Twenty Australian startups with cutting-edge renewable energy innovations have been selected for the third round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a program aimed at helping businesses grow between the two countries.
Run by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, the RISE Accelerator supports startups and SMEs with scalable climate and environmental technologies by helping them test, validate, and commercialise their solutions in international markets, with a strong focus on India.
This latest round targets renewable energy breakthroughs in three key areas: critical mineral and materials processing, improving design and manufacturing for greater durability and performance, and using software and digital systems to optimise renewable energy deployment.
Participants will benefit from a tailored blend of online learning, in-person workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and market immersion visits designed to boost their readiness for global markets and build strategic local partnerships.
James Robinson, CSIRO’s RISE Accelerator Program Director, said many startups have transformative ideas but lack the networks to expand internationally.
“RISE empowers these companies to gain valuable local insights and form partnerships they might not otherwise access,” he said.
“This significantly increases their potential for success and impact at home and abroad.”
Among the selected companies is Rux Energy, which is developing high-efficiency hydrogen storage using patented nanoporous materials. Tom Webb, Rux Energy’s Chief of Staff, highlighted India as a key market and manufacturing partner.
“We see India as vital for delivering affordable, clean hydrogen storage solutions that can uplift communities and drive economic growth,” he said.
“RISE offers the perfect platform to build trusted, lasting partnerships.”
Another participant, Syncrowin, offers an AI-powered industrial autopilot platform for optimising operations in heavy industries. Co-founder and CEO Aishwarya Kansakar said the accelerator will help the company scale its platform across India and Australia’s renewable sectors.
“Our goal is to build scalable AI that integrates with existing infrastructure to support decarbonisation and digital transformation.”
Over the next four months, companies will engage in cross-border activities, including visits to India, and each will receive a $35,000 grant. Those ready to pilot projects can access an additional $100,000 in funding.
The 20 selected startups are Allegro Energy, Bridge Select, Corellian, Electric Power Conversions Australia, EnergyOS, Goldray Electric, Green Gravity, H2i Group Limited, Kardinia Energy, Neara, Metro Power Company, MLB Industrial, Oxleigh Recycling Technologies, Rux Energy, Sicona Battery Technologies, Steber International, Syncrowin, Voltavate, Zekitek, and ZenQuo.
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