Women in Innovation

Sunday 13 Jul 2025 from 5:00pm

Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of FLIP - a 9-week cohort-based program by the University of Newcastle’s I2N, created to empower women entrepreneurs, innovators, and emerging leaders throughout the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Held at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, this event features a dynamic panel of experienced women in business and innovation, and marks the beginning of a transformative initiative focused on equipping women with the skills, networks, and confidence to lead, innovate, and build scalable ventures.

What to Expect:

  • Engaging stories and insights from experienced women innovators
  • Opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and leaders
  • Practical strategies for navigating leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Learn more about FLIP and how to be involved

The Panel:

  • Siobhan Curran: Director, Knowledge Exchange and Entrepreneurshup, University of Newcastle
  • Claire Jones: Co-founder, Cloud Grow.
  • Kirsten Molloy - Chair and Non-Executive Director, Executive Mentor and Coach
  • Belinda MacDougall - Co -founder, Healthy Happy Co and the Macdougall Foundation

Register here

Please note: Although FLIP is exclusive to people who identify as women - this event welcomes all attendees and is not exclusive to only those who identify as female.

Full program info can be found 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:  Sunday 13 July 2025 from 5:00pm
  • Location: I2N Hub, Honeysuckle