GIA Austin Acceleration Programme

About this programme

Cohort 3 focuses on the CleanTech and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, including Aerospace, Robotics, Space Tech, Agritech, Hardware/Hardtech, and Maritime/Marine. The programme begins with a virtual component from 30 August, followed by a 1 or 2 week in-market segment in Austin in October 2026.

Track 1: Accelerator (3 weeks)

This phase focuses on market discovery and initial validation.

• Virtual Phase (2 weeks): 1:1 mentoring sessions and seminars on US market entry 

• In-Market Phase (1 week, Austin): continued mentoring and customised workshops, networking opportunities such as a welcome reception and investor pitch showcase, and participation in high-impact ecosystem events for exposure and connections

Track 2: Advanced Accelerator (4 weeks)

This phase focuses on market readiness and business development.

• Virtual Phase (2 weeks): 1:1 mentoring and sessions on strategy development, customer discovery, and market targeting 

• In-Market Phase (2 weeks, Austin): advanced mentoring and workshops on business development, client acquisition, and storytelling and pitching, seminars with industry leaders on the US market and legal/regulatory landscape, curated business matching and meeting arrangements, and access to networking sessions and major ecosystem events

About Q-Branch Services

Founded in 2022, Q-Branch Services is a Texas-based accelerator focused on fostering innovation within the tech ecosystem. Its offerings include tailored mentorship from industry professionals, strategic business development support, and access to a vast network of investors and corporate partners. Q-Branch also runs specialised programmes on market validation, product development, and go-to-market strategies, providing startups, with a particular focus on international startups, with the necessary tools to navigate the competitive US market.

Key features

• Workshops and dedicated mentorship

  Receive expert guidance from Q-Branch Services and its extensive network on market validation, industry immersion, and strategic business partnerships building.

• Access to key networks via high-impact events in Texas

  Participate in key events like South by Southwest, Austin Tech Week, SaaStock, and AI EXPO to network and pitch to influential ecosystem leaders facilitated by Q-Branch.

• Business development support

  Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors tailored to your goals in the Texas/Austin market, helping you accelerate growth and expand opportunities.

Eligibility

• Singapore-based companies with a minimum of 30% local shareholding

• Companies that have a minimum viable product (MVP) with existing customers and/or partners

• Companies with adequate resources to fully participate in the programme

How to apply

Applications are now open for the GIA Austin Acceleration Programme Cohort 3 (CleanTech and Advanced Manufacturing). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested companies to apply early.

Interested applicants can sign up here, and a representative from Q-Branch Services will follow up. Alternatively, email masey@q-branch.dev for more information.