Venture UWA
Entrepreneurial Support
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Your Startup Journey Begins Here
Got an idea? An established or growing business? Something ou are researching which might have commercial potential? A problem you want to solve? We're here to help you figure it out. Venture UWA gives you the access to the best mentors, networks, financial support and industry led education to turn ideas into real businesses — without taking any IP or equity. Whether you're just exploring or ready to scale, we'll meet you where you are.
HOW WE SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS ⤵
Entrepreneurs in
Residence
Personal advice and guidance from Charlie Gunningham, he's built and exited his own company. He's mentored hundreds of founders. Don't miss your chance to book a free consultation!
Structured Programs
Business incubation and acceleration programs with equity free seed funding, industry led education and mentorship.
Incubator
Our Startup Incubator helps UWA students and alumni turn ideas into real businesses, with funding, mentorship, and support at every stage.
Venture Grow is for students exploring an early-stage idea, offering $7,500 in equity-free funding and a 12-week program to validate your concept.
Venture Thrive is for postgrads and alumni with traction who are ready to scale, with deeper mentorship and investor connections. Both programs include 1-on-1 mentorship, workshops, access to our industry network, and the chance to pitch at the Venture UWA Pitch Night.
Applications Open: April
Accelerator
Venture-On is our 7-month accelerator for student and alumni founders who've moved beyond the early stages and are ready to scale. This isn't about finding product-market fit, it's about building the systems, strategy, and momentum to grow.
With $20,000 in equity-free funding, 1-on-1 coaching from our Entrepreneur in Residence, VC-designed masterclasses, and international ecosystem exposure, Venture-On is built to help you 10× your revenue, impact, or investment readiness.
Applications Open: March