UNSW Founders
We empower Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs. From curiosity to idea and startup.
Learn the Foundations · Find co-founders · Build prototypes · Pitch ideas · Explore side hustles · Access coaching · Raise capital · Grow · Go global
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12,000+
People supported each year (students staff alumni)
500+
New ideas discovered
each year
$3M+
Worth of investments made in
UNSW startups each year
120+
Startups in our Accelerator programs since 2018
$175M+
Worth of capital raised by
Accelerator Program Alumni
Programs & Services
Our mission is to embed entrepreneurship on campus
Our programs and services support UNSW students, staff and alumni to build entrepreneurship skills, found and grow real companies.
From curiosity to startup, we can help you on campus and online. Click here to learn more.
CURIOSITY STAGE
I’m curious about entrepreneurship
You might have heard about startups, but what is a startup really? What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Can I be one? Should I be one?
If you’re asking these questions you’re likely at the curiosity stage. We’ve launched a bunch of events and programs for people at this stage to “try entrepreneurship on” before they buy in, full time.
IDEA STAGE
I have an idea, what now?
If you want to start learning and applying the skills required to be an entrepreneur, you might be at the idea stage.
Programs at the idea stage let you play around with new ideas, grow them into real prototypes, and learn how to pitch them on a stage for your first cheque. If that interests you, you should check out:
New Wave (our women entrepreneurship program) and the Peter Farrell Cup (our pitch competition).
STARTUP STAGE
I have a startup, let’s scale
If you have a high potential startup but need funding, subject matter expertise or deep networks to take it from idea to impact, you’re ready for our Accelerator. Our tailor made 10x Accelerator programs (Health, Biotech, Defence, Climate, and All Industries) provide you with the seed funding and 10 weeks of accelerated learning from experts and mentors to grow your company fast. It’s time to build.
COACH & CONNECT
Just need guidance?
Sometimes you need someone to bounce ideas with: trustworthy people who have been there, done that and can give you clarity on your next steps. If you need this, you need Coach & Connect, our always on, 1:1 coaching service available to any UNSW affiliated student, staff, researchers or alumni, free of charge, no catch.
From developing an idea, building a business model, marketing campaigns, planning a capital raise or just curious about entrepreneurship, we’re here to help.
Meet our startups
Since 2018, 120+ companies have been through our Accelerator programs
Our startups have raised over $150M in post-program funding and generated over $700 million in enterprise value since graduating.
Click here to learn more.
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Forage
Free virtual work experience programs with top companies.
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HEO
Helping satellite operators visually monitor their spacecraft and objects.
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Cherry
Cherry recommends™ naturally recommends the best plan and promotions, for your customers.
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Workflow86
Document, automate and manage internal processes in one platform.
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Ardorne
Augmented reality virtual clothing try-on experience.
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Yellowbox
Your smart locker system, made simple.
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Synbiote
Novel bioprocess allowing for on-demand production of custom pharma products.
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23Strands
Unlocking the power of your DNA.
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Weel
Spend management, streamlined.
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Panteya
Panteya is a remote patient monitoring software
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Contactile
Giving robots a human sense of touch.
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Kintell
Peer to peer global knowledge network, via video chat.
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Tiliter
Advanced AI scales and checkout solutions for supermarkets.
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givvable
Data-driven technology platform helping businesses source sustainably.
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AssuranceLab
Making compliance simple with automated reviews of audit documentation.
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Splashup
Product discovery engine, powered by AI.
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Cache
Save, spend and invest all in one place.
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Block42
Create 3D design in Block42’s platform collaboratively.
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Pearler
The investment platform for financial independence.
Join our community
On campus (Kensington)
Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, Gate Two Ave, Kensington NSW 2033.
Click here for directions!
Community (online)
Find co-founders, register for events, apply for jobs, access startup resources, coaches, mentors and more on iOS and Desktop. Click here to join!
Keep up to date
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