{"id":12253,"date":"2024-11-21T12:09:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T04:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/curtin-invest-2-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:20:13","slug":"curtin-venture-mentors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/curtin-venture-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtin Venture Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curtin University is seeking skilled professionals with a passion for supporting the next generation of innovators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through mentorship, entrepreneurs can accelerate their growth, gain valuable knowledge, and build confidence. Mentorship is a critical component for success in the development of scalable companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtin Venture Mentors<\/strong> connects Curtin students, researchers, and startup founders engaged in commercialisation and entrepreneurship activities with industry experts who can support them on their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program also provides mentors with opportunities to learn and grow through their interactions with innovators, gaining fresh perspectives and insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY JOIN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of becoming a Curtin Venture Mentor reach beyond the tangible. As a member of this vital community, you’ll gain access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Community<\/h3><\/div>

Join and connect with a professional network of dedicated individuals passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Training<\/h3><\/div>

Online and in person training on best practices for mentoring startups, entrepreneurs, and research innovators.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Exclusive Invitations<\/h3><\/div>

Invitation to our annual mentor networking event celebrating the circular success of the Venture Mentor community and other events.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Mentor Missions<\/h2>\n \n
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Discover the variety of ways you can get involved.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

Whether you’re passionate about energetic young entrepreneurs, or feel more comfortable in the realm of research and commercialisation, there’s a mentorship opportunity to suit you. Our Mentor Missions are assigned based on the level of expertise, interest area, and commitment mentors are able to provide. Some examples include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n

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\"Founders\"\n<\/div>

Founders<\/h3><\/div>

Providing one-on-one support to founders who have completed our entrepreneur programs such as Curtin Ignition and Curtin Accelerate.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Students\"\n<\/div>

Students<\/h3><\/div>

Guiding students through programs such as our new Bachelor of Innovation or as part of our Student Startup Weekends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Researchers\"\n<\/div>

Researchers<\/h3><\/div>

Advising Curtin academics and PhD students on commercialisation projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Protoventure<\/div>

Protoventure Founders<\/h3><\/div>

Providing business expertise to our Venture Studio protoventures and advanced startup companies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n

HOW IT WORKS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Individuals interested in applying to become a Curtin Venture Mentor must submit an expression of interest with a short summary of their domain areas of expertise and career history, as well as information on the type of mentee they are looking to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentors will be accepted into the program based on their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Experience with startups or research commercialisation projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Depth of industry or domain expertise and industry connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Level of involvement with the broader West Australian startup ecosystem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Mentors and mentees are then matched based on the level of commitment and expertise of the mentor and the needs of the mentee through our mentor management system, Mentorloop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mentorloop is a cloud-based mentoring software platform which enables organisations to match people into effective mentorships at any scale. Features of the system include custom program promotion, instant mentor-mentee sign-up, quick matching and self-matching, a communication portal, resource and content tracks, and program health analytics and reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Join Curtin Venture Mentors Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Lend your expertise to our aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n