Grow your startup idea

Expressions of Interest are now open for Startup Central Victoria’s 2025 Pre-Accelerator Program!

If you’ve got a great business startup idea in any sector then there is no better time to scope it out and test if it is viable in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. This 12-week online program plus 3 days in person is FREE of charge thanks to the support of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Campaspe, Loddon, Central Goldfields, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires.

The program has been run over four previous years, and this is what some of last year’s participants said:

I’ve learned that you cannot succeed alone, a start-up community is vital.” -Stephen Koefed, Bendigo.

Through the program we have verified that we have an idea that will bring value to people.” -Amy Cockroft, Kyneton.

Feedback from the mentors and help to identify what I need next was so valuable. I’ve found resources through the program that I never knew existed.” – Helen Franklin, Bendigo.

The program has been a plethora of ‘eureka’ moments.” – Culum Revell, Castlemaine.

I’m excited to see where Tinkeru and the rest of my cohort go from here. Thanks to all the support from Startup Central Victoria team, this experience has been invaluable.” – Matt Grant, Woodend.

Interested? Read more and apply