Build real business skills through hands-on programs and workshops. Test your ideas with guidance from mentors who've launched their own ventures. Access practical tools for customer discovery, validation and pitching. No theory-heavy lectures, just skills you can use straight away.

Connect with other students from across Canberra's universities and colleges who want to create something new. Meet potential co-founders at events and programs such as First Wednesday Connect and Innovation ACT. Build relationships with peers who balance study with entrepreneurship.

Compete for grants and funding to kickstart your venture. Get free mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs who remember starting out. Book intro meetings to explore what support fits your stage. Genuine help from people invested in seeing young founders succeed.

Launch your concept in a supportive space where experimenting is encouraged. Get honest feedback from mentors and potential customers early. Discover whether your idea works while you're still studying. Use Canberra's innovation community as your testing ground before making bigger commitments.