Startup program aimed at migrants, refugees and international students launches


May 29, 2024

City of Melbourne and Catalysr X have launched a program to support people to launch a startup and become future innovators and change-makers.

Melbourne Migrapreneurs is a free intensive four-week program for migrants, refugees and international students living and working in Melbourne.

The program will start on 6 June.

The program includes

  • 4 x in-person Masterclasses on how to launch a startup in Melbourne (StartSpace, State Library of Victoria)
  • 1:1 virtual coaching sessions for founders from migrant, refugee and international students backgrounds with the Catalysr X team
  • Inspiration and connection with successful migrepreneurs alumni and mentors across Melbourne
  • 2 x $5000 Grants for the best performing participants in Melbourne Migrapreneurs
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