If you have an idea or existing business that you want to scale nationally and internationally, then we want to help you.
The Business Igniter program is the pathway to help you scale your existing business to reach national and international audiences or take your idea and turn it into a real life product or service, ready for your customers! It’s designed to set you up for success, providing essential business fundamentals and equipping you with digital tools to elevate your business to the next level.
You’re eligible for Startup Gippsland if:
"I concluded the Startup Gippsland program having secured record orders from leading U.S stores, establishing key partnerships with Industry leaders, and gaining a wealth of knowledge, all while being supported by an incredible team of facilitators, mentors and peers."
Katie Dawson
"Startup Gippsland helped us to strategize and plan for future growth, to make our business scalable and repeatable. The team facilitated an interactive and collaborative environment for us to expand our network and gather great insights from the range of mentors and guest speakers."
Lachlan Geritz
"Startup Gippsland gave me the opportunity to meet more creative and innovative entrepreneurs throughout Gippsland. This helped to inspire us all, and learn new strategies to impact and improve our businesses."
Jane Sahhar
Startup Gippsland is a project by the Bass Coast Shire, Baw Baw Shire, East Gippsland Shire, Latrobe City, South Gippsland Shire and Wellington Shire councils, funded by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and delivered by GippsTech. If you’d like to become our Program Partner, please contact us.
EAST GIPPSLAND
WELLINGTON
LATROBE
BAW BAW
SOUTH GIPPSLAND
BASS COAST
"Startup Gippsland gave me the confidence, tools and expert guidance to start my business. What seemed an unclimbable mountain, was simply broken down into accessible steps."
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