FLIP Showcase
Celebrate the Hunter and Central Coast’s most inspiring women entrepreneurs at the first FLIP Showcase!
Join us at the Q Building to hear from the women who have completed I2N's 9-week program, designed empower female founders to validate their ventures and lead with confidence.
Gain a first look at the inaugural FLIP cohort as they share their progress, pitch their ideas, and connect with the broader innovation community. Join us in highlighting the creative solutions and forward thinking of the female founders driving change across our regions.
Event Information
- Date: Thursday 4 December at 4pm
- Location: Ground Floor Q Building, Newcastle City Precinct
Free to attend, but registration required...
Event Information
- Date: This In-Person event was held on Thursday 4 December 2025
- 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 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.
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.