La Trobe LaunchPad Pilot Program

About

The La Trobe LaunchPad Pilot Program, funded by a $400,000 grant from LaunchVic, is designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs in Australia by providing a comprehensive 12-week pre-accelerator program that equips participants with the necessary tools, networks, and mentorship to transform their technology-led startup ideas into successful ventures.

Benefits

• Participants will receive support to turn innovative ideas into scalable ventures
• Access to tools, networks, and confidence to develop a minimum viable product
• Opportunity to engage with experienced mentors from Startmate and La Trobe University experts
• Initial eight-week course followed by a four-week extension for business model testing and venture launch

Eligibility Criteria

• La Trobe undergraduate, graduate and post graduate students, academic and research staff, and alumni
• Location: Australia
• Industry focus: Technology-led startups