Curious about entrepreneurship? Whether you have a business idea or are just exploring, the Firestarter Masterclass Series will help you build valuable real-world skills you can apply in any job or business.
Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking, creative problem solving, and confident communication – no experience necessary.
Students who enrol and attend all four sessions in the Firestarter Masterclass will receive a certificate of participation upon conclusion of the program in September.
Curtin staff members are also welcome to enrol in the program.
Masterclass schedule
Each 90-minute masterclass focuses on a different core concept to support your personal and professional growth.
All sessions are held online from 8:00am to 9:30am UTC / 4:00pm to 5:30pm AWST.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Spark: From idea to business concept
Online
Discover opportunities hiding in plain sight. This session focuses on intrapreneurship — finding and validating ideas within your existing industry or field of study, and shaping them into something truly market-ready.
Monday 3 August 2026
Flicker: Mastering your business model
Online
Already started your Lean Canvas? Let’s go deeper. This session builds on the fundamentals with advanced steps on what to do next with each segment and a toolkit of research resources to stress-test and strengthen your business model beyond the basics.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Flame: Find your first customers
Online
Finding your next customer is an art and now AI can help. This session covers customer interviewing techniques and shows you how to leverage AI and technology to run faster, smarter market research.
Monday 7 September 2026
Blaze: The art of pitching
Online
What’s in it for you?
Become a stand-out problem solver:
Learn how to approach problems differently and bring valuable solutions to the table in any role or industry.
Build resilience & confidence:
Strengthen your ability to make decisions under pressure, handle feedback, and grow from failure.
Master persuasive communication:
Learn how to pitch your ideas clearly and effectively, whether you’re in a meeting, job interview, or pitching competition.
Connect with a global community:
Join a dynamic international network of fellow students whilst connecting with leading entrepreneur experts from Australia.
Key dates
Registrations open: Monday 11 May 2026
Registrations close: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Program starts: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Program concludes: Monday 7 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch
Got questions about Firestarter?
Reach out to a member of our friendly Entrepreneurship team who are available to answer any general questions about the enrolment process.
