Fast entrepreneurs are valued in Adelaide, a leading city in Australia where businesses are willing to form commercial partnerships with startups.
Find Support
Adelaide has the biggest variety of co-working areas per capita within the Asia Pacific and offers a future-focused infrastructure that makes it a perfect city for startups.
Highlights include:
- 10 Gigabit per second internet
- Lot Fourteen – Australia’s first creation and innovation neighborhood
- Supportive networks of accelerators, co-working spaces, and hubs
Adelaide is also Australia’s only CISCO lighthouse city and won the inaugural Innovative Regions Award as part of the Australian Technologies Competition. The Office of the Chief Entrepreneur provides referrals and connections to services and support to assist startups in growing and scaling.
Find Success in Australia
Adelaide’s co-working spaces, support programs, tech and maker communities, and research institutions provide the foundations for startups to thrive. Companies like:
- Maptek – innovative mining solutions in 70+ countries
- Ellex Medical – develops ophthalmology solutions for global healthcare
Better for Business
Adelaide offers affordable office space, industrial land, and workforce. Up to 43.5% of R&D costs are reimbursed to eligible companies with an average annual turnover under A$20 million (≈US$15 million).
An Enviable Lifestyle
Adelaide ranks among the world’s top 10 most livable cities. Its beaches are 20 minutes west, the Adelaide Hills 20 minutes east, and it provides access to Kangaroo Island, Barossa wineries, and the Australian outback.
Supporting Innovation in South Australia (SISA) Visa
Key details:
- Valid until Nov 2021
- Extended to immediate family members
- No investment capital required
- No additional work permit needed
For seed-stage entrepreneurs, an innovative plan backed by a project proposal is required. Priority is given to proposals in:
- Defense and Space
- Digital, Cybersecurity, Big Data, Blockchain
- Food, Wine, and AgTech
- Health and Medical Technology
- Robotics
- Media and Film
Applicants must be under 45 years of age and actively involved in the South Australian innovation sector for the duration of the temporary visa.
Fast Application Process
- Receive support for your application from one of the approved service providers:
- The Moonshine Laboratory (moonshinelab.com.au)
- The Innovation & Collaboration Centre (icc.unisa.edu.au)
- The New Venture Institute (nviflinders.com.au)
- The Thinc Lab (adelaide.edu.au/thinclab)
- Apply for endorsement from the South Australian Government
- If endorsed, apply for the visa from the Department of Home Affairs
For eligibility and application details, visit XIPHIAS Immigration.
To Know More About the Application Process and Your Eligibility
Please get in touch with our expert consultants at +91-9019-400-500 or email us at [email protected].
FAQs
1. Who is eligible for the SISA Visa? Entrepreneurs under 45 with an innovative business plan in priority sectors and actively involved in South Australia’s innovation ecosystem.
2. Do family members get included in the SISA Visa? Yes, the visa can be extended to immediate family members.
3. Is investment capital required for the SISA Visa? No, seed-stage entrepreneurs do not need to provide investment capital.
