Founders in 2025
Whether you’re just curious about entrepreneurship or at a more advanced stage, our programs can help you learn, focus and grow all year-round.
You can learn more about our programs below or take the Founders quiz and we’ll find the right program(s) for you! When you’re ready to apply, you can find all our application forms in our community!
Programs overview
“Our 2025 Vision is to embed an entrepreneurial ethos in our students, staff and alumni, to build a creative and resourceful generation of forward-thinking, wealth-creating, environmentally conscious and socially engaged individuals” The 2025 UNSW Strategy
To enable this vision, our programs span the full entrepreneurial journey, from curiosity to startup. Doesn’t matter if you are the very beginning or ready to go global. Founders is here to help you make change happen.
Our programs run at various stages throughout the year so be sure to plan ahead! Some of programs and services run all year-round.
For more detailed information about each Program check out their specific page in the drop down menu. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Newsletter.
10 Years of Innovation at the MCIC
Built on the belief that “There’s always a better way.” – Dr. Michael Crouch AO
In 2015, UNSW opened the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC)—Australia’s first university space dedicated entirely to innovation. It was founded with a bold ambition: To become the leading university-based innovation network in Asia-Pacific by 2025.
Fueled by that vision and the philanthropic support, the MCIC has grown into a powerhouse of innovation.
Over the past decade, it has become the home of UNSW Founders, the launchpad for the UNSW 10x Accelerator, and a space where bold ideas come to life. In 2024 UNSW was named the #1 Entrepreneurial University in Asia-Pacific.
In 2025, we celebrate 10 years of impact— and set the next goal of being the #1 entrepreneurial university in the world.