A first step in creating a platform to encourage and empower Australia's next generation of founders at the grassroots level
"There has never been a more exciting time to be a student founder or get involved in the ecosystem. This generational trend at our universities is only going to amplify, there is no stopping it"
Mitchell Hughes, Co-Founder
The Rise of Student Entrepreneurship and Startups
Transformational movements can be particularly seen in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, which are also known hubs within the greater Australian startup ecosystem.
3x
As many Australian university students intend on becoming founders during or directly after their studies than a decade ago
57%
of Australian university students express desires to create or join a startup
5x
increase in student inquiries at ecosystem champions like Fishburners
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