Access rates at the MCN are subsidised for academics owing to publicly funded operational support it receives through the Federal NCRIS program. While industry users have always been asked to pay more for access than their academic counterparts, such rates can present significant financial challenges to start-up companies who are not yet able to attract funding from commercial investors.

To help lower this barrier and assist start-ups with the continued development of their devices/technologies, the MCN has introduced an application pathway for eligible start-ups to receive a 40% discount to published industry residency rates.

For eligibility criteria and how to apply, see here.