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Annual Giving
$2.5M

About

ActivateUTS is a philanthropic initiative of the University of Technology Sydney that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact projects. It provides grants and funding to advance research, startups, and community-driven solutions, with a particular focus on technology-enabled social enterprises and emerging ventures that address contemporary challenges.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should emphasise technology integration, social impact potential, and scalability in proposals. Strong alignment with UTS research strengths and demonstrated community or market need will strengthen applications to this funder.

Giving Philosophy

ActivateUTS prioritises funding innovative projects that leverage technology and entrepreneurial approaches to create social and economic impact. The foundation values collaboration with UTS and supports ventures that demonstrate scalability, sustainability, and alignment with contemporary societal needs.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M
$15.8M$13.5M$10.8M
FY2022
$1.7M
$14.6M$13.8M$11.5M
FY2021
$1.0M
$8.2M$15.8M$13.9M
FY2020
$815K
$7.9M$18.8M$17.0M
FY2019
$2.1M
$16.0M$22.0M$19.6M
FY2018
$2.5M
$12.1M$21.0M$19.4M
FY2017
$2.0M
$14.2M$20.5M$19.1M
7yr total$11.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

technologysocial-enterpriseresearcheducationcommunity
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-National
Recipients
startupssocial enterprisesresearchersnon-profit organisationscommunity groups

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
University of Technology Sydney institutional funding and philanthropic contributions directed through the university's foundation structure.

Board & Leadership

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Karen Whelan
director
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Palak Jindal
director
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Anna Bedford
officeholder
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Mahir Nilesh Munot
board member
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (48 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (50 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (51 days ago)
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