Supporting female entrepreneurs

iAccelerate is dedicated to fostering inclusion and empowering female entrepreneurs.  In 2023, 52% of our companies are led by an active female founder.

In collaboration with our partners at the University of Wollongong, we are offering the LIFT program. This initiative is designed to encourage greater participation of girls and women in STEM and entrepreneurship.

Our unique program is open to all women, with a special emphasis on those from diverse communities, including Indigenous women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and women from refugee backgrounds, who are looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.

This program equips you with the essential skills to guide your idea or startup through various stages of development. You’ll explore customer development, customer validation, prototyping and pitch training to build an entrepreneurial mindset. As a participant, you’ll gain access to the iAccelerate co-working space and community, 6-months membership to the UOW Makerspace with making workshops and mentoring sessions, culminating in the award of a micro-credential in Entrepreneurship.

Our mission is to ensure talented women have equal opportunities to excel in entrepreneurship. Our program is here to support a wide range of businesses and ideas, including:

• Startup businesses looking to turn an idea into a thriving business
• Not-for-profits and organisations looking to make a financially sustainable impact in their community
• Existing businesses looking to revitalise their strategy to launch new products or service

If you’re not sure if this is the right opportunity for you, give us a call to discuss what we have available for you.

Apply for the IGNITE program