The Incubator

Become an entrepreneur

At Macquarie University, we believe that innovation is the doorway to a better world and that entrepreneurship is the key that unlocks it.

A multi-award winning program, The Incubator is an exciting gathering place for students, researchers, staff and the broader startup and intrapreneur community to explore, develop and scale their ideas. Through entrepreneurship programs that train and nurture innovation, Macquarie's Incubator supports the growth and success of startups creating impactful solutions to the world’s problems.

The Incubator provides a vibrant and accessible space where expertise and ideas can flow freely. Our resident members gain the confidence and support they need to establish and scale their ideas, in a safe atmosphere where true growth arises from sharing the wins, lessons, and challenges. Together, we can help turn your ideas into tangible assets.

The Incubator’s student program is designed to complement the rich discipline knowledge acquired by students in their chosen field of expertise. Our student program will enable students to develop the following skills:

• analytical thinking and innovation
• creativity
• originality and initiative
• critical thinking and analysis
• complex problem-solving
• leadership and social influence
• emotional intelligence
• reasoning, problem-solving and ideation skills.

Interested in learning about LEAN start up techniques and applying principles from design thinking to your idea? Apply for the START program today.

To find out more about our student program and about all our initiatives, visit The Incubator page.