Welcome to startup university.
The Student Fellowship launches the best and brightest of ANZ's uni students into the centre of the startup universe.
In 2 weeks you'll gain all the knowledge, practice and connections to kickstart your career in startups.
"The best Australian program to meet liked minded individuals that have a passion from startups whilst in university!"
"The Student Fellowship was such an incredible experience. I learnt so much about the start up space, made numerous new connections, learnt so many valuable insights from coaches and peers, and got to create and pitch a product that I was passionate about! Couldn't recommend it more to students interested in entrepreneurship and the startup realm."
"Startmate is the go-to-program if you're exploring the start-up space, wondering if an idea would work and feeling frustrated for your next steps.The best part of the program? People. Through the program, I got connected to aspiring peers, coaches and industry leaders in the start-up ecosytem across Australia and New Zealand. It's so good to see you're not alone in pursuing entrepreneurship, and that you've a whole supportive community surrounding you. If you don't know where to start, start from Startmate."
"Startmate Student Fellowship is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime, life changing experience. My mindset, ability to network, courage to found a start-up idea with other passionate individuals grew so much that is beyond how much I could have imagined. It's the best community I have ever been in!"
"The startmate connections and community are great. It provides so many opportunities to meet amazing people during the program and continuously once the program is done."
"Loved this program - a great way to meet new people and learn a ton of new things. Resparked my passion for startups!"
"Startmate opens up opportunities within the startup ecosystem through a community found nowhere else."
"I loved the community - not just the passionate fellows but all the inspiring mentors, itâs pretty crazy valuable."
"Was so fun! I loved the community aspect, it really feels like you are part of the âinâ group. The tips and takeaways can be applied instantly, which is great."
"The Startmate Fellowship was an amazing experience that exceeded all my expectations! The program provided invaluable resources and mentorship, allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. The opportunity to also belong to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs was truly invaluable and has helped me take my next step forwards with absolute confidence."
Consider this your startup education. The Student Fellowship is a highly selective, 2 week startup bootcamp where you'll explore the world of startups. You'll learn from startup pioneers, form a founding team and pitch to top investors, get 1:1 coaching from some of our ecosystems rising stars, and meet hundreds of other driven students from across ANZ.
Unlike most other accelerators, the $120k we invest in your startup comes directly from our mentor community. This means every mentor has skin in the game and is personally invested in seeing you succeed.
Itâs a common misconception that you have to be technically minded to work at a startup. This is simply not true. Whether youâre studying arts, engineering, music, science, law, business or anything in between, the Student Fellowship can help you determine whether a career in startups is the right fit for you.
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Our Student Fellows come from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. However, they are all:
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Weâre especially interested in you if you would like to work in, found, or invest in startups in the future (or now)!
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We place intersectionality at the forefront of our programs, irrespective of age, race, disability, cultural background, gender or sexuality. All university students are welcome to apply.
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The Student Fellowship runs for 2 weeks, during which time Fellows hear from big-name guest speakers from within the ecosystem, and have the opportunity to ask questions and network during and after sessions.
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Fellows also team up and participate in a side-project that involves coming up with a startup idea, testing and refining it, and pitching the finished product at the end of the program.
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Youâll also be added to a talent pool that will open you up to internship opportunities at Australian and New Zealand startups.
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And the journey doesn't end after 2 weeks. Our Student Fellows join Startmateâs community of operators, founders and investors for life, and make meaningful connections with other ambitious, passionate students from all over the country.
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Check out this program reflection from Summer23 cohort student fellow, Melody Wu.
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Sessions will run mostly at lunchtime and in the evening, with approximately 20 hours of content across the program. It will be an intense learning and networking experience. Youâll get out what you put in!
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Sessions will be recorded and available after the program ends, but you will get the most out of the program if you can attend the live sessions.
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In general, the program follows a set operating cadence. Live sessions will typically run:
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****In addition to the content sessions, there will also be in-person drinks and regular catch-ups with your Squad and Coach.
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Depending on your own bandwidth and personal objectives, you can then scale up from there - dive into bonus resources, connect with other Fellows & Coaches, build your network, etc.
The Student Fellowship is a two-week, mostly remote, bootcamp that runs twice a year during the winter and summer student holidays.
Each cohort is made up of about 150-200 students and recent graduates (up to six months post-graduation).
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You can see more details here.
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