Entrepreneurial Education

These programs look to develop the entrepreneur, including some new alternatives to traditional school education...

SBE Australia

Springboard Australia runs programs for female entrepreneurs, and has been known to take on WA founders

Curtin Ignition (Curtin University)

A long running one-week intensive program for entrepreneurs, run by Curtin Uni. Usually held in September

Plus EIGHT Sprint (Spacecubed)

A 6-week pre-accelerator program for entrepreneurs wanting to develop their idea or early-stage business

Startup Weekend

Fast, frenetic and fabulous 48 hours of startup frenzy, held over one weekend. Usually held once or twice a year

IDEA Academy

Alternative Year 10-12 portfolio-based vocational education for young creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs

The Studio School

Alternative school in Fremantle; students are paired with mentors in industry, social enterprise, and community

Young Entrepreneurs Academy of WA

Collaborative academy bringing together key stakeholders to build a stronger culture of innovation in schools across WA

Apple Foundation Program (ECU)

Opening in 2026 at the new ECU City campus, this program will include original app development to challenges