From left to right: Tim Hynes – State Manager VIC & TAS, Oriane Juncker – State Manager QLD & ACT, and Mykie Mastroianni, Senior Account Manager.
Cohort Innovation Space is excited to announce a new partnership with Radium Capital, one of Australia’s leading providers of non-dilutive funding for startups and scaleups. This collaboration will give Cohort members early access to R&D Tax Incentive refunds, improved cash flow management, and capital to accelerate product development and commercialisation.
Since 2017, Radium Capital has delivered over $1 billion in funding to more than 1,000 companies across BioTech, MedTech, AgTech, climate tech, energy, and mining. Their innovative approach to finance allows founders to access their accruing R&D refunds throughout the year with Radium Advances — a game-changing advantage for startups looking to scale quickly.
The partnership builds on a year-long relationship, including InvestFest, which has given founders the opportunity to connect with Radium’s team for funding and advice. Together, Cohort and Radium Capital will now provide structured support for founders navigating funding, cash flow, and innovation pipelines.
“With this partnership, we can give founders the tools to unlock their R&D capital faster and invest in growth when it matters most,” says Georgie Wade, Chief Growth Officer at Radium Capital. “We’re proud to work alongside Cohort to empower startups and scaleups across Australia’s innovation ecosystem.”
Cohort Innovation Space Director of Programs, Dren Xerxa, says the partnership addresses a critical gap in founder support by fast-tracking access to capital.
“R&D is the best thing Australia has for innovation. This partnership with Radium gets liquidity and support to our founders when it matters most. It keeps their heads down, their teams growing, and their products moving.”
Radium Capital has previously announced $400 million of funding available for innovators. Cohort members are uniquely positioned to take advantage of these resources, ensuring that ambitious ideas don’t stall due to timing or capital constraints. This collaboration reflects a shared mission: helping founders grow smarter, faster, and without unnecessary dilution.
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About Radium
Radium Capital powers Australian innovators by partnering to provide access to the funding, resources, and connections they need to move from ideas to impact. Through Radium Advances, businesses can unlock their R&DTI refund early to accelerate commercialisation, reduce capital outlay and attract other funding sources. Radium Capital operates nationally, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, and aims to support businesses of all sizes to grow.
Learn more at www.RadiumCapital.com.au
Cohort Innovation Space Partners: https://cohortspace.com.au/partnerships