FLIP Information Session
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Join the I2N team for an overview of FLIP - a cohort-based program designed to empower women entrepreneurs and leaders across the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
At this information session, discover how FLIP will equip you with the skills, confidence and network needed to launch scalable businesses while providing targeted support to overcome the unique challenges women face in entrepreneurship and leadership.
Order of Proceedings:
- 12:00PM - Housekeeping and program overview
- 12:15PM - What you'll get and who it's for
- 12:40PM - Q&A
- 1:00PM - Event concludes
What is FLIP?
FLIP is here to ensure that women's talents and ideas are fully leveraged in our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. This specialised 10-week cohort-based program is designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, innovators, and aspiring leaders in the Hunter and Central Coast regions, providing a safe and supportive space to develop essential business validation skills and build authentic leadership presence.
Over the course of this program, participants will experience hands-on learning and high-quality support including:
- A Supportive Community: Join a powerful network of like-minded women creating valuable peer support that extends beyond the program
- Expert Mentorship: Our carefully selected coaches and facillitators understand the nuanced challenges faced by female leaders and founders
- Research-Informed Design: Built on insights from successful female founders and leaders
- Comprehensive Resources: Access flexible learning materials, virtual coaching, and strategies specifically designed to help balance entrepreneurial pursuits with other responsibilities
The program combines lean startup methodology with targeted leadership development, addressing both structural and internal barriers women often encounter in entrepreneurship. Together, we're creating more success stories that inspire future generations of female entrepreneurs and leaders.
Event Information
- Date: This In-Person event was held on Thursday 16 April 2026
- Location: I2N Hub Honeysuckle, Q Building, 16B Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300
What is FLIP?
FLIP is here to ensure that women's talents and ideas are fully leveraged in the NSW entrepreneurial ecosystem. Delivered online and open to women aged 18 and over, this program is designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, innovators and aspiring leaders, providing a safe and supportive space to develop essential business validation skills and build authentic leadership presence.
FLIP runs across two phases:
- Phase 1: Founder Readiness is a seven-week online program covering lean startup methodology, customer discovery and ideation. Phase 1 participants can then apply for Phase 2.
- Phase 2: Pre-Accelerator Intensive, a nine-week program taking selected founders through deeper validation, business model development, leadership, finance and pitching, finishing with a statewide Showcase.
The program combines lean startup methodology with targeted leadership development, addressing both the structural and internal barriers women often encounter in entrepreneurship.
Together we're building a NSW where more women turn bold ideas into thriving ventures.
Full program info Submit an EOI
Why I2N?
The University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) is one of Australia's leading ecosystems for startups. By harnessing unique resources and a network of innovation hubs, we empower promising innovators and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into high-impact, sustainable businesses. Through our enterprise skill-building programs and dedicated spaces, I2N is creating the foundation for startups to thrive and driving economic diversity across our regions.
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.