Welcome to the
UNSW Founders Mentor Hub
Thank you for being part of our mentor community!
Explore mentoring opportunities, upcoming events, practical resources and ways to connect with fellow mentors as you help support the next generation of founders, researchers and innovators.
Getting Started
Whether you're supporting founders for the first time or joining us after years of mentoring, this page will help you navigate mentoring opportunities across the UNSW Founders community.
Meet the team – Book an introductory call with a UNSW Founders team member so we can get to know you, learn about your experience and help you find the mentoring opportunities that best match your expertise and availability. Please book a time by sending us an email to founders@unsw.edu.au
Complete the Mentor Registration Form.
Review and sign the Mentor Terms & Conditions, then email the signed copy to founders@unsw.edu.au.
Explore the mentoring opportunities available across UNSW Founders.
Log your mentoring session to help us understand and celebrate the impact of our mentor community.
Join a mentor event and meet the community.
Need help?
Not sure where to start or have questions about mentoring?
Send us a note 📧 founders@unsw.edu.au
we’d love to hear from you and help you get onboarded.
Ways to Mentor at UNSW Founders
There are three ways to share your experience and support founders across the UNSW ecosystem.
Office Hours
Flexible one-on-one mentoring sessions where founders can seek advice, test ideas and get support on specific challenges. You set your availability, and founders book time when there is a relevant fit. We can provide meeting rooms, or you could do ir online via a booking link.
UNSW Founders Programs
Support founders taking part in structured programs such as Peter Farrell Cup, New Wave, Pre X, 10x Accelerator and Spinout Fellowship. These opportunities usually have set dates, cohort context and a defined mentoring commitment.
Founders <> Mentor Platform
Our upcoming mentoring platform will make it easier for founders and mentors to connect directly, book sessions and build ongoing mentoring relationships.
Coming soon!
Mentoring Opportunities
Explore current and upcoming programs looking for mentor support.
Peter Farrell Cup
Support student founders taking their first step into entrepreneurship through early idea validation, customer discovery and pitch feedback.
Commitment: 1 hour per week
Dates: 3 June – 23 July
New Wave
Support women entrepreneurs as they validate ideas, build confidence and grow their ventures.
Commitment: 1 hour per week
Dates: To be announced
Pre X
Support early-stage founders as they test assumptions, sharpen their business model and prepare for their next stage of growth.
Commitment: To be confirmed
Dates: 2026 Program has finished
Upcoming Mentor Events
Connect with founders, fellow mentors and the wider UNSW Founders community at upcoming events.
First Thursdays
Join UNSW Founders’ monthly community event featuring candid founder conversations, startup insights and informal networking with founders, mentors and ecosystem leaders.
Date: Monthly- Every 1st Thursday
Female Founder Showcase
Celebrate women-led startups, connect with founders and meet the people helping them grow. Mentors are warmly invited to join the evening and visit the dedicated Mentor Lounge.
Date: 17 July 2026
Pitch Night South West
Meet emerging founders from South West Sydney as they pitch live for funding, feedback and community support. A great opportunity to connect with local innovation.
Date: 30 July 2026
Mentor Impact
So much of what you offer happens quietly — in conversations, questions, introductions and small moments of encouragement that can change the trajectory of a founder.
Mentors play a critical role in helping founders move from idea to action.
Together, the UNSW Founders community has supported:
These numbers reflect the broader impact of founders supported through UNSW Founders programs and community initiatives.“The mentor network was the most impactful part of our PFC journey. Having someone that we could reflect off of in a very raw sense was extremely useful.”
“Mentors are really there to support you. Making themselves available to you whenever you get stuck or have questions.”
Mentor Resources
Getting Started
Mentor Guide
What good mentoring looks like
Mentor Agreement
Asking better questions
Session Logging Form
Mentoring Best Practice
Supporting founders effectively