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NOVA

Professional development
for innovation program managers

NOVA is LaunchVic’s new professional development
program for those managing or planning
innovation programs across Victoria.

You’ll get access to practical tools, expert guidance, and a network of peers — along with the chance to benchmark your program against best practice.

About the program

The pilot program runs over seven months with approximately 6 days of contact designed to fit alongside busy schedules.

Valued at $10,000, the initial pilot is fully subsidised by LaunchVic.

Program Overview Topics Covered Application timeline
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Support for Program Managers

Connect & Collaborate: Kick off with a two-day offsite and join a community of peers and experts in similar roles. Build your network with access to LaunchVic’s professional connections.

Learn from Experts: Attend targeted monthly masterclasses and workshops (hybrid format) led by experienced facilitators and mentors.

Get Tailored Support: Receive over 10 hours of one-on-one coaching and practical support across all stages of program design and delivery.

Access Curated Resources: Benefit from peer coaching, expert facilitation, and a curated resource library tailored to innovation program managers.

Build Your Profile: Showcase your work in a final presentation to the cohort and broader ecosystem — and gain recognition as a LaunchVic-endorsed program leader.

Program Guidelines

Key Topics

  • Understanding of founder journey and experience
  • Program vision and design principles
  • Designing for inclusivity and founder support
  • Measuring and communicating program outcomes
  • Building a brand and recruitment
  • Events and facilitation
  • Partnerships and financial sustainability
  • Stakeholder and mentor management
  • Tools and streamlining operations
  • Deep tech and spinout support for startup support teams

Application & Program Timeline

Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and ResourcesFunding and incentives
Australian GovernmentGrants & Programs
Australian GovernmentR&D Tax Incentive
Business VictoriaGrants & Programs
City of MelbourneGrants and Scholarships
CSIROCSIRO Kick-Start
Victorian State GovernmentGrants schemes

More details can be found in the program guidelines.

Information Session

 

11am, Tuesday 19 August

Online

 

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Who can apply?

NOVA is designed for Victorian innovation program managers at universities, medical research institutes (MRIs), and startup support organisations like pre-accelerators and accelerators.

It is the only program of its kind offering a “train the trainer” experience delivered by experts from globally renowned entrepreneurship programs.

Not quite ready for NOVA?

If you are not ready to apply, you can still connect with peers and stay across future cohorts by joining LaunchVic’s professional network for startup support teams.

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