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Pre-accelerator program for women founders in NSW
Overview
NSW FLIP is a free nine-week pre-accelerator program for women founders in NSW.
It provides immersive workshops, weekly pod coaching, leadership and resilience sessions, and access to a statewide founder community, ending with a statewide Showcase.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must identify as women, be aged 18 or over, and live in NSW.
Ideas can be at any stage, from an initial idea through to early operation.
The idea should show some element of innovation and have the potential to grow beyond a sole operator.
University affiliation is not required.
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Funding Amount
The program is free and is funded by the NSW Government Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program in partnership with the MacDougall Foundation. Phase 2 participants can access travel stipends for in-person sessions, coworking opportunities, and the chance for one of three top ventures to receive non-dilutive funding at the statewide Showcase; funding and stipend amounts are not specified.
Closing Date
20 September 2026(8 days left)
Eligible Locations
NSW
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Last updated: 23 August 2026