Queensland based companies can use this form to apply for our Global Growth Program.
Eligibility Criteria I confirm that our application meets all of these eligibility criteria. * To apply for a sponsored place in the Global Growth Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to the satisfaction of Tribe Global Ventures:
- Queensland Headquarters: The business must be Queensland-Based, meaning it is headquartered in Queensland and has a clear intention to expand operations in the state at the time of entry.
- Target Stage and Sector: The venture must be a B2B or B2B2C tech-enabled startup (software or hardware-light) looking to raise a Post-Seed to Series A round in the next 3 to 24 months.
- Market Expansion Intent: The venture must be able to demonstrate relevance to US or UK markets and have a clear intent for international expansion.
- Traction: Eligible businesses are typically generating growing revenues of between $200K and $3M ARR, though this may vary significantly based on business model, price-book, ACV and market dynamics.
- A.B.N. Requirement: The business must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Financial Co-contribution: While the program includes a 6 month program of workshops plus a 7 day mission in the US or UK (including twin-share accommodation), participants must have the financial capacity to fund their own international airfares, airport transfers, travel insurance, and other incidentals.
- Travel Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for international travel to the US or UK, including qualifying for necessary visas and holding a valid passport.
- Full Program Commitment: Founders must commit to participating in all three phases: Phase 1 (Pre-Mission), Phase 2 (In-market Mission), and Phase 3 (Post-Mission).
- Age and Fitness: The individual applicant must be over the age of 18 by the date of departure and be sufficiently fit and healthy to complete an intensive 7-day international mission during the program.
- Data and Reporting: Participants must agree to provide company data, metrics, and updates for at least 12 months following the program to satisfy VCDF reporting requirements (including total employment, Queensland skilled employment, and capital raised).
About your business Website
Elevator pitch A super short overview of your business: what problem do you solve, who for, and what is your solution
Your product or service Note that our missions focus on innovative tech-enabled ventures
What technologies do you utilise? AI/ML/LLM AR/VR/XR Bio / Pharmaceutical Cloud infrastructure Deep tech Hardware IoT Quantum computing Robotics SaaS Space tech Web3/Decentralisation/Blockchain Other
Sector Please select… Agriculture & Food Consumer Defence / Intelligence / Law Enforcement Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services / Insurance Government & Public Sector Healthcare, Medical & Life Sciences Logistics / Supply Chain / Warehousing Manufacturing & Industrial Mining & Resources Multi-industry / Horizontal Non-profit / Social Impact Professional Services (Legal / Accounting / Consulting) Real Estate / Property / Construction Retail / E-commerce Technology / SaaS / Dev Telecommunications & Media Transport / Mobility / Automotive Travel & Hospitality Other
Ideal customer profile / target customer
When will you open your next raise? Please select… No plans to raise Currently raising Within 6 months 6-12 months 12-18 months 18-24 months >2 years
Assessment Criteria Which cohort/market of the program are you applying for? * Please select… UK USA Both / Either
Describe the US/UK market opportunity for your business
What is your current timeline for scaling into the US/UK market? Please select… Never Not sure Already global <6 months 6–12 months 1–2 years >2 years
What is your current GTM plan for scaling into the US/UK? Also describe any existing customers, partners or investors in that market
Why do you want to participate in the Global Growth Program? What specific outcomes are you seeking to achieve?
Why should you receive a sponsored place on the program?
List any previous trade missions or accelerators you have participated in, or any previous grant or government funding you have received