Test your idea
Understand the problem, listen to customers and explore whether your idea has a market.
Female Founder Startup Program
Your idea.
A real beginning.
Turn your idea into a business you can test and launch. For women testing an early-stage idea.
- Format
- 8 weeks
- Intake
- Next intake dates coming soon
- Program fee
- $795.30inclusive of GST.
- Grow members
- 15% off · membership $47/monthinclusive of GST.
Build with confidence
Work through your business model, MVP, technology choices and legal foundations.
Find your support
Learn alongside other founders with workshops, mentor office hours and practical resources.
Who it’s for
Is this your next step?
Women with an early-stage idea in technology or innovation. You might be researching a problem, shaping a product or testing an MVP. You do not need a technical background.
Support along the way.
Weekly online workshops, e-learning modules, small-group office hours and community access. Orientation and graduation bring the cohort together.
Ask the team a questionInside the program
What you’ll work on.
01The founder journey
Understand what it takes to move from an idea into the work of building a startup.
02The idea
Define the problem and sharpen the solution you want to test.
03Customer & market discovery
Talk to potential customers and explore the market around your idea.
04Business modelling & financials
Connect your value proposition, costs and revenue model.
05Minimum viable product
Decide what you need to build first to test your assumptions.
06Fundamentals of a tech build
Learn how to approach the technology behind your product.
07Startup legals
Explore the legal foundations of an early-stage business.
08Pitch preparation
Communicate the problem, solution and business opportunity clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
A few things worth knowing.
Do I need a technical background?
No. The program is designed for non-technical founders. Experts explain unfamiliar concepts as you work through your idea.
Can I join from outside Sydney?
Yes. This is an online program, with virtual workshops and community access.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow time for live learning, self-paced modules and applying the work to your business. Confirm the workshop timetable for your cohort when enrolling.
What is the fee?
The participant fee is $795.30. Check the enrolment page for payment details and current terms.inclusive of GST.
How does Grow fit alongside this program?
Grow members get 15% off all TRW programs, plus community and expert sessions. Membership is $47 per month inclusive of GST, billed separately from your program. Choose your membership and program path.
Build what’s next
Ready for your next step?
Turn your idea into a business you can test and launch.
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