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  • Macquarie University Incubator
  • 8 Hadenfeld Avenue
  • Macquarie University NSW 2109
  • E: incubator@mq.edu.au
Mentor Program
Student Programs

A targeted education program to drive investment

We're part of our residents' journey for the long haul and add value across your business' growth trajectory.

Our program focuses on the key knowledge areas founders need to know to build sustainable, high-growth organisations.

Our program focuses on the knowledge areas business founders need to know to build sustainable, high-growth organisations.

The Educate Program is supported by our network of:

  • professional experts
  • mentors
  • investors
  • outstanding alumni
  • international university collaborators
  • exceptional researchers.

Our program streams cater for both early-stage startups and scaling companies. Below is an overview of the topics that we cover.

1. Validate

The validate masterclasses focus on creative thinking and lean business methodology, with a customer centric approach at its core. Its aim is to help participants assess & critically determine the commercialisation potential of their ideas.

2. Market

The market masterclasses aim to provide founders and innovators with enough understanding of branding, marketing, sales and digital platforms to launch their MVP.

3. Structure

The structure masterclasses focus on getting business structure in place and ready for growth from the start. It aims to help participants understand corporate governance, what they need in place when raising capital and managing IP.

4. Articulate

The articulate masterclasses are all about developing the skills to tell your story in a succinct and compelling way to create an authentic connection with your audience.

5. Fund

The fund masterclasses are all about investors and investment. Focusing on what are the different types of investors and investment options for what stage, how to find and approach investors, and how to negotiate to secure the best deal.