Sydney · Pre-Seed–Seed
Find your way into NSW MVP Ventures Program
Investment thesis
MVP Ventures is a NSW Government grant program that funds the pre-market development and commercialisation of innovative products. Grants cover up to 50% (or up to 75% for women-owned, regionally headquartered, or Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses) of eligible project expenditure, ranging from AUD 20,000 to AUD 75,000. It targets early-stage NSW-headquartered companies with modest turnover and small teams, supporting projects that advance products along the Technology Readiness Level scale, address a market need, and deliver economic, environmental or social benefits to NSW.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NSW MVP Ventures Program invest at?
- NSW MVP Ventures Program invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is NSW MVP Ventures Program's typical check size?
- NSW MVP Ventures Program typically writes checks of $20K – $75K.
- What sectors does NSW MVP Ventures Program focus on?
- NSW MVP Ventures Program focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NSW MVP Ventures Program located?
- NSW MVP Ventures Program is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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