MIGRATION INNOVATION NORTHERN TERRITORY PROGRAM
A unique opportunity to invest in innovation and migrate to Australia
MINT OVERVIEW
The Migrant Innovation Northern Territory (MINT) program is an initiative owned and managed by the Paspalis Group.
The MINT program assists overseas nationals who have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the NT’s innovation ecosystem by investing in the Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund No 2 (“PIIF 2”) that invests in to venture capital projects which provide an economic benefit to the Northern Territory innovation ecosystem.
The first MINT program was successfully completed in 2019, resulting in the Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund No 1 (“PIIF 1”) being opened and raising $26m establishing the first venture capital fund in the Northern Territory.
PIIF 1 is a member fund of the Australian Investment Council.
To learn more about the types of venture capital investments made by PIIF 1 in 2019 click here.
MINT OBJECTIVES
The MINT program seeks to:
- Raise start-up capital for the Northern Territory innovation ecosystem providing support for growth companies at the Darwin Innovation Hub
- Leverage visa programs managed by the Northern Territory Government
- Maintain the integrity of the Northern Territory Government Nomination programs.
- Support Nominations of those genuine applicants that will not only benefit the Northern Territory through the introduction of venture capital, but also through a population increase, filling skills shortages and undertaking business activities of benefit to the Northern Territory.
- Ensure that local Northern Territorians are not disadvantaged through the Nomination of skilled migrants.
The 2020/21 MINT program is currently open.
The program is supported by the NTG. Click here
If you are a migrant and wish to learn more about the MINT program please go to www.paspalis.com.au/mint/
The Darwin Innovation Hub is home to the Northern Territory’s leading startup and business growth ecosystem and Darwin’s premier conference and co-working venue.
The Darwin Innovation Hub is a Partnership between Paspalis, Charles Darwin University, NT Government & AusIndustry.