Integrated Innovation Network
For Ventures
What you get
- Free access to a diverse pool of experience, opinions and contacts
- The ability to size, shape and change your mentor team to meet the evolving needs of your venture
- Increased the likelihood that your venture will build a strong relationship with at least one mentor
- Continuity throughout your venture journey
What qualifies my venture?
- I2N Accelerator graduates
- Being serious about learning, making progress and building a business
- Preparation – submit agenda, materials & meeting notes; action agreed 'homework'
- Keep in regular communication – updates sent to mentors monthly
- Give your mentor team the whole story
- Don’t come purely for funding or connections
Time commitment
Minimum 2 hours equivalent monthly, more if additional meetings are requested by venture.
- Around 1 mentor session per month (1.5 hours)
- Communications and meeting follow-up (30 minutes)
- Homework between sessions (varied)
Become a VMS venture
Venture applications are open to ventures who have successfully graduated from the I2N Accelerator program.
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.