Empowering innovators to build and grow successful ventures
I2N helps people turn their ideas into successful businesses. We give you access to a supportive community, provide mentors, customers, and funding. Whether you're a student, researcher, or startup founder, our programs teach business skills, test ideas, and help you grow faster.
Our programs
Pre-accelerator
The Pre-accelerator helps ambitious founders quickly and cost-effectively validate market pathways for their ideas, inventions, or research projects. You'll put yourself in the best position to work through one of our Accelerator programs.
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Accelerators
Transform your startup journey with our specialised accelerator streams. Our programs provide founders with hands-on experience and expert support to validate, build, and scale their ventures.
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Join the Hub co-working community
The I2N Hub supports our region’s business and innovation, providing you with the space, tools, and connections you need to grow your startup. Whether you need a desk for a day, or office space for your growing team, our memberships have something to offer.
Enrol in our university courses
Discover entrepreneurship as part of your undergraduate degree with an I2N-led elective course - no pre-requisites required.
Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort
Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.
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Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort
Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.
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Collaborating for Change: Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge Sparks Breakthrough Ideas for Equitable Ageing
In a vibrant show of collaboration, creativity, and community commitment, the Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge wrapped up this past weekend at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, leaving participants energised, inspired, and more confident in their ability to innovate solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.
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Collaborating for Change: Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge Sparks Breakthrough Ideas for Equitable Ageing
In a vibrant show of collaboration, creativity, and community commitment, the Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge wrapped up this past weekend at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, leaving participants energised, inspired, and more confident in their ability to innovate solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.
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Beauty without barriers
At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.
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Beauty without barriers
At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.