Female Founders

Innovators & entrepreneurs
Startup teams
Scaleup leaders
SMEs

A bi-monthly event dedicated to empowering and inspiring female entrepreneurs in Canberra. No two events are the same! Whether it be engaging with an inspirational keynote speaker or strolling through a tradeshow of businesses. Female Founders has something for everyone!

Female Founders - Carrer Transitions

Female Founders - Carrer Transitions

IACT Pitch Night 2025

Female Founders - Finding your balance

Empowering women in the innovation community

Every event covers a unique theme, spanning topics from media and finance to captivating stories from local female entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. And you’re invited to join in the ever-evolving conversation. Attending a Female Founders event isn’t just a one-time experience; you become part of a thriving community. Here, you’ll discover more than just networking—find lasting friendships and share valuable advice and experiences with like-minded individuals who truly understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Testimonials

The voices of our community

Hear from people who've completed the program

Don't underestimate the importance of networking, supporting other projects and other women who are going through the same journey as yourself. There is so much value in these events, they give me hope and help me justify why I should continue.

Cris Wright, Female Founders Attendee

An excellent opportunity to gather with like-minded women, hear about other successes and concerns when setting up and running a business.

Liz Lea, Female Founders Attendee

Such a great event! I really enjoyed hearing different perspectives and connecting with others. It is so important for us to collectively raise our voices and support others.

Elle Burgess, Female Founders Attendee

Related events

Upcoming student and researcher events

Here are our upcoming events and programs

Startup teams

Innovation Showcase 2025

  • 5 November 2025
  • 5:00am - 9:00am
    National Film and Sound Archive
Innovators & entrepreneurs

First Wednesday Connect February 2026

  • 4 February 2026
  • 6:00am - 7:30am
    480 Northbourne Ave, Dickson ACT 2602
Innovators & entrepreneurs

Female Founders: Tradeshow

  • 10 February 2026
  • 1:00am - 2:30am
    Level 4, Canberra Innovation Network
Innovators & entrepreneurs

SME Breakfast February 2026

  • 26 February 2026
  • 8:30pm - 10:00am
    Event Room, Level 5, 1 Moore Street (City Community Health Building) on the corner of Alinga and Moore Street.
Innovators & entrepreneurs

First Wednesday Connect March 2026

  • 4 March 2026
  • 6:00am - 7:30am
    CIT Woden, 36 Bradley Street, Phillip, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

Book Launch: Handbook of Innovation Ecosystems | John H. Howard

  • 8 April 2026
  • 3:00am - 5:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

Female Founders: Panel

  • 10 March 2026
  • 1:15am - 2:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

Online Group Intro Meeting

  • 12 March 2026
  • 12:00am - 1:00am
    Online Meeting
Innovators & entrepreneurs

ACET Workshop 1: Electrification

  • 19 March 2026
  • 10:00pm - 2:00am
    Level 4, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 1

  • 31 March 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

ACET Zero-Emission-Transport Hackathon

  • 2 April 2026
  • 10:00pm - 6:00am
    University of Canberra (UC), Ann Harding Conference Centre, 24 University Dr S, Bruce ACT 2617
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 2

  • 14 April 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

ACET Workshop 2: Grid Resilience & Peak Demand Management

  • 23 April 2026
  • 10:00pm - 2:00am
    ANU Research School of Physics, 60 Mills Rd, Acton ACT 2601
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 3

  • 28 April 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 4

  • 12 May 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 5

  • 26 May 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

The Canberra Young Entrepreneur Sprint Workshop 6

  • 9 June 2026
  • 5:30am - 8:30am
    Level 5, 1 Moore Street, ACT
Innovators & entrepreneurs

ACET Workshop 3: Gas Transition

  • 16 June 2026
  • 10:00pm - 2:00am
    Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Woden, 36 Bradley Street Phillip, ACT 2606
Innovators & entrepreneurs

ACET Workshop 4: Circular Economy

  • 11 August 2026
  • 10:00pm - 2:00am
    UNSW Canberra City Campus, Building J, 37 Constitution Avenue Reid, ACT 2612

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