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.