Charles Sturt accelerates regional innovation. We offer the field for regional startup founders and the next generation of intrapreneurial leaders to plant, grow and bloom.
The Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is an exciting new program for both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, designed to assist students and graduates from all disciplines take their start up ideas and entrepreneurial skills to the next level, all with a focus on Regional Australia.
The home of all things regional. Charles Sturt University understands regional Australia. We know that great things start and grow in the regions! With a deep connection and appreciation of regional opportunities and industry, Charles Sturt houses expert skills, resources and facilities in agrifood, health, cyber and natural capital.
The Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is part of the Australian Government pilot Start Up Year.
Startup Year is an Australian Government supported initiative, with STARTUP-HELP loans and income support available to eligible students. Startup Year, a part-time, 6-month program commences in November 2024. It will be delivered through hybrid learning model that connects you with experts, mentors and academic leaders both online and face to face.
The program is open to students in their final year of a bachelor degree or enrolled in postgrad study, as well as people who have graduated within the last 3 years. [Link to Start up page T&Cs etc] You don't even have to be studying at CSU!
As a participant, you will have access to cutting-edge spaces to think, experiment and collaborate in at CSUs AgriPark facilities. Individual participants may also apply for a travel bursary to assist in attending face-to-face sessions.
As part of Startup Year, Charles Sturt University provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue a choice of two streams:
Regional Start up Certificate
A platform for participants interested in building or growing their own venture or startup idea. Participants will learn the fundamental skills integral to starting or scaling up a business to meet local and global market demands and opportunities.
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Certificate in Regional Intrapreneurship
Designed for corporate professionals to refine corporate innovation skills. Participants will develop skills for the fast-paced world of industry innovation and entrepreneurship. For participants working in SME, corporate, government agency, social enterprise or not-for-profit organisations.
Sound like something you want to be a part of?
For more information about the program please email us at innovate@csu.edu.au