What Australian Technologies Competition does

The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) is a free, annual growth and awards program for Australian technology SMEs and scale-ups with global ambitions, operated by Scalare Partners Limited (ACN 629 598 778) since 2010. The program targets technology companies ranging from pre-reventure teams to those employing 100+ people, with a focus on unique IP and globally scalable technology. Participants progress through a multi-round judging cycle on an online awards platform (austechcomp.awardsplatform.com), with semi-finalists matched to mentors for business plan development, culminating in national-level live pitches and an annual Awards Night that drew approximately 250 guests in 2025.

ATC's core product is the competition program itself, supplemented by the Sydney Growth Masterclass Program (a one-day workshop covering global growth strategy, capital raising, IP protection, pricing, AI, and pitch mastery) and the awards entry platform. The program is supported by a pool of 200+ volunteer mentors and 16+ judges, with sixteen or more named corporate and ecosystem sponsors including Dell Technologies, Oracle, ASX, IP Australia, FB Rice, Pinch, Pemba, Think & Grow, 10x Labs, Zephyr, Tech Ready Women, Tank Stream Labs, Inhouse Ventures, Planet Startup, and The Founders Union. A $100,000 investment prize in cash and Scalare Partners hands-on services is awarded to one standout entrant.

ATC's revenue model is sponsorship-driven, not participant-fee-based; entry is free for all applicants, and the program monetises through corporate and ecosystem sponsors who gain visibility, deal-flow access, and talent pipeline positioning. The 2025 cycle drew 229 applicants, narrowed to 62 semi-finalists and 37 finalists across 13 industry categories, with 13 category winners. The program maintains an alumni network of 600+ semi-finalists since 2010 and operates as a domestic Australian program.

Name

Australian Technologies Competition

Legal name

Scalare Partners Limited

Website

https://austechcomp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australian Technologies Competition is a free, annual growth and awards program for Australian technology SMEs and scale-ups, operated by Scalare Partners since 2010. It provides mentoring, masterclasses, national awards recognition, and a $100,000 investment prize to one standout entrant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Awards and Accelerator Program

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Technology scaleup competition
• Startup awards program
• Tech mentorship program
• Growth accelerator program
• Innovation awards platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: The ATC is funded by a network of corporate and ecosystem sponsors including Scalare Partners (the organizer), IP Australia, Dell Technologies, Oracle, ASX, FB Rice, Pinch, Pemba, Think & Grow, 10x Labs, Zephyr, Tech Ready Women, Tank Stream Labs, Inhouse Ventures, Planet Startup, and The Founders Union. Sponsors gain visibility and access to the tech scaleup community.
2. Investment Prize: A $100,000 investment prize comprising cash and hands-on services from Scalare Partners is awarded to one standout ATC entrant. This is an outgoing prize rather than a revenue stream, but serves as the key value exchange for attracting entrants and sponsor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Australian Technologies Competition is an annual growth and awards program for Australian technology SMEs and scale-ups. It provides free mentoring from 200+ volunteer mentors, growth masterclasses, structured business plan development, multi-round judging by industry experts, live finalist pitch events, and a National Awards Night with a $100,000 investment prize from Scalare Partners. The program is delivered at no entry fee to participants and is funded by corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) is a unified growth and awards program operated by Scalare Partners. The program centers on the ATC Competition itself — a structured competition with rounds of judging, business plan development, and live pitch events. The program also includes the ATC Entry Platform for submissions and assessments, and the Sydney Growth Masterclass Program — a one-day workshop delivering growth strategy education and networking alongside the competition. Together, these components provide Australian tech scale-ups with mentorship, industry recognition, educational content, and investor connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) Program
• ATC Entry Platform
• Sydney Growth Masterclass Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ semi-finalist alumni since 2010, with many achieving significant international success
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scalare PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScalare Partners Limited (ACN 629 598 778) owns and operates the Australian Technologies Competition. It is the organizer of the ATC and provides a $100,000 investment prize (cash and hands-on services) to one standout ATC entrant. The ATC is described as 'A Scalare Partners Growth & Awards Program.'
• IP AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIP Australia is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition, providing support for the competition and access to intellectual property expertise for participants.
• Dell TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDell Technologies sponsors the Australian Technologies Competition. At the 2026 Masterclass Program, Dell is the host presenting on 'From Day Zero to Scale: Partnering with Dell Across the Journey.'
• OracleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOracle is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition, providing support for the program and ecosystem.
• ASX (Australian Stock Exchange)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerASX is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition, supporting the growth of Australian technology companies.
• FB RiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFB Rice, an IP firm, sponsors the ATC. Partner Kate Mahady serves as an ATC Judge, providing expertise in R&D consulting and IP strategy.
• PinchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPinch is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition.
• PembaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPemba is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition.
• Think & GrowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThink & Grow is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition. Their representative is involved in judging panels and workshops.
• 10x LabsminorGTM or Marketing Partner10x Labs is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition. Managing Director Keeva Speyer serves as an ATC Judge.
• ZephyrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZephyr Environmental is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition. Head of Technology Chaim Kolominskas serves as an ATC Judge.
• Tech Ready WomencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTech Ready Women is a partner of the ATC, committed to empowering women through technology, leadership, and business education. They were voted 'Accelerator of the Year' at Startcon 2017 and nominated 'Best Educator for Startups' 2019. Over 2,000 women have attended their events, and 150 women completed the 8-week Female Founder Startup Program. Their Program Lead Renate Crollini serves as an ATC Judge.
• Tank Stream LabscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTank Stream Labs is a partner of the ATC, providing coworking spaces in Sydney CBD and serving as a hub for tech-focused businesses. They won the 'Best Ecosystem Partner Award' at the 2024 ATC. They provide networking opportunities and a curated tech-agnostic community for ATC participants.
• Inhouse VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInhouse Ventures is a partner and online marketplace for tech startups to connect with potential investors. They support ATC by promoting the competition to their network and providing investment access pathways.
• Planet StartupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlanet Startup is a partner of the ATC, acting as a CFO studio helping Australian businesses raise capital and scale globally. Their representative Marc Orchard speaks at ATC Masterclass programs.
• The Founders Union (TFU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Founders Union is a sponsor of the Australian Technologies Competition, supporting the Australian startup ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/austtechcomp
• Facebookfacebook.com/AusTechComp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-technologies-competition
• Instagraminstagram.com/australiantechcomp

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