It's time to back yourself.
Women across NSW are starting businesses, solving problems in their communities and leading change, often without ever calling themselves founders. FLIP is here to change that. It's a free statewide program built to give women the skills, confidence and network to take their ideas further, wherever you are in NSW and wherever you are in your journey.
Delivered in two phases, FLIP starts broad and goes deep. Our Founder Readiness phase is a seven-week program, helping you work out whether your idea is worth pursuing. From there, you're invited to apply for the FLIP Pre-Accelerator Intensive, a nine-week program that takes founders deeper, with the coaching and support to validate their ideas and find their impact faster.
Whether you're starting with a spark you can't shake or building something you've nurtured for years, FLIP meets you where you are, because talent is everywhere and opportunity should be too.
Over 10 weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience and a support system designed to navigate the unique challenges women face in business. The program's blended structure of fixed workshop days and flexible self-paced learning is designed for women juggling multiple responsibilities, maximising accessibility and impact.
I2N programs offer all participants:
The I2N Community: for 10 years, we've cultivated a vibrant community of founders, experts, and mentors. By joining FLIP, you will connect with a powerful network of almost 5,000 entrepreneurs and a cohort of like-minded women on the same journey.
Deep expertise: our carefully selected program coaches and experts work alongside founders to build their capacity as venture builders and problem solvers. Together, we're supporting our region to diversify its economy and create sustainable opportunities for future generations.
Dedicated Program Partners: It takes a village to build a startup, and our programs connect you with some of Australia's best resources. We've designed a program for women leaders and founders with the generous support of the MacDougall Foundation and all founders receive initial intellectual property and trademark support from Davies Collison Cave.