Ignite Incubator and Community
A community to incubate big ideas for big growth
Designed for emerging startups locally and globally, the Ignite Incubator and Community offers direct access to La Trobe University’s Eagleworks Innovation Centre and the Ignite Innovation Community Platform.
This 12-month program provides a unique virtual immersion into Australia’s dynamic incubator ecosystem, opening doors to global networks, mentorship, and innovation opportunities.
COMMUNITY
Join a vibrant network of innovators and entrepreneurs:
- Exclusive online events, news, and roundtables with venture capitalists and industry professionals
- Community-building activities with like-minded entrepreneurs
- Access to complementary industry mentor sessions and professional services office hours
- Credits, discounts, and offers from La Trobe partners.
COLLABORATION SPACE
When you’re in Australia, Eagleworks becomes your home base:
- Hot desks and dedicated desks for Founders to work casually or full-time
- Bookable meeting rooms for team sessions and client pitches
- Access to Bio Innovation Hub and Digital Innovation Hub facilities. Event spaces and ‘chill-out’ zones for networking and creativity
- Ignite is built to accelerate your growth through meaningful connections.
CONNECTIONS
- A dedicated one‑to‑one consultation with our team to co‑design a pathway that helps you get the most from the Residency
- Access to a 1 hour per month coaching with an Entrepreneur in Residence Peer-to-peer support on the Ignite Innovation Community platform
- Guidance and advice on accessing grants
- Introduction to key partners from La Trobe’s ecosystem, investors, other programs, and external support networks
- Access to complimentary office hours, tools, and content from La Trobe-preferred professional services partner network (legal, finance, accounting, and more). Roundtables and interactions with researchers and clinical trials platforms
- Engagement with venture capital and research communities
- Access to a community of founders, mentors, industry partners, and students.
WHY JOIN THE IGNITE INCUBATOR AND COMMUNITY
Participate from anywhere in the world with a 12-month virtual immersion and co-working facilities at La Trobe when in Australia.
From mentorship to scaling for market access, Ignite equips you with the tools to grow
Connect withEagleworks hubs in biotech, digital innovation, health, and further industry engagement support
Build relationships with venture capitalists, researchers, and industry leaders.
GET INVOLVED
Ready to accelerate your startup journey? Join the Ignore Incubator and Community and become part of a global innovation network.