An evening where curiosity meets innovation. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of innovation at the University of Melbourne’s Ignite: Future Founders Festival. Hosted by the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), Ignite brings together our community of passionate early-stage innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and seasoned ecosystem supporters.
Whether you’re a student eager to learn how your ideas can be transformed into real-world impact, or an industry professional looking to support the next wave of innovation, Ignite is your place to connect, inspire and collaborate.
Agenda:
5.00pm - Doors open
5.20pm - Innovator showcase commences
6.00pm - Networking and activation stations open
7.30pm - Event concludes
Inspire: Hear entrepreneurial stories first-hand from innovators themselves.
Gather: Meet and connect with early-stage innovators and ecosystem supporters.
Network: Build relationships with like-minded individuals passionate about innovation and making change.
Innovate: Engage in various Ignite activations designed to spark creativity and build up your entrepreneurial thinking.
Transform: Explore the various pathways and entrepreneurial opportunities at MEC.
Engage: Get involved and actively participate in all that Ignite has to offer.
Importance of early-stage innovation:
Early-stage innovation is crucial for developing groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to change the world. By supporting these innovations, we create a pipeline of future leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers who are equipped to drive meaningful change.
How we support:
At MEC, we create a dynamic environment where innovators can thrive. From conception to launch and beyond, we provide:
Who we support:
MEC is proud to support various cohorts each and every year across our MAP, TRAM and InnovatEd initiatives. At Ignite, we’re highlighting innovators from the following cohorts:
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