Migrapreneur Led: There must be at least one first-generation migrant or refugee co-founder in your team, who will participate in the fellowship. A first-generation migrant, in this context, is an individual born outside of Australia.

We also take international students/temporary work visas, but you have to ensure that you meet your visa requirements on working hours etc. In short, permanent residence OR Australian citizenship is not a requirement, but you must be allowed to legally work in Australia.

Idea/Early Stage: You have a business idea that could solve a problem OR you have already started working on a business idea and are still in the very early stages of validation.

Australia based: Currently we are only able to offer places in the Fellowship to applicants based in and building a business in Australia.

Who is a Migrapreneur?

A Migrapreneur is a migrant or refugee entrepreneur.

To be eligible for the program, there must be at least one first-generation migrant or refugee co-founder in your team, who will participate in the pre-accelerator program. A first-generation migrant, in this context, is an individual born outside of Australia.

Permanent residence OR Australian citizenship is not a requirement, but you must be allowed to legally work in Australia.

Can I apply if I’m an international student?

Our program accepts international students/temporary work visas, but you have to ensure that you meet your visa requirements on working hours etc.

Do I need to be in Sydney or Melbourne to apply?

Our program is run online and is open to participants studying, living and working in Australia.

Can I be a solo founder? Do I have to have a team?

We accept applications from solo founders as well as teams.

What if English is not my first language?

We accept applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. However, as our program is delivered in English, we can only accept applicants who can understand and communicate in English at a proficient level.

What is the cost of participating in the fellowships?

Our fellowships have been highly subsidised due to the generous support of our partners and we currently charge $275 per startup (incl. GST). If you have multiple founders, they can all participate on the same fee.

Why do you charge for the fellowships?

We want you to have skin in the game and know that everyone else in the cohort is just as committed as you are.

What if I can’t afford to pay for the fellowships?

If you are facing financial hardship, we have scholarships available.

How can I apply for a scholarship?

At the end of the application form, please select ‘yes’ to the question “Are you applying for a scholarship?” and then provide your reasons for application. There is no separate application for scholarship

$275 (incl. GST).

This fellowship is highly subsidised due to the generous support of our partners. For those unable to pay, scholarships are available