{"id":2075,"date":"2020-01-20T07:54:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T01:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/?page_id=2075"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:23:34","slug":"entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneurship at Curtin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curtin University has developed a pipeline of support for entrepreneurial individuals who want to transform disruptive ideas into global businesses. Over the past 20 years this pipeline has been the foundation of many new Western Australian products, services and businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Our programs<\/h2>\n \n \n

Our team have refined a suite of programs to support innovators and their startup companies, and we continue to develop initiatives to inspire and guide Western Australia\u2019s next generation of entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

To date, these programs have supported the formation of more than 440 businesses that have collectively raised $200 million in funding and sold products and services to the value of $215 million. With the growth in entrepreneurial activity in WA, we aim to increase these outcomes tenfold over the next decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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RTCM Trailblazer<\/h3><\/div>

Supported by the Department of Education, the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals (RTCM) Trailblazer is a program dedicated to building new research capabilities and driving commercialisation outcomes for the resources technology and critical minerals sector. <\/p><\/div>

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    Curtinnovation Awards<\/h3><\/div>

    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. Discover the 2025 Curtinnovation Award winners.<\/p><\/div>

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      Curtin Ignition<\/h3><\/div>

      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 runs for one week in August with applications for Ignition 2026 opening in May 2026.<\/p><\/div>

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        Curtin Accelerate<\/h3><\/div>

        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. Accelerate runs from February each year with applications open around October for the following year.<\/p><\/div>

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          Curtin Kickstart<\/h3><\/div>

          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. Graduates of our Ignition and Accelerate program, as well as researchers at Curtin, are eligible to apply. <\/p><\/div>

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            Student Startup Weekend<\/h3><\/div>

            Live like an entrepreneur for 54-hours at this rocket-paced, energy-drink fuelled experience. Available to university students across WA, test, plan and build your idea for an exciting new business with support from entrepreneur experts at Curtin University and Bloom. Registrations for our 2026 event are now open. Don’t miss out – book your tickets today!<\/p><\/div>

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              Other entrepreneurship programs<\/h2>\n \n \n

              Curtin University’s committed to entrepreneurship extends beyond our programs. We also offer mentorship, startup business formation support, and access to a broad network of innovation ecosystem experts. Here are some of the ways we enable this. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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              Curtin Venture Mentors<\/h3><\/div>

              Mentorship forms a critical component for the success of entrepreneurial and commercialisation pursuits. Expressions are being sought from industry experts passionate about supporting the next generation of exciting innovators.<\/p><\/div>

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                West Tech Fest<\/h3><\/div>

                Founded by Curtin University, West Tech Fest is Australia’s longest running tech festival, showcasing Western Australian entrepreneurs and startups to attract greater investment to the state. West Tech Fest returns 7 – 11 December 2026.<\/p><\/div>

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                  Support for entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n \n
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                  Here are just some of the services, facilities and people available at Curtin for emerging and established entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n

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                  Curtin Entrepreneurs Community<\/h3><\/div>

                  Curtin Entrepreneurs is a free, year-long membership available to Curtin students, staff, alumni, and graduates of our Entrepreneur programs. The community provides budding and established entrepreneurs and startup founders with the support, resources, and network they need to scale global businesses.<\/p><\/div>

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                    Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub<\/h3><\/div>

                    The Entrepreneurs Hub is the epicentre of entrepreneurship at Curtin University’s Bentley campus, available to students, staff and alumni needing access to free office space. Meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, full kitchen facilities, coffee machine, plus access to members of our Entrepreneurship team make this the perfect place to build your business.<\/p><\/div>

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                      Entrepreneurs in Residence<\/h3><\/div>

                      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.<\/p><\/div>

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                        Curtin Venture Studio<\/h3><\/div>

                        The Curtin Venture Studio provides researchers with access to infrastructure and human resources to fast-track the building of \u2018protoventures\u2019, successful enterprises based on demand driven research. Discover how you can engage with this exciting new opportunity.<\/p><\/div>

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                          \"Commercialisation

                          Commercialisation team<\/h3><\/div>

                          The Commercialisation team at Curtin works with Curtin staff, students, researchers, investors and industry partners to take innovations, assess their commercial potential and find the best ways of bringing them to market.<\/p><\/div>

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