NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program opens for applications
The NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program (the Accelerator), delivered by the NT Government and Indigenous Business Australia, is now open for Aboriginal Territorians and Northern Territory-based majority-owned Aboriginal businesses.
The Accelerator will assist participants to gain an understanding and the skills to develop or grow an Aboriginal tourism business.
Returning for a third year, the program provides business coaching, networking with industry and tourism operators and access to attend a tourism industry forum. As well as face to face blocks focused on business and product development, participants will attend Aboriginal tourism experience familiarisation.
Tourism and Events CEO, Suzana Bishop said: “The NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal Territorians to develop a tourism business or product as well as connect with industry. Supporting this program builds on the Territory’s Aboriginal tourism offerings, which creates more opportunities to showcase the NT’s rich and vibrant Aboriginal culture.”
Up to 15 participants from across the NT will be accepted into the 9-month program, with participants selected through an application and panel assessment.
The program will focus on developing participants’ business models, financial sustainability, marketing strategies, and presentation skills to deliver a tourism product pitch to tourism industry representatives.
Each participant receives tailored business coaching, reinforcing learnings to support increased tourism and business understanding and knowledge including implementation of a practical business development action plan.
Previous participants have included tourism and hospitality business owners, start-up tourism businesses and people looking to grow their product offerings.
The Accelerator program is supported by the Australian Government’s Strategic Indigenous Tourism Project funding program (SITP) to foster participation in the tourism industry while contributing to local economic growth.
Indigenous Business Australia CEO, David Knights said: "As we launch the third year of the NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program, we’re proud to continue supporting Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneurs to turn their tourism aspirations into thriving enterprises.”
“By providing tailored coaching, industry connections, and practical tools, this program strengthens the Territory’s tourism sector and celebrates the depth and diversity of Aboriginal culture through authentic experiences.”
Applications close on 5 December 2025.
For more information and application documents, visit iba.gov.au