Fusion Growth Labs

Fusion Growth Labs is a venture platform designed to convert Australia’s strategic challenges into scalable, sovereign commercial ventures. We build and run thematic venture labs in partnership with industry, government, and institutional stakeholders. These labs start with validated problems and are powered by entrepreneurs, capital, and first customers, ensuring that every new venture begins with momentum. Our model includes: Structured Labs: High-conviction, problem-led programs anchored by industry demand, supported by Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiRs), and backed by venture capital pathways. Origination Streams: Direct-to-market opportunities where Fusion supports capable entrepreneurs to stand up new ventures or scale existing businesses around industry validated market needs. Supporting programs: Programs that fill strategic gaps in the ecosystem. Fusion Growth Labs runs programs across key sectors like health, defence, energy, sovereign capability and digital systems. We operate as a trusted convener, not a competitor in the ecosystem, working with accelerators, universities, VCs, and government to funnel talent and capital into structured commercialisation efforts. Our founder engagement strategy spans research, industry, capital and diaspora talent, building a high-performing bench of entrepreneurs and venture ready operators. From idea to impact, Fusion delivers repeatable infrastructure that makes innovation investible, commercial, and scalable, supporting Australia's economic and sovereign future. Based in Australia, operating globally via our Fusion Landing Pad network Interested in collaborating, funding a lab, or joining the ecosystem? Let’s connect.