FLIP Information Session

Thursday 7 Aug 2025 from 12:00pm

Join the I2N team for an overview of FLIP - our newest 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

Register for the Information Session


What is FLIP?

FLIP is here to ensure that women's talents and ideas are fully leveraged in our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. This 9-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:

  • 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.

Full program info here


🚀 Why I2N?

The University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) is making the Hunter Region Australia's best ecosystem for startups. By harnessing our region's unique resources and network of innovation hubs, we empower the most promising innovators and entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into high-impact, sustainable global 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 region.

🙌 Thank you to our program partners

MacDougall Foundation

NSW Government

Event Information

  • Date:  Thursday 7 August 2025 from 12:00pm
  • Location: Zoom