Open Call: Generation Next Program for Women Founders
Deadline: 18 May 2025
Fully funded grant program for women founders ready to fuel their ambition, build cross-border connections, and scale on a global stage. Apply Now!
Over 13 transformative weeks, Generation Next is designed to accelerate the business growth and economic empowerment of 30 early-stage female entrepreneurs from ASEAN, Australia and Timor-Leste. Generation Next blends online learning, tailored mentoring, and real-world business experiences to fast-track your startup’s success. Learn high-demand business skills in the program:
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Branding & PR
- Influence
- Leadership
- Product Prototype
- Networking
- Pitching
- Public speaking
- Identify market & trend
- Innovation
- Strategy
How the program works?
- 12 weeks of online, interactive experiences and an unforgettable 7-day trade mission in Melbourne.
Current Challenge
- Green Economy:
- They’re looking for businesses focused on climate tech, sustainability, green economy, energy transition, or other climate impact.
- With rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, and evolving regulatory frameworks, their region needs to transition to sustainable solutions.
- However, the pace of innovation, investment, and scalable implementation often lags behind. There is a growing opportunity for bold, solutions-driven entrepreneurs to lead this transformation — designing clean tech, unlocking green finance, and building climate-resilient infrastructure that powers long-term economic growth.
What’s included?
- 13-week Generation Next program
- 7 nights Accommodation
- 4-star Accommodation
- 30+ Industry Workshops
- Networking and Events
- Return Flights to Melbourne
- Local Transport Costs
- Daily Meal Stipend
- Breakfast Included
- Coworking Space
- HEXPO Event Ticket
- University Certificate
- Industry Mentoring
- Personal Brand
- Photoshoot
Funding Information
- Value over $10,000 AUD: All-inclusive in the Grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for the Generation Next program:
- Women
- Early-stage female founders aged 18-40, from any eligible countries with business ideas or those who are entering the market.
- Business Eligibility
- A startup, small business or social enterprise that has a prototype, early customers, or early revenue.
- Eligible Countries
- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Timor-Leste.
- Women
For more information, visit HEX.