Liverpool Innovation Precinct Entrepreneurship Program
Helping South West Sydney turn ideas into impact.
Launched in 2024, UNSW’s Liverpool Innovation Program invests in and grows local entrepreneurs, change-makers and business leaders.
By offering local programs, we are fostering community embedded activity to support the unique opportunities and challenges of the South West Sydney community.
150+
Women founders supported in Liverpool (and counting)
86+
Brand new ideas discovered through our Liverpool programs
80%
Of Impact X Participants were local female founders
$75K
in prize money awarded (with thanks to Westpac)
Current Opportunities
Driving innovation and impact in South West Sydney
Designed and delivered by UNSW Founders, the LIP Entrepreneurship Program aims to:
Support South West Sydney-based researchers and entrepreneurs with starting and scaling their ideas.
Encourage more women and other underrepresented founders from CALD backgrounds to explore entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on supporting social enterprises that solve unmet needs in communities across the South Western Sydney area.
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The Health and MedTech Innovation Series equips clinicians, researchers, health leaders and innovators in South West Sydney with the knowledge and connections to transform research into real-world patient care.
Through expert-led workshops and industry partnerships, participants gain practical insights into design, manufacturing, and compliance. By offering specialised programs and tailored support, this series strengthens MedTech innovation, ensuring emerging solutions are designed for maximum impact and success.
Coming Up
From Concept to Market - Mastering Design for Manufacturing (May 2025)
Compliance by Design - Navigating the Regulatory & Manufacturing Process (June 2025)
➡️ Registrations open soon: Express interest here
Past Workshops
From Idea to Investment: Taking Your Research to Market
Innovating for Impact: HealthTech Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking
Health Innovation: Expert Panel
Amplify Your Impact in Health: The Art of Communication
Translate Your Insights Into Clinical Innovations
📌 Read about the Health Innovation Series here
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Hands-on tech skills to bring your startup and business idea to life
Back by popular demand, join our free 7-week workshop series designed to teach digital skills and app development from scratch. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to level up your skills, this program will empower you with hands-on guidance every step of the way. Led by the UNSW Founders team, you’ll learn essential tools, gain confidence and build the digital foundation necessary for business and entrepreneurial success.
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives & tech enthusiasts, whether you're a total beginner or looking to level up.
Dates & Location
Every Wednesday starting on 4 June to 16 July 2025 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. All workshops will be held in-person at Liverpool City Council Library. You can attend one session or all of them.
➡️ Register to Digital Makers Program here
🎥 Check out the 2024 highlights: watch here
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Join us for South West Pitch Night, where the brightest entrepreneurs and innovators from South West Sydney take the stage to pitch their startup idea, gain valuable exposure, and compete for incredible prizes!
Why Pitch?
This is your chance to: Showcase your startup idea to a panel of industry experts, gain valuable feedback to refine your business idea, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential collaborators and win amazing prizes to help kickstart or accelerate your venture!
Pitch Workshops
To help you craft a winning pitch, we’re hosting pre-event workshops to get you ready. These sessions will cover:
Storytelling, Pitch Structure & Presence
Effective Slide Deck Visuals & Mastering Q&A📆 Key Dates
Applications open on 1 June 2025.
Pitch workshops held in July 2025 (dates announced soon).
Pitch Night at South West Showcase held on Thursday 14 August 2025.📌 Read all about the 2024 Pitch Night at South West.
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Driving impact to address the health needs of marginalised and under-represented communities.
The Impact X Pre-Accelerator is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those often overlooked and underserved. This program is designed to support promising healthcare, wellbeing and disability initiatives that specifically focus on marginalised and under-represented communities. If you are a passionate founder looking to drive meaningful impact and be part of a diverse, supportive community, Impact X Pre-Accelerator is the place for you.
📌 Read all about the 2024 Impact X Pre Accelerator
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New Wave program empowers women to build entrepreneurial skills and confidence, and launch women-led businesses.
The UNSW affilated program is open to a limited number of South-west Sydney based entrepreneurs by application. More info here.
➡️ 2025 applications are now closed.
📌 Read all about 2024 New Wave South West Connect and New Wave Showcase
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We regularly host events and workshops designed to help you upskill, network and level up.
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UNSW Founders Coach & Connect is a free one-on-one coaching service offering tailored guidance on business strategy, pitching, and startup fundamentals.
Normally exclusive to UNSW students, staff and alumni, we’re opening this service to aspiring entrepreneurs from the South West community - whether you have a bold new startup idea or an established business. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to access expert coaching and support.
Meet Dr. Zanab Malik
“UNSW Founders through the Liverpool Innovation Precinct Entrepreneurship Program helps young people who have an idea, regardless of how small it may be. Pitching also has many transferable skills like public speaking, improving communication skills and networking so I highly recommend anyone thinking about it, to give it a try!”
Empowering Women in South West to Drive Impact
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HerStory: Empowering Diverse Female Entrepreneurs
A celebration of diverse female entrepreneurs, featuring inspiring insights from an incredible panel of leaders Dai Le MP, Professor Olivia Mirza and Dr. Maryam Parviz.
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March Forward: International Women's Day
Shining a spotlight on female founders! An authentic, thought-provoking conversation on what it truly means to be a female founder in Western Sydney.
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Innovate & Inspire: Forced Migrant Women in Action
We came together to celebrate the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of forced migrant women. A partnership between JEINA and University of Wollongong.
Delivered with our Partners
Australia is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems globally, with record investments and numerous high-value companies emerging. As an early supporter, you’ll have the chance to be part of this dynamic landscape, driving economic growth and job creation.
Our Community and experts come from all walks of life, including supporters from:
Join Us
Help us build a legacy in South West Sydney
Get in touch with Julie Pham, Program Manager for Liverpool here
UNSW Founders is part of Australia’s leading university for entrepreneurship, ranked #1 in the Asia-Pacific region by the QS World University Rankings. We are dedicated to supporting the next generation of innovators, creators, and business leaders. Through our comprehensive programs and resources, we provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, mentorship, and hands-on experience they need to turn their ideas into reality. Join UNSW Founders and become part of a thriving community that fosters creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial success.
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