Accelerating female founders program

Launch your business idea into commercialisation with Knoei’s fully funded 8 month program.

Open to females aged 18-25 living in a regional areas in Queensland.

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Female Founders EOI

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Virtual Mackay Rockhampton Gladstone Goondiwindi Toowoomba Cairns
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You have your product or idea….
What next?

This funded eight-month program is designed for regional female founders aged 18-25 who already have a startup idea and want to take the next steps. Participants can be from any regional Queensland location.

Knoei LaunchPad is perfect for those looking to develop and launch their business or grow an existing concept, with the support of mentors, industry experts, and comprehensive training. Participants will be given the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business within the program.

8 Month
Course

Pathways

Innovative
Learning

Industry
Connections

Online
Learning

This course is offered in partnership with Australasian Leadership Academy Pty Ltd
BSB40320 – Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is issued by Australasian Leadership Academy Pty Ltd RTO ID 41012

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Knoei Launchpad Enrolment form - Female Founders program

Launchpad - Female Founders Registration

Please note this is not a binding financial agreement but is indicative only. Scholarship applications will be confirmed following applications. The Female Founders program is subsidised for all participants.
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What you will learn...

  • Incubator and Pre-Accelerator: Short-term growth initiatives focusing on product development, customer and sales support, networking, pitch days, mentorship, business support, and investment opportunities.
  • Startup Business Development: Comprehensive training on customer identification, acquisition, retention, investment readiness, marketing, scalability, competitor analysis, governance, board management, and networking.
  • Mentoring and Advocacy: Personalised mentoring for Queensland female founders to enhance business growth and access investment networks.

KEY DATES

GRADUATION:

August 2025 & December 2025

COMMENCEMENT:

January 2025 & May 2025

COST: $295 

Funding available if required
*to approved applicants only

Why Knoei?

Learn about innovation…
innovatively.

Learn at your own pace, when and where you like.
Online lessons 1.5 hours per week.

Get a head start on your university pathway.

Kickstart your business network with industry connections.

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Knoei Launchpad Enrolment form - Female Founders program

Launchpad - Female Founders Registration

Please note this is not a binding financial agreement but is indicative only. Scholarship applications will be confirmed following applications. The Female Founders program is subsidised for all participants.
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Participant Contact

Location

Program Suitability

If known
If known

Finalise Application

Program Participation Acknowledgement(Required)

Proudly supported by the Advance Queensland initiative