ARE YOU READY?

Turn your passion into profit

Power up your side hustle

Find your purpose

The IDEA Diploma is the ultimate blend of a business diploma and a business pre-accelerator for 17 - 24 year-olds.

Starting
MARCH
2025

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CONNECTIONS

In addition to the support of IDEA mentors, you will engage in masterclasses with industry experts, entrepreneurs and VCs within the local startup ecosystem. We support you to build professional networks.

OPPORTUNITIES

You will have opportunities to network and learn in your areas of interest. Select students also have the opportunity to attend an international trip (subject to availability) and may be invited to pitch for pre-seed capital of up to $10,000 for their business idea.

CREDENTIALS

Complete a BSB50120 Diploma in Business*, as part of the program, and receive a nationally recognised credential on successful completion - your ticket to university (credit transfer available), employment or further training.

CAREER ADVICE

We help you understand how you can apply your strengths and interests to make a difference in the world. This may mean exposing you to multiple career pathways and opportunities, or helping you understand the team you will need to build a successful venture.

THIS YOU?

"This is an exciting new step in IDEA's mission to build a community of young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. The diploma pre-accelerator program fills a missing link in the pipeline of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in Australia. It provides the environment, skills, and opportunities young people need to find purpose and success in a changing world."

Nicole Gazey

Co-founder, IDEA