What is The Studio’s Founders’ Program?

The Studio Founders’ Program is a 7-week guided program. This program will equip you with essential entrepreneurial skills to launch and scale your business and fill knowledge gaps for existing founders. You’ll also become part of a cohort and startup community, invaluable to new entrepreneurs and startup founders like yourself. This program is delivered 100% online and includes a two-week residency at The Studio in the Sydney Startup Hub (valid for use for 6-months).

Program Structure:

Weekly LIVE master classes, talks and workshops each Friday with industry and subject matter experts, successful startup founders and investors
One-on-one sessions with a business advisor and commercialisation expert
Introductions to successful startup founders, mentors and advisors
Connection to all aspects of the startup ecosystem
Tech credits and other opportunities
A guided online education program. The Studio has partnered with Startup Onramp to deliver this component
Demo Day (Pitch Day), an internal only event, held in week 7
Two-week residency at The Studio (valid for 6-months)

Key dates:

Applications open: Monday the 23rd August 2021
Applications close: Sunday 10th of October 2021, midnight
Interviews with program applicants: 27th September – 15th October 2021.
Offers of place in the program: Prior to program commencement
Program runs: Monday 1st November – Friday 17th December 2021 (attendance required online each Friday)

How much does the program cost?

$799.00 +GST
An additional team member from the same startup, $399 +GST

Please note:

– The full cost of the program is more than $5,000 per participant but through sponsorship, The Studio can offer this program at a subsidised price.

-The cohort size is limited, acceptance into the program is competitive and via application and interview.

-If your application is successful, full payment is required prior to the program start date to confirm your acceptance.

-The Studio 2021 Founders’ Program is supported by Dolby, Copyright Agency, Invest Hong Kong and The Australian Federal Government.

Your commitment to online in-person attendance (AEST)

Mandatory attendance, each Friday over 6 weeks (10 am – 4 pm) plus 2 x half days (day one and Friday, week 7).

Who should apply?

The Studio is industry-agnostic. We invite Australian citizens or residents to apply who are:

– new entrepreneurs in the first 12 months of their business
– early-stage startup founders with or without MVP (minimum viable product)
– pre-series A founders
– individuals with tech-business ideas that could be the basis of a scalable business
– social impact or social enterprise startups

As long as you’re highly passionate and driven to bring your startup to life and are 18+ years, we encourage you to apply.

What are the selection criteria?

– Minimum requirement: Should be able to attend online each Friday during the program, plus the additional half days (day one and Friday of week 7).
– Must have a startup business or planning to launch a startup.

How many people per cohort can join?

One person per team should apply, and indicate they if they have other team members (eg, co-founder) who would also like to take part in the program. If your application is successful, additional team members are $399 +GST each.

How can I apply?
APPLY HERE.
Applicants are assessed throughout the application period. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview.