Innovation Accelerators

Integrated data, resources and platforms in priority areas.

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Innovation Accelerators

Integrated data, resources and platforms in priority areas

Research infrastructure, equipment, and expertise are essential for advancing childhood cancer outcomes, yet these critical resources are often fragmented across multiple organisations. Rather than working in silos or as isolated initiatives, there is a significant opportunity to connect capabilities across the sector to avoid duplication and maximise impact when resources are limited.

Our Innovation Accelerators Impact Program prioritises streamlined technology platforms that foster multidisciplinary approaches to accelerate breakthrough discoveries in childhood cancer research. This collaborative effort will enable researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to share resources and knowledge, ultimately driving innovation and improving outcomes for young patients through greater efficiency.

Our ambitious goals

  • Include roundtable consultations and landscape assessments to identify sector needs and emerging opportunities.
  • Incentivise and foster collaborative approaches that attract further funding, support the development of sustainable research platforms, and enable commercialisation opportunities.
  • Establish national collaborative research pipelines to accelerate breakthrough discoveries and drive innovation.

Funding

Applications are currently closed for the Innovation Accelerators Impact Program. Sign up to our mailing list for updates on when funding becomes available.

Meet the people

CoLab's funding process

Apply for funding

We welcome applications from researchers and clinicians whose work aligns with our current priorities. All proposals are reviewed for scientific merit, clinical impact, strategic alignment, and real-world impact on patients, survivors, and families.