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Entrepreneurship at Curtin

As the world seeks out the 21st-century disruptions that will deliver positive changes for society, universities play an important role in backing individuals who can initiate or contribute to those disruptions.

Curtinnovation Awards

Curtinnovation Awards

The Curtinnovation Awards recognise and celebrate individuals and teams developing new innovations through research, study, or work at Curtin University that could significantly benefit society. Applications for the 2023 awards are now open until Friday 2 June 2023.

Curtin Ignition

Curtin Ignition

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. The program will run from Sunday 3 September – Friday 8 September 2023.

Curtin Accelerate

Curtin Accelerate

Accelerate is a free, 12-week program that will grow your entrepreneurial capabilities and transform your innovative product or service into a thriving scalable business. Applications for Accelerate 2024 will open in September 2023.

Curtin Kickstart

Curtin Kickstart

Kickstart offers early-stage funding support for pilot trialling, prototyping, commercial proof of concept, and bringing in experts to help progress your idea to market.

Entrepreneurs in Residence

Entrepreneurs in Residence

Mentorship, guidance, and support are critical for emerging entrepreneurs and startup founders. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence provide expert advice on key areas of entrepreneur and business development with Office Hours sessions available to book with our Entrepreneur Experts throughout the year.

West Tech Fest

West Tech Fest

Curtin initiated Australia’s longest running tech and innovation, West Tech Fest, to showcase Western Australian entrepreneurs and startups to attract greater investment to the state. This is a must-attend event for anyone interested, working in, or building great startup companies. West Tech Fest runs from 4 – 8 December 2023.