The program is for students who are curious about tech, startups and innovation; students who don't 'fit' into conventional boxes; students who want to maximise their time; and students who are ready to accelerate out of high school.

Make better Higher Ed choices

Trust us, we know what it's like to experience FOMO when being forced to choose a degree or a 'job title'. We'll give students the context, mentors, and skills to map out a personalised pathway and avoid degree-hopping.

Launch your start up ideas

In just three weeks, students will gain essential entrepreneurial skills and learn how to develop and launch their own business. We do this by making sure the stuff they are learning is 100% relevant, and can be applied today.

Unlock global education pathways

Eligible students will receive a graded academic transcript from a top leading university in the world, allowing them to get a head start on their university studies.

Unlock hidden talents through impact learning and actions.

Online learning that isn't boring. HEX High Immersive: Ho Chi Minh City program is co-designed with students for Gen Z-style learning with the latest content that's being used right now in the workplace. And personalised learning allows each student to identify an impact mission and take meaningful action.

NETFLIX QUALITY

Engaging video and story telling

With over 100 short videos across HEX High Immersive program, you can expect highly engaging video production design with a young learner's attention span in mind. HEX has embraced the modern video learning (think Masterclass meets TikTok) with great music, transitions, memes and more!

LIVE WORKSHOPS

Cohort learning with masterclasses

HEX is better with friends! Students will meet peers from around Australia, and join six live online masterclasses tailored towards your learning activities. This means students will get to work on their idea with timely feedback and refine their ideas throughout the program.
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Masterclasses are hosted by the HEX team, industry mentors, or returning HEX Alumni – all in a safe and facilitated online environment.

INDUSTRY RELEVANT CONNECTION

Get real industry mentorship

Students of HEX High Accelerator program can book in mentoring session with industry and HEX team mentors.

These mentoring sessions help students to discuss their work or study goals, validate their startup idea, seek advice on their learning, practice their pitch or chat about the next step of their careers.

All mentors have valid Working With Children Checks and years of professional experience.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING

Who said eLearning has to be boring?

Structured online learning, bite-sized video content, driven by industry knowledge with subject matter experts guide students through the learning journey and checkpoints.

Learn how to identify markets from a Googler, discover entrepreneurship from the founder of Up Bank, practice presentation skills with a TEDx speaker – and more.

FAST-TRACK YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNEY

Earn University-Level credentials

All students who successfully complete the course will receive an official Microcredential and a Certificate of Completion from HEX and an Australian university, ranked top 20 worldwide.

HEX High Intensive can also count towards recognition of prior learning (academic credit) at participating universities, depending on individual students' degree study plans and course rules.

Learn the tools of a real workplace.

Connect student skills to the tools that are being used in the workplace, so they can easily acclimatise to the fast-changing world of work.

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HEX High program is fantastic. Very in tune. Very positive vibe... I’m really excited to see my students jump on and experience it.

Damien Meunier

Head of Entrepreneurship
and Learning Partnerships

How does the program work?

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Total of 6-8 hours of work per week. Workshops & check-ins happen approximately 10 am - 12 pm ICT. Students will need access to a laptop or tablet, headphones and a WiFi connection. If you need any support with accessing this technology, please contact HEX to discuss our tech accessibility scholarships.

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Workshop 1

Founder’s Mindset • Growth Mindset • Values • Your why statement

Workshop 2

Problem statement • Solution Hypothesis • Risky Assumptions

Workshop 3

User stories & acceptance criteria • Designing a working prototype: MVP • Paper prototyping

Workshop 4

Business Model Canvas • Types of business models • Business Structure • Revenue model

Workshop 5

Prototyping • UX and UI • Branding • Tech toolkit

Workshop 6

Storytelling • Public Speaking • Communicating with impact • Personal Branding

In-Person Day 1: Thu 17th July

Leadership and confidence workshop to explore personal leadership styles and build communication confidence. Pitch and presentation skills. Prototype workshop.

In-Person Day 2: Fri 18th July

Mentoring day with industry and faculty mentors. Get expert insights to help you on strategic problem-solving and resource management. Peer collaboration and knowledge sharing.

In-Person Day 3: Sat 19th July

Final pitch event, present polished ideas and prototypes before a panel of judges and receive real-time feedbacks and insights from industry experts. Celebration and networking!

I loved the HEX program because it provided me with tailored and tangible skills that I could see myself applying in the future. HEX made their course engaging for a secondary school like myself in a way many other programs cannot do.

I feel really excited to find opportunities to apply my new skillset to create a meaningful and lasting impact in the world.

Sara Rowland

Secondary school student

Designed and created alongside 50+ legends from leading companies

Unlock a global higher education pathway with RMIT University.

Any student who successfully completes an approved HEX course will receive an official, Certificate of Completion issued by RMIT University Vietnam.

SA: 10-credit, Stage 2 Subject that counts towards ATAR as Recognised Studies.

QLD: 1 QCE Credit in the Complementary Category of Learning.

What makes HEX Ed different?

We believe in doing things we’re passionate about.

When we’re doing things we don’t want to do, we’re not doing our best. So our goal is to stick to the stuff we’re passionate about. No taking on work that doesn’t thrill us.

Building features that actually make a difference

Letting employees take active ownership over their work

No burn-out from back-breaking work

Communicate Strong relationships are built on communication.

We don’t leave things unsaid. Because unsaid is often just another word for misunderstood. We over-communicate so everyone stays on the same page.

Letting everyone hold the mic

Honest, open communication

Even about the hard things

People first, profits later Building an environment people like working in.

By honest, we don’t mean harsh. We put kindness and empathy at the centre of our business, so we, our employees and our customers enjoy working together.

Unlimited paid leaves

Health insurance for all

Flexible work hours

Stay fresh Take action. Do unique, fun things.

We’ll admit: we’re not over-thinkers. We believe in action. We want to make things. Fast. We’re always about innovation.

Try new things

Even if that means failing a bit

Get to execution faster

Keep your feet on the ground Be confident, but down-to-earth.

As our lord and saviour Kendrick Lamar says, sit down, be humble. We don’t want to be another Valley tech bro (no offense). We want to remember our roots.

Being an active listener

Constantly learning

Adapting to all social groups and situations

Work alongside your mentors

Meet some of your industry faculty.

With over 50 mentors across all HEX Units, rest assured that you'll be joined by the best minds. Meet some of them here!

Dom Pym

Co-founder of UpBank

Dom’s been involved in numerous start-ups and large scale technology projects since the 1990's, in Australia and overseas. Australian Fintech Leader of the Year 2022. Dom sits on the board of directors at Fintech Australia, and the advisory Board at Bendigo Bank.

Judy Anderson-Firth

CEO at Euphemia

Judy is a former CEO at Startup Victoria (The Startup Network), Australia’s largest startup community. She continue to contribute to the entrepreneur community aspart of several advisory boards around Australia.

Matthew Gadsby

Industry Manager at Google

Matt is committed to helping Australian companies deliver outstanding business results. He has a proven track record of defining strategy and delivering business outcomes within the retail and utilities industries worked at Telstra and Brightstar Corp.

Jaclyn Benstead

CXO & Co-Founder at HEX

Jac has helped over 500 startups with their first pitch and sits on advisory boards of several. She's also a CEO of Gorillacom an ecommerce and product development company that develops unique and niche targeted online retail properties

Asami Koike

Founder at Shapes and Sounds

The founder of Shapes and Sounds which is a social enterprise that works to destigmatise and promote mental health in Asian communities. She is experience in trauma-informed therapy, program development, training and implementation and creative and somatic therapies.

Will Richardson

Managing Partner at Giant Leap

Giant Leap - Australia's first 100% impact venture capital investment firm. Will has over 15 years experience in investment management predominantly within venture capital and private equity. His strengths include coaching and supporting founders, forming and leading investment teams, sourcing deals and funds, and connecting people and groups.

Jeanette Cheah

CEO & Co-Founder at HEX

Jeanette is an award-winning tech and business leader based in Melbourne. Top 100 Innovators 2 years in a row. She's dedicated to transforming young people into the innovators the world needs tomorrow.

Nathan Gold

Chief Coach at The Demo Coach

The renowned Demo Coach. Specialising in high-stakes communications, Nathan transforms individuals worldwide by helping them speak more confidently and enthusiastically while conquering speaking anxiety. He does this for TED talks, SharkTank appearances, investor pitching, customer presentations, and workshops, both live and remote.

Emma Ferguson

Chief of Staff at Luna

Emma develop strategy for key people & culture initiatives to create a work environment where team members can thrive. She also act as LUNA’s in-house legal counsel providing legal advice to the CEO and Business Unit leaders on contracts, employees, partnerships and legal risk and manage external investor and shareholder relations.

Jodie Imam

Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Tractor Ventures

Jodie is passionate about helping businesses start and grow. Tractor Ventures exist to help founders unlock possibilities. She also a non-executive Director at Private Media Group (Smart Company, Crikey and The Mandarin).

Bri Johnstone

Senior CX Manager at Telstra

Bri had a 15 + year winding career across program management, learning design, facilitation, innovation & entrepreneurship, service design and now, customer experience strategy. She loves working with big ideas and making them a reality.

Lisa Teh

Serial Entrepreneurs & LinkedIn Top Voice

Co-Founder of Mooning (Web3 Marketing Agency). Founder CODI Agency (Digital Marketing). 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian. Lisa has wide-range of experience under her belt building multiple businesses.

Connected with over 5,000+ alumni around the world.

What our hexies are saying

It all clicked when I found an entrepreneurship program like HEX.

This was a canvas where I could create the change I wanted to see in the world. HEX is really great at delivering the content in new and exciting ways.

Nathaniel

CEO, Future Minds

The program was very solid.

I learned a lot about how best to present myself and my idea. The program really helped me cement my idea and taught me a lot about presentation skills, which is something I'll absolutely use in the future.

Ben

Student

A program like no other!

Every school and student should definitely go through this. An opportunity for hands-on learning, growth and gaining insights into entrepreneurship.

These things cannot be learnt from books!

Beulah

Student

Thank you so much for experience that I will treasure for life.

This has been an experience I do not regret! Despite being anxious about coming in with a minimal business background I think I was able to gain so much more.

Angela

Student

I don’t need to wait to make my impact in the chosen space.

Out of the entrepreneurial extracurriculars I’ve taken, HEX was the first arena that enabled me to explore my own idea. Often, I’d do team based work or work on someone’s case idea.

Joshua

Student

Would recommend this course to anyone and everyone.

The program is just so useful and everyone should do it regardless of if you are an aspiring entrepreneur or not. It makes you look at things differently and consider alternatives to the norm.

Ben

Student

WHICH JOURNEY IS RIGHT FOR ME?

HEX vs Other education providers

Since 2017, HEX has built partnerships with awesome universities in the US, UK, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia. We're handpicked for projects by government agencies like Global Victoria and the City of Melbourne. We hang out and learn from tech giants like Culture Amp, Google, and Zendesk. Whatever your next move, start with HEX.

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HEX Features :

Award-winning program with oﬀ-ramps to alternative careers

Academic Credit with School of Record

Content relevancy updated monthly

Exclusive network access

Get mentored by leaders in their fields

Super-fun global community

Employability focused

Learn your way (online or in-person, onshore or international!)

OTHER EDUCATION PROVIDERs:

Non-disruptive learning. Creating the traditional career pathways

Not eligible or recognised for Academic Credits

Lagging content relevancy

Not providing networking opportunity

Intructor, one-to-many learning style

Intimidating, excludes community

Graduation and assessment focused

Classroom based. Boring and outdated lessons

Essential reading

Frequently asked questions

Do not worry, here are some questions we always get for our program.

How much does HEX High Intensive cost?

HEX High Accelerator costs VND 20,000,000 per student.

What are the assessments like?

We don't believe in exams, so assessments (which we call checkpoints) have been designed to be practical so we can equip you with the right mindset, skillset, and toolset!

Our checkpoints, regardless of the unit, can range from reflective or research focussed (i.e. asking you a series of questions so you can explore your relationship/attitude/behavior with money and set some financial goals), and others will be practical (i.e. creating a business plan or completing a business case project).

Each checkpoint will be graded by our team of assessors, so you will get feedback as you progress through the course. Some checkpoints are a hurdle requirement and are graded as P/F, whereas others are scored. You will be required to submit all checkpoints within the program dates in order to receive your credit (That's 6 checkpoints in 6 weeks).

Can I receive academic credit for HEX High Intensive?

Yes! HEX High comes with a Certificate of Completion issued by an accredited university. This Certificate is issued by a global top university, so it's recognised by most universities for credit equivalency.

For the next generation of global changemakers.

The hybrid accelerator program for global citizen high schoolers.

Make better Higher Ed choices

Launch your start up ideas

Unlock global education pathways

Trusted by leading education providers:

The partnership with HEX brings a world of possibilities to our students. Our students are developing their personal skills, leadership mindset and the transferable skills needed to innovate for our collective future.

Unlock hidden talents through impact learning and actions.

NETFLIX QUALITY

Engaging video and story telling

LIVE WORKSHOPS

Cohort learning with masterclasses

INDUSTRY RELEVANT CONNECTION

Get real industry mentorship

INTERACTIVE LEARNING

Who said eLearning has to be boring?

FAST-TRACK YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNEY

Earn University-Level credentials

Learn the tools of a real workplace.

HEX High program is fantastic. Very in tune. Very positive vibe... I’m really excited to see my students jump on and experience it.

How does the program work?

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

Workshop 3

Workshop 4

Workshop 5

Workshop 6

In-Person Day 1: Thu 17th July

In-Person Day 2: Fri 18th July

In-Person Day 3: Sat 19th July

Designed and created alongside 50+ legends from leading companies

Unlock a global higher education pathway with RMIT University.

Still you, just amplified.

I loved every bit of my course with HEX because it let me put my creative ideas into an actual potential business. I get to engage with amazing industry mentors that I aspired to be one day. Highly recommend the program to anyone who dares to dream.

What makes HEX Ed different?

We believe in doing things we’re passionate about.

Communicate Strong relationships are built on communication.

People first, profits later Building an environment people like working in.

Stay fresh Take action. Do unique, fun things.

Keep your feet on the ground Be confident, but down-to-earth.

Meet some of your industry faculty.

2025 intakes now open

What our hexies are saying

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What are the assessments like?

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