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Have you landed on your business idea and feel ready to jump two feet in? The Accelerator for Enterprising Women is here to support you on that journey and fasttrack that idea from “one day” to today. 

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What is the Accelerator for Enterprising Women?

The Accelerator for Enterprising Women is for those women who have an idea and are ready to take action – with free events, workshops and even a pitch competition to access funding – the Accelerator will help you take big steps towards making your idea a reality.

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Female Founder Festivals

A series of vibrant events around the country, featuring dynamic workshops, a panel of successful female founders sharing their insights and experiences and opportunities to connect with like-minded women.

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AccelerateHER Workshops

Full day workshops dedicated to working on your business, with a series of masterclasses and access to one-to-one mentorship and advice, these are an opportunity to build out your business idea with the help of some practical tools and resources.
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A circular logo featuring the letter "K" in the center, surrounded by rings in blue, green, and red. Below, a rectangular banner reads "KICKSTARTER CHALLENGE" with a smaller section on the right displaying "2024" in yellow, highlighting the year for aspiring female businesses and women in business.

Kickstarter Challenge

Enter your new business idea in a pitch style competition to win a share of $60,000 in equity free funding. Five finalists will make their way to Canberra to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to walk away with valuable funding, mentorship and new connections.
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Archer’s Lab

A safe and immersive virtual reality learning environment designed to build confidence in female entrepreneurs through a variety of activities to help you become ‘pitch perfect’.
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Two women in business sit engaged in a discussion. The woman on the left, an entrepreneur wearing glasses, a black dress, and an Apple Watch, gestures with her hands. The woman on the right, with short light hair, wears a vibrant blue patterned dress and large hoop earrings.
A woman holds a large check for $30,000 awarded for the Kickstarter Challenge, dated February 18, 2022. She stands in front of a banner that reads "Accelerator for Enterprising Women," celebrating her success in starting a business and smiles at the camera.
A presenter stands on stage in front of a large screen displaying a market analysis slide. The audience, filled with aspiring entrepreneurs, watches attentively in a modern venue with pink and purple lighting. The screen shows data on competitors and user surveys. A camera operator films the presentation.
A woman stands at the front of a room speaking to a seated audience. She holds a piece of paper and addresses the group, who are seated at round tables in a well-lit room. A large TV screen is mounted on the wall behind her as she discusses business ideas for women, and the audience pays close attention.
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Two women in business sit engaged in a discussion. The woman on the left, an entrepreneur wearing glasses, a black dress, and an Apple Watch, gestures with her hands. The woman on the right, with short light hair, wears a vibrant blue patterned dress and large hoop earrings.
A presenter stands on stage in front of a large screen displaying a market analysis slide. The audience, filled with aspiring entrepreneurs, watches attentively in a modern venue with pink and purple lighting. The screen shows data on competitors and user surveys. A camera operator films the presentation.
A woman stands at the front of a room speaking to a seated audience. She holds a piece of paper and addresses the group, who are seated at round tables in a well-lit room. A large TV screen is mounted on the wall behind her as she discusses business ideas for women, and the audience pays close attention.
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