 exclusive scholarships for Australian early-stage and student entrepreneurs ready to grow globally through collaboration and purpose-driven innovation.
If you’re a technology-led startup eager to scale rapidly and expand into new markets, this is your opportunity to join a world-class network of mentors, investors, and universities.
Applications close 31 October 2025.
Only complete submissions will be reviewed.
Immersion Series.
Immersion Series.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
For Students & Researchers.
For Students & Researchers.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
Cross-Border Impact.
Cross-Border Impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
Immersion Series.
Immersion Series.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
For Students & Researchers.
For Students & Researchers.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
Cross-Border Impact.
Cross-Border Impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
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Innovation Without Borders:
Australia - India
Innovation Without Borders:
Australia - India
Innovation Without Borders:
Australia - India
Immersion Series.
Immersion Series.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
A values-driven bridge for early-stage founders.
Through hands-on immersion, participants blend India’s frugal innovation with Australia’s deep-tech leadership to build scalable, cross-market ventures.
AI-powered learning tools track growth and leadership progress, generating measurable impact for universities and partners — cultivating founders to lead innovation where it counts.
For Students & Researchers.
For Students & Researchers.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
A launchpad for global-ready innovators.
Participants gain real-world experience tackling live challenges, developing ventures, and forming lasting academic and industry linkages between India and Australia.
AI-driven analytics personalise learning, measure impact, and feed into the Bilateral Innovation Success Framework — empowering globally competent, purpose-driven leaders.
Cross-Border Impact.
Cross-Border Impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
The AIIC Ignition Program turns collaboration into action.
By uniting 200 founders across India and Australia, it builds a living bridge for startups, research, and innovation exchange.
The program delivers tangible outcomes in trade, talent, and technology — a scalable model for bilateral innovation that inspires global impact.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
To build a lasting bridge of innovation between Australia and India , empowering a new generation of student entrepreneurs and early stage founders to think globally and act with purpose.
Through immersive cross-cultural programs, we unite technology, creativity, and human-centered leadership to spark ventures that create real impact.
We aim to nurture globally minded founders who combine innovation with empathy, growth with sustainability and collaboration with purpose — shaping a shared future of inclusive prosperity and global leadership.
To build a lasting bridge of innovation between Australia and India, empowering a new generation of student entrepreneurs and early-stage founders to think globally and act with purpose.
Through immersive cross-cultural programs, we unite technology, creativity, and human-centred leadership to spark ventures that create real impact.
We aim to nurture globally minded founders who combine innovation with empathy, growth with sustainability and collaboration with purpose — shaping a shared future of inclusive prosperity and global leadership.
Venture Launch.
Venture Launch.
Global Mentors.
Global Mentors.
Industry Immersion.
Industry Immersion.
Market Opportunities
Market Opportunities
Partner with Purpose
Partner with Purpose
Join a prestigious partnership shaping the next generation of innovators.
The Australia–India Innovation Corridor (AIIC) invites forward-thinking organisations to support its flagship Ignition Program — connecting 200 emerging founders and student entrepreneurs from India and Australia.
By sponsoring AIIC, your organisation becomes part of a powerful cross-border innovation movement — gaining visibility across universities, startup ecosystems, and government networks in both countries.
Support the next wave of purpose-driven founders, while positioning your brand at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation partnerships.
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Program Directors
Program Directors
Sharbani Dhar
Co-Founder, Australia–India Innovation Corridor (AIIC) | Founder & CEO, DotInfinity
Sharbani Dhar is the Founder and CEO of DotInfinity, the AI and Deep-Tech advisory co-powering the Australia–India Innovation Corridor (AIIC).
An ISG Digital Titan (2023) and co-author of the AIIC Concept Note, she provides strategic leadership across design-led product strategy and responsible AI adoption. At AIIC, Sharbani drives AI-powered growth tracking and deep-tech integration, helping founders build scalable, purpose-driven ventures. She also shapes bilateral dialogue as an Advisory Board member and host of Cask & Convos, Australia’s leading tech and innovation podcast.
Sharbani Dhar
Co-Founder, Australia–India Innovation Corridor (AIIC) | Founder & CEO, DotInfinity
Sharbani Dhar is the Founder and CEO of DotInfinity, the AI and Deep-Tech advisory co-powering the Australia–India Innovation Corridor (AIIC).
An ISG Digital Titan (2023) and co-author of the AIIC Concept Note, she provides strategic leadership across design-led product strategy and responsible AI adoption. At AIIC, Sharbani drives AI-powered growth tracking and deep-tech integration, helping founders build scalable, purpose-driven ventures. She also shapes bilateral dialogue as an Advisory Board member and host of Cask & Convos, Australia’s leading tech and innovation podcast.
