Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships
Venture debtSydney · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Westpac is an Australian bank committed to financial inclusion and removing barriers for female founders. It has expanded its female entrepreneurs fund to $1 billion and offers simplified business lending for startups and scale-ups. Beyond lending, the bank sponsors startup ecosystem initiatives, funding pitch prizes and scholarships. This includes the Westpac Accelerator Scholarships—three awards of $20,000 each for women and non-binary founders joining UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator programs across Health, Defence, Climate, and All Industries streams. Westpac also partners with Tech Ready Women, Startmate, and Ladymates to support women entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and scholarships aimed at improving access to capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships invest at?
- Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships focus on?
- Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships located?
- Westpac UNSW 10x Accelerator Scholarships is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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