Swinburne Innovation Studio
Turn your ideas into reality.
Swinburne’s dynamic Innovation Studio is the university's epicentre of creativity and disruption.
With the aim to fast-track the development and marketing of new ventures, the studio offers programs, events, creative spaces to students, startups and industry.
Whether your idea is big or small, we want to hear from you. With strong ties to industry, rigorous research capabilities and an approach that encourages multi-disciplinary teamwork, we can help you get real-world impact.
The Innovation Studio is supported by Design Factory Melbourne, Factory of the Future and Digital Innovation Lab.
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Our 2023 highlights
Pre-Accelerator Program
February–April 2023
Accelerator Program
May–August 2023
Venture Cup
September–November 2023
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Pre-Accelerator Program
Are you an early-stage founder wanting to turn your startup idea into reality? Kickstart your founder journey in our six-week program.
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Accelerator Program
Our focus is to prepare new ventures for growth. Find your market fit and commercialise your idea through this dynamic 12-week program.
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Venture Cup 2023
Win cash prizes and meet investors at this pitch competition open to early-stage ventures.
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Masterclasses
Deep dive into a topic such as fundraising, startup storytelling or marketing, and hear from experts in their field.
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Leadership Hackathon
Swinburne and the Menzies Foundation partner to explore new leadership paradigms to bring Australia forward through a series of events.
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How to start a startup
This workshop will help you discover your inner entrepreneur and equip you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to kickstart your startup, venture or social enterprise.
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Startup Lean Canvas Workshops
Learn how to take your idea to market and adopt the tools and processes needed to efficiently test and develop your business.
Events
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Thought Leadership
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
Swinburne Accelerator Program Demo Night
Join us for an evening of impressive presentations from five teams as they showcase their awe-inspiring pitches that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.
Register now (Swinburne Accelerator Program Demo Night)
Are you interested in joining the Student Innovation Squad?
Gain more valuable experience of working in a team, communication skills, networking with entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Are you a researcher with a brilliant idea?
We can help you develop it into a marketable product or service through our Innovation Fellows Program.
Our latest news
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- Technology
- Business
Accelerator Program paves the path to entrepreneurship excellence
After an intensive 12-week journey in the Accelerator Program 2023, five startups took the stage and presented their awe-inspiring pitches at Swinburne's Demo Night.
Thursday 14 September 2023 -
- Aviation
Zero-emissions aviation the focus for first Founder In Residence
Hydrogen and battery-powered air travel is on the horizon, thanks to Swinburne’s new Founder in Residence Rachael Barritt.
Tuesday 31 January 2023 -
- University
Global innovator to chair Innovation Precinct Advisory Board
Leading social innovator and entrepreneur Geoff Gourley will be the next chair of the Swinburne Innovation Precinct Advisory Board.
Tuesday 07 December 2021 -
- Technology
Meet the startups from the 2021 Swinburne Accelerator Program
The Swinburne Accelerator Program welcomes five new teams to participate in a 12-week intensive to grow their startup with the help of experienced mentors.
Tuesday 22 June 2021 -
- University
Global expansion for Swinburne Venture Cup in 2020
This year’s Ventre Cup pitching competition for start-ups featured nine teams from Melbourne, Sydney, Sarawak and Hanoi.
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Study innovation with us
Swinburne offers cutting-edge courses and study streams tailored to help you think, act and succeed like a true entrepreneur.
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Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship
The Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship is Australia’s first dedicated entrepreneurship school. Our suite of postgraduate programs are co-created with industry to provide vital, up-to-the-minute, real-world knowhow.
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Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The first course of its kind in the world, our Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation course teaches how to successfully launch and scale a business idea, whether as a startup or within a company, and become a leader of innovation.
Study a minor in innovation as part of your bachelor degree
Through this specialisation, you’ll develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skills in ideation, creative problem-solving and personal agency. Units include Lean Startup Springboard, Toolbox for Prototyping and Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Innovation Challenge Project.
Our people
To learn more about our dedicated Innovation Studio team and advisory panel, visit Our People page.
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Start-up and spin-off companies for research translation
Learn more about our successful spin-off companies, formed through research partnerships with businesses and industry.
How you can reach us
Book a space to innovate
Located in the former Fire Station dating back to 1910, the Innovation Studio boasts an impressive event space and areas for collaboration. You can book these spaces for activities that align with our goal of supporting innovation and developing an innovative ecosystem.
Location
Swinburne Innovation Hub (The Fire Station)
66-68 William Street
Hawthorn VIC 3122
(Enter from McLeod Lane)
Ready to innovate?
If you have any questions, need more information or want to know how we can help turn your big idea into a real thing, email us at innovationstudio@swinburne.edu.au.