Female Founder Frontiers: From Ideas to Impact

Ready to turn your idea or side hustle into a thriving venture? Join us for Female Founder Frontiers: From Idea to Impact - an immersive one‑day workshop created in collaboration with The Startup Network, for La Trobe University female students, alumni, staff, and community members with entrepreneurial ambitions.

Only 70 spots available!

Details

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Digital Innovation Hub. Level 2, Eagleworks Innovation Centre within the Jenny Graves Building, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083. Map Ref: G8
Cost: Free

Throughout the day, you’ll take part in interactive sessions led by accomplished founders, startup experts, industry partners, and La Trobe program alumni. You’ll walk away with practical skills, meaningful connections, valuable resources, and the confidence to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.

• Explore how to overcome impostor syndrome through shared experiences and real founder stories
• Learn how to assess whether your idea is a scalable startup, a lifestyle business or a side project - and why clarity matters
• Get a grounded breakdown of funding pathways, including bootstrapping, grants, angels and VC, with insights into what early‑stage investors look for
• Understand how to build defensibility in an AI‑driven world and communicate your competitive edge with confidence
• Discover how to find the right co‑founders, mentors and support networks - and how to approach them effectively
• Hear candid stories of pivots, setbacks and lessons learned in a fail‑forward session designed to normalise the messy middle.

This is your chance to ignite your potential and join the next generation of female founders. Spaces are limited to 70 participants only. For more information and to secure your spot, visit Eventbrite.

This event is designed to support women, trans and gender diverse founders who are underrepresented in the startup ecosystem. We welcome attendees from individuals across these communities.

Did you know this Female Founder Frontiers: From Ideas to Impact workshop is followed by a Female Founder Pitch Night at 6pm? It’s the perfect way to continue the momentum. Apply to pitch or attend and network - learn more and secure your spot.