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.
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.
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 Resources | Funding and incentives |
| Australian Government | Grants & Programs |
| Australian Government | R&D Tax Incentive |
| Business Victoria | Grants & Programs |
| City of Melbourne | Grants and Scholarships |
| CSIRO | CSIRO Kick-Start |
| Victorian State Government | Grants schemes |
More details can be found in the program guidelines.