Inside Startup Life: LaunchPad Founder & Information Session

This interactive, online session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and future founders who want to learn more about La Trobe's LaunchPad program and how it can help them transform their startup idea into a real-world venture.

Hear directly from people who have participated in the entrepreneurial program. They'll share their experiences, lessons learned, challenges they've overcome, and the practical insights that helped them move from idea to action. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with LaunchPad program leaders, ask questions, and gain a clear understanding of what the program offers and how to get involved.

Whether you're exploring a new idea, considering launching a venture, or simply curious about the La Trobe startup ecosystem, this session is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and discover how LaunchPad can support your entrepreneurial ambitions.

What You'll Gain

• Insight into the LaunchPad program, its structure, and opportunities
• Real-world founder stories, challenges, and successes
• Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators
• Opportunities to network with founders, peers, and program leaders
• Information about applications and next steps for applying to LaunchPad.

Who Should Attend?

• Students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs
• Innovators and researchers looking to develop and validate new ideas
• Anyone curious about startups, venture-building, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Come along, ask questions, make connections, and discover where your entrepreneurial journey could begin.

LaunchPad is a 12‑week pre‑accelerator program helping emerging founders turn tech‑driven ideas into scalable ventures. Funded by LaunchVic, LaunchPad equips emerging and aspiring founders across Victoria with the mindset, toolkit, and connections to turn entrepreneurial intention into action. La Trobe students, alumni and researchers - as well as aspiring founders from the broader Australian community - are eligible to apply. Visit webpage.