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Tag: Entrepreneurship / Startup / Business

DEADLINE: Startmate Launch Club

Validate your idea, gain early traction and learn to pitch your startup

Launch Club will help you move faster than you ever thought was possible. From Day 1, you’ll be driven by customer obsession, surrounded by mentors and have access to resources every founder dreams of. It gives you the momentum, connections, and guidance you need to turn a problem into a business solution with serious potential – and fast.

Open to anyone wanting to start a startup in ANZ. Mandatory program sessions are virtual, with a number of in-person events based in Melbourne / Sydney.

DEADLINE: WIPO Global Awards 2026

Awarding innovative and creative companies that turn Intellectual Property (IP) into economic and societal value.
These awards celebrate and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that use IP to grow their business and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Winners receive a personalized mentorship and exclusive support to facilitate their access to funding and business opportunities.

DEADLINE: Blackbird Foundry Program

Foundry is Blackbird’s launchpad for ambitious researchers who want to test a science-led startup idea and level up fast.

Program cost: Free.

Time commitment: 8 weeks, minimum 4 hour weekly commitment.

Cohort size: 10 teams per cohort.

Location: Hybrid (online + in-person sessions in Australia).

Funding: $1k non-dilutive per team. We take no equity.

Prize Money: $5k final prize for the winning pitc

Applications close 25 Feb 2026.

Perth | Blackbird Foundry Roadshow

An event for aspiring founders from research/technical backgrounds, early teams, solo builders, students who ship, and founders planning a raise in the next 12 months.

Blackbird are hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp

Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning. You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems.

Learn more and register here: CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp

CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp

Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning. You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems.

Learn more and register here: CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp

CTV Community of Interest Networking Event

You’re Invited to the Communities of Interest (COI) meet up for Creative & Tech Innovation bodies and groups as part of the Meshpoints programs.

Each group is open to pitch for 5 minutes for their 2026 programs and beyond. We’ll form a networking session at the Backlot Cinema from 4-6 pm on 29th January 2026.

The COI comprises representatives from industry bodies and agencies across the Creative and tech sectors, to identify areas of collaboration for projects and partnerships.

This is limited to 50 people to attend, as capacity is limited.

RSVP via Humantix link or info@creativetechvillage.com

Intro to CERI Livestream

CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia.

They offer a range of services to help empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community, including commercialisation programs, workplace residency and mentorship.

Webinar Overview

  • 15 minute CERI Introduction & 15 minutes Q&A

DEADLINE: iPREP 2026 Round 1 – Student EOIs

Gain hands-on experience in an industry setting, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment.

Benefits:

  • An industry placement working in a team on a defined project
  • A scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions)
  • Weekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics
  • Weekly training in Biodesign methodology & professional skills
  • A flexible participation mode (in-person, remote or combination)
  • Connections with industry & potential employment opportunities

Learn more here