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Curtin Ignition

Do you have an idea or innovation that could be become a high growth business? Apply now for Curtin Ignition!

Why choose 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.

Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

The key dates for Ignition 2025 will be announced later this year. Please check back for updates.

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Success stories

Read some of the success stories from graduates of our program, and discover how Ignition could help you. Success stories from previous years include Rhinohide, SEQTA and ASX-listed company CVCheck.

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“Prior to Ignition I didn’t know where to begin to seek investment in the business and only six months later I have received two rounds of funding.”

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Marc Berryman, Rhinohide

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“Prior to the program and, in fact, during it, I was full of self-doubt. I had never expected to find myself running a startup and I just didn’t know if what I was experiencing was ‘normal.’”

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Sharon Grosser, SEQTA Software

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“The program was really, really good; it ticked all the right boxes for us and accelerated our learning. Raising the capital for rapid high growth was all-important for CV Check and it helped point us in the right direction.”

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Steve Carolan, CV Check

Rhinohide

CV Check

SEQTA Software