# Australian Research Council

> Australian Research Council is a VC fund backing Biotechnology. See 6 investments, round sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 6
- Last investment: Jul 2025
- Lead investor: 83%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/arc_gov_au
- Website: http://www.arc.gov.au

Australian Research Council is a VC fund focused on Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. Australian Research Council provides the Australian government with research advice and administers research grants.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Australian Research Council. Shizune tracks 1 team members at Australian Research Council. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/australian-research-council?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biotechnology | 2 | 33% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 33% |
| Apps | 1 | 17% |
| Security | 1 | 17% |
| Software | 1 | 17% |

11 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grant | 4 | 67% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 17% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 3 | 50% |
| Denmark | 1 | 17% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christopher Altman | ARC Future Fellow PhD Scholar in Quantum Technology | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/christopher-altman |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Round size | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Smart MCs PTY LTD | Today's meat industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. There will be more than 2 billion people born by 2050 whom we need to feed and farming is already at full capacity, emitting 21% of global CO2, causing 40% of global deforestation.Lab-grown meat is one of these emerging global industries that candeliver a slaughter-free new protein source, with 90% less greenhouse gas emissions, and water and land use. However, one of the major problems the cultivated meat industry is facing is the high production cost at a large-scale. At Smart MCs, we develop smart microcarriers and complementary technologies that would enable cultivated meat companies to scale up their production, lower their costs and minimise their cell loss. Connect with us to learn more! | $900K | Grant | Jul 04, 2025 |  |
| Alerte Equine Science | Alerte Equine Science is an artificial intelligence platform delivering analytics and predictive tools to protect animal health and safety. | $240.5K | Grant | Feb 08, 2023 |  |
| AIBUILD | Proudly partnered with The University of Melbourne and the Australian Research Council, AIBUILD is a big data and innovative solutions provider founded in 2017 as an emerging Australian startup. AIBUILD positions itself as a professional industry innovative solutions provider. Over the last three years in Australia, we have developed big dataand software solutions for clients in industries ranging from the real estate industry to education and research, including:JH Market - Multi-warehouse solutions + distributed system for large industrial electrical products supplier (JinHang Lighting & Electrical)MyMart – Innovative e-commerce + smart supply chain solution for large Asian groceries (KT Mart)HousePro – Innovative real-time VR+AI matching system in global real-estate industryCrowdfunding platform - ARC IH150100006 (The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Australian Research Council)Otaro - Real-time online panorama/VR teaching platform (The University of Melbourne)A smart wind-driven natural ventilation system for buildings (The University of Melbourne, RMIT)We aim to ensure the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Australia by helping our enterprise clients reduce costs and Improve consistency in their processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technology. We remain firmly committed to providing unparalleled quality design and impeccable service to ensure we meet the ranging needs of all our customers. | $341.3K | Grant | Feb 08, 2023 |  |
| AIBUILD | Proudly partnered with The University of Melbourne and the Australian Research Council, AIBUILD is a big data and innovative solutions provider founded in 2017 as an emerging Australian startup. AIBUILD positions itself as a professional industry innovative solutions provider. Over the last three years in Australia, we have developed big dataand software solutions for clients in industries ranging from the real estate industry to education and research, including:JH Market - Multi-warehouse solutions + distributed system for large industrial electrical products supplier (JinHang Lighting & Electrical)MyMart – Innovative e-commerce + smart supply chain solution for large Asian groceries (KT Mart)HousePro – Innovative real-time VR+AI matching system in global real-estate industryCrowdfunding platform - ARC IH150100006 (The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Australian Research Council)Otaro - Real-time online panorama/VR teaching platform (The University of Melbourne)A smart wind-driven natural ventilation system for buildings (The University of Melbourne, RMIT)We aim to ensure the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Australia by helping our enterprise clients reduce costs and Improve consistency in their processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technology. We remain firmly committed to providing unparalleled quality design and impeccable service to ensure we meet the ranging needs of all our customers. | $172K | Grant | Dec 01, 2021 |  |
| AIBUILD | Proudly partnered with The University of Melbourne and the Australian Research Council, AIBUILD is a big data and innovative solutions provider founded in 2017 as an emerging Australian startup. AIBUILD positions itself as a professional industry innovative solutions provider. Over the last three years in Australia, we have developed big dataand software solutions for clients in industries ranging from the real estate industry to education and research, including:JH Market - Multi-warehouse solutions + distributed system for large industrial electrical products supplier (JinHang Lighting & Electrical)MyMart – Innovative e-commerce + smart supply chain solution for large Asian groceries (KT Mart)HousePro – Innovative real-time VR+AI matching system in global real-estate industryCrowdfunding platform - ARC IH150100006 (The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Australian Research Council)Otaro - Real-time online panorama/VR teaching platform (The University of Melbourne)A smart wind-driven natural ventilation system for buildings (The University of Melbourne, RMIT)We aim to ensure the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Australia by helping our enterprise clients reduce costs and Improve consistency in their processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technology. We remain firmly committed to providing unparalleled quality design and impeccable service to ensure we meet the ranging needs of all our customers. | $149.9K | Pre-Seed | Jul 22, 2020 |  |
| Saniona | Saniona is a research and development company with low burn rate, a world class team and high ambitions. | $511K | Grant | Jul 05, 2016 |  |

6 of 6 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Australian Government](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/australian-government) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Innovation Fund Denmark](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-fund-denmark) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [University of Melbourne](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/the-university-of-melbourne) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Australian Research Council invest in?

Australian Research Council invests primarily in Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Apps startups, most often at Grant and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 6 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Australia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Australian Research Council?

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### Who are the partners at Australian Research Council?

The team at Australian Research Council includes Christopher Altman (ARC Future Fellow PhD Scholar in Quantum Technology). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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