La Trobe Entrepreneurship Drop-In Series
Thinking about a startup? Start your journey here.
The La Trobe Entrepreneurship Drop-In Series is a flexible, low-commitment way for La Trobe students to explore entrepreneurship, build practical skills, and connect with a like-minded community.
Delivered at the Eagleworks Innovation Centre, these one-hour sessions run twice per semester and are open to all La Trobe students, no experience required.
Each session focuses on a new theme, from idea generation and pitching to prototyping and venture basics.
Students can drop in anytime, learn something new, and take practical steps towards turning ideas into action.
No registration required - just drop in.
Program details
Session Dates
- Wednesday 6 May 2026
- Wednesday 20 May 2026
- Wednesday 15 July 2026
- Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm followed by 30 minutes of optional networking
Format: In-person
Venue: Room 103, Level 1 Eagleworks Innovation Centre, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus (Bundoora)
Why join
- Explore entrepreneurship in a low-pressure, accessible format
- Build practical skills across key startup topics
- Connect with peers, alumni, and the broader La Trobe entrepreneurship community
- Discover pathways into programs such as Innovation Sprints and LaunchPad Pre-Accelerator Program.
Program structure
Each session is standalone and designed to be interactive and practical, covering themes such as:
- Sparking curiosity and idea generation
- Turning ideas into compelling stories and pitches
- Prototyping and validating concepts
- Understanding pathways to bring ideas to life.
Students can attend one or multiple sessions depending on their interests.
Additional information
- Optional networking after each session (BYO lunch)
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Open to all La Trobe students. No prior experience required.
FAQs
No, this is a drop-in series. Students can attend at any time during the session.
No, each session is standalone, so you can join any that interest you.
Just yourself! You’re welcome to bring your lunch for the networking portion.
If you are not a La Trobe student but wish to participate in the drop‑in sessions, there are avenues for involvement, including contributing as a guest speaker.
There are also extensive opportunities for industry partners (and La Trobe staff) to engage with the broader La Trobe Entrepreneurship ecosystem. These include supporting roles such as a mentor or coach, taking part in innovation sprints, or collaborating on industry‑focused solution projects. In addition to connecting with La Trobe’s emerging founders and student talent, involvement offers a range of benefits to industry, such as ownership of student‑generated IP and opportunities for staff professional development.
More information
For further details, connect with:
Shannon Ryan
Program Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
La Trobe University
E: shannon.ryan@latrobe.edu.au
M: 0438 401 257