We inspire Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Students with brilliant ideas, alumni with years of experience and academics with ground-breaking research.

Doesn’t matter if you are the very beginning or ready to go global. Founders is here to help you make change happen. If you’d like to support the next generation of entrepreneurs, consider supporting them through Founders at the link below.

Entrepreneurship is a core theme of the University’s founding identity and defined forward looking priorities

“Our 2025 Vision is to embed an entrepreneurial ethos in our students, staff and alumni, to build a creative and resourceful generation of forward-thinking, wealth-creating, environmentally conscious and socially engaged individuals” — The 2025 UNSW Strategy

To enable this vision our programs span the full entrepreneurial journey, from curiosity to startup.

We have a proven track record with this approach

Since inception of our Accelerator Programs in 2018, the 60+ graduating startups have:  

  • Raised ~$70 million of investment capital post program

  • Created 175+ jobs, and  

  • Generated over $250 million in enterprise value

We have the team and networks to make it all possible

Our team comprises 17 ex-founders, angel investors, program designers, facilitators, marketers, scientists and product managers with proven experience in developing, designing, and delivering engaging and high-quality entrepreneurial programs. In addition, to our:

  • 500+ industry professional mentors 

  • 150+ angel investors 

  • 100s of speakers each year who volunteer their time to our programs based on desired affiliation to the program, and

  • Our generous network of philanthropic donors who have allowed us to spark entrepreneurial spirit at all stages in the journey.

To continue inspiring curiosity, bright ideas and the next generation consider supporting UNSW Founders.

All the ways you can support us can be found at the link below.