Turning good ideas into great businesses

INCUBATE is the multi-award winning startup and entrepreneurship program supporting the entire University of Sydney community. Founded by the USU in 2012, it is one of first university startup accelerators founded in Australia.

There are a number of INCUBATE programs which you can join at any stage, whether you have an idea that you want to grow, research with the opportunity for impact, or you're just excited to learn more.

All INCUBATE programs are free for the University of Sydney community.

The INCUBATE Programs:

PROTO
Workshops to teach you how to take your ideas into the real world.
• Advance your ideas
• Build your network
• Learn about the startup ecosystem

BRIGHT IDEAS
A specialised program for emerging creatives across all creative arts sectors.
• Project grants for shows, productions, artworks
• Skills-focused workshops
• Individual and group mentoring

ProtoX
Industry mentoring to kickstart your startup or build your research impact.
• Learn from other founders
• Set goals and speed up your progress
• Small group mentoring

The Accelerator Program:
The multi-award winning program helping launch successful startups.
• Industry mentors and connections
• Exclusive industry masterclasses
• Equity-free grants

Find out more: incubate.org.au
 

INCUBATE Awards:
2019 - Finalist for StartCon, Best Educator for Startups of the Year
2019 - Best in Track, Supporting Startup and Scaleup, International Entrepreneurship Educator’s Conference
2019 - Campus Link Most Successful Student Outcomes Program
2018 - Startcon Startup Accelerator Program of the Year
2016 - Startcon Startup Accelerator Program of the Year
2013 - ACUMA Best Student Development Program