Transform your research into real world impact
Federation University's Pre-Accelerator for Regional Victoria
Are you a budding entrepreneur?
The new Pre-Accelerator is a structured entrepreneurship program designed to help researchers and innovators explore the commercial potential of their ideas in a supportive and low-risk environment.
Hosted at our SMB campus, you'll benefit from sessions on market validation, intellectual property, legal considerations and pitching.
Teams will also receive personalised guidance through mentorship sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, helping them to accelerate their path to market.
At the end of 14 weeks, up to 3 teams will be awarded $20,000 each to help kick-start their commercialisation journey and commit to mentoring future cohorts. Expressions of interest close 7 November 2025.
Federation’s Pre-Accelerator is made possible with funding from LaunchVic.
Hosted at our SMB campus, you'll benefit from sessions on market validation, intellectual property, legal considerations and pitching.
Teams will also receive personalised guidance through mentorship sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, helping them to accelerate their path to market.
At the end of 14 weeks, up to 3 teams will be awarded $20,000 each to help kick-start their commercialisation journey and commit to mentoring future cohorts. Expressions of interest close 7 November 2025.
Federation’s Pre-Accelerator is made possible with funding from LaunchVic.
About the Pre-Accelerator
Areas of focus
The Pre-Accelerator includes a number of key focuses. These areas have been chosen to meet the need of regional communities - now and into the future. Got an idea outside these areas? You can still apply.