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HEX INNOVATION SPRINT: MELBOURNE

Accelerate your next innovative idea

Sprint Sprint 🚀 Monday 23 - Friday 27, September 2024

Launch your idea in 5 days. We're bringing together people with BIG IDEAS for an action-oriented program that will empower you to turn your ideas into reality. Whether you're an idea-stage founder or an intrapreneur ready to break free from creative hibernation, this program is the key to accelerating innovation in Melbourne city.

Applications close on:Monday 9 September, 2024

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Are you ready to innovate, but feeling lost on your own?

Launching something new can be a daunting journey, filled with uncertainties and roadblocks. The path to innovation is often a solitary one, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of the challenge.

That's where we come in. HEX understand the pain points of innovators like you who are navigating this uncharted territory. HEX Innovation Sprint is your 5-day innovation crash course that takes your idea to reality.

If you're sprinting for an idea. . .

We all have that idea we want to execute. Innovation Sprint program will kick you into gear and complete it within 5 days.

If you're launching a startup. . .

Stop wondering how and jump into now! Bring your pitch and let industry experts help you make it a reality tomorrow.

If you need to upskill . . .

Feeling stuck? Innovation Sprint will challenge your creative brain that get you thinking outside the box.

We're planning an impactful 5-days to designing to get you from point A to B. You're going to be embedded deeply into the Melbourne startup ecosystem and be treated as a Founder/CEO of your idea.

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Globally

Melbourne kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023.

126%

Growth

Our early-stage startup value has more than doubled in a year - up to $23.6B (AUD).

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Funding

Early-stage funding in Victoria has increased by more than 50% in year, to $1.136B (AUD).

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I’ve loved every minute of it and have learnt so much about both myself, the world of business and innovation. This is an experience that I would recommend anyone to join - the networks and knowledge I have gained are something that I will treasure for the rest of my life.

Isobel Lyons
Founder of Empower4Women
HEX Alumni, 2022

What you will be doing

Experience the vibrant and growing Aussie startup scene 😎 while sipping a flat white coffee in the sunshine.

Melbourne is the ideal location to start or relocate your entrepreneurial business - as it has an established, diverse and educated workforce - coupled with world-class universities and strong government support. Our startup community is dynamic and collaborative with a strong social purpose.

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Amazing Race

What's a sprint without a race?
Experience the epicentre of culture and food at Queen Victoria Market before you dive in head first in your business idea. Winner takes all!

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Kick-off

On your marks. Get Set. Go!
The Innovation Sprint kicks off with an absolute bang with a welcome from City of Melbourne and Global Victoria. Learn about goal setting and ambitions workshop. Follow by an official welcome dinner.

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Work Hard. Play Harder

Personal branding workshop. Content and Influence for professional growth - Masterclass. Get a professional headshots with Melbourne back drop before ending the day with happy hour with an inspiring Asian Hustle Network entrepreneur.

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Tech Tour + Pitch Baby

Want to see Innovation in practise. We have taken founders to places like Canva, Zendesk, Culture Amp and more. Global market validation then it's Pitch time baby! Get your idea in front of investors then heading out to the HEXPO VIP dinner!

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HEXPO 2024

Enjoy the VIP access to one of the best startup events of the year in Melbourne's calendar. From full day of inspiration from amazing speakers to after party. HEXPO2024 will help ignite the game-changer spirit within you.

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Final Day

It's never a good time to say goodbye. But we will try, starting with a closing brunch. Leadership and the Asian Identity - fireside chat. Reflections and Intentions workshop. With an optional - Melbourne street art and culture walking tour.

Get connected with legends from leading companies like...

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HEX Innovation Sprint gives you an unfair advantage

Every now and then, we all need that perfect place and atmosphere to hunker down and really dive into one specific task. That's where the HEX Innovation Sprint comes in, wrapping you up in all the resources you need to supercharge your next amazing idea and innovative solutions.

Australia's best mentors

When was the last time you connected to someone outside your circle? You'll meet industry legends from all industries. VC, CEO, Founders, Head of Product, and more.

Express your passion

You will be surrounded by the environment where your uniqueness idea is more than welcome. You'll be able to express your passion to the world!

Accelerate your ideas

The world need more do-er than philosopher. You will be able to articulate your idea into the reality better than before.

Innovator meet innovator

Connect with other innovator and impact maker like you who could potentially help with your idea. You'll be networking champ by the end of the week.

New confidence in your impact

Innovation Sprint will give you a new boost of confidence in yourself and your action. You will learn how to standout and be the most interesting person in the room.

Influential skills

You'll be able to deliver a confident, impact-focused pitch that engages and persuades the audience with support from pitch winner veterans.
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New ideas launched

That's around 50 startups every year since HEX was founded in 2017.

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs

HEX has helped thousands through our programs and hackathons.

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Industry connections

Within your cohort alone – to help you sprint your idea to market.

Partnered with the world's leading organisations

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Your investment

Don't wait – seize the chance to fuel your innovation and achieve real-world impact in Melbourne!

On-Shore Experience

Perfect for the local Melbournian or Aussie looking for the program experience without the extra.
$2,000AUD
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
10+ Cohort workshops
Culture & workplace tour
1-1 Coaching
Access to co-working space
Tech resources
Welcome dinneer
Farewell lunch
Daily working lunches
Visit to Melbourne Town hall, City of Melbourne and Victoria's startup hubs
HEXPO2024 Event VIP Ticket (value at $299 AUD)
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VIP Experience

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Perfect for those travelling into Melbourne from any city around the world for the experience.
$4,900AUD
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Everything in our On-shore Experience plus....
6-Night accommodation at a four-star hotel
Taxi to and from the airport
Branding service support
Daily breakfast
20% discount on HEX Ed
1-1 Mentoring with industry expert of your choice
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🚀 Places our alumni go . . .

And you will too :) in your own way!
We stay in touch with all our HEXies. With over 5000 alumni worldwide, our HEXies go on to achieve the career of their dreams and creating changes they want to see in the world.
"HEX Program was the most rewarding experience ever. There were business students, as well as engineering, science, law… people from everywhere. HEX gives you a little one-up in the world and an opportunity to find what you love."
Mary
Community Partnerships Manager @ Stone & Chalk | Finalist for the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards SA
"It all clicked when I found 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 | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Young Australian of the Year Finalist
"I had taken this significant step with the ambition of becoming self-sustainable and being a pillar of support for my parents, while empowering others like me."
Maria
Software Engineer @ SafetyCulture
Winner AFR Top 100 Future Leader
"HEX has taught me the value of resilience and powering through something even though it’s hard. Because by the time you come out at the other end, you may just be rewarded with something unexpected."
Roxanne
Account Manager @ The NPD Group
"I'm not scared of my career anymore."
Caitlin
Corporate Operations Engineer @ Google
"HEX kicked off my career in entrepreneurship, helped me land my first SaaS job, and got me interested in the world of crypto!"
Matt
Developer Relations Engineer | Head of Polygon Ecosystem @ Chainstack
"The best thing about this course is that I get to engage with amazing HEX mentor legends. I learnt that sometimes it is not always getting the HD marks that get you to where you want to go but it's simply enjoying your learning journey that makes the experience worthwhile."
Sheena
Event & Sales Coordinator @ Balgownie Estate Bendigo
"HEX program inspired my passion of data and scalability in order to bring my entrepreneurship and hustle in Australia."
Joel
Lead Data Engineer @ The Data Foundry | 5x AWS Certified Cloud and Data Engineer
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This is your golden ticket to the future

You're invited to the experience of a lifetime.
With HEX, we bring the industry's exclusivity to you. Our programs are not only designed to enhance your mindset and skills, but we will also connect you to the experience you need to have, the right mentor or maybe, even your future employer.

Anything you need to get you ready to take the next step!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

How much does HEX Innovation Sprint: Melbourne cost?

The HEX Innovation Sprint for Melbourne is $2000 AUD for any local (in Australia) or if you are getting your own accommodation.

Otherwise, $4900 AUD with a 4-star, 6 nights accommodation in the Melbourne CBD.

What's included in the price for HEX Innovation Sprint: Melbourne?

$4,900 AUD option includes:
- 6-night accommodation in a 4-star hotel (during one of the most lively weeks in the annual calendar in Melbourne – AFL Grand Final week)
- Taxi to and from the airport
- Farewell brunch and welcome dinner
- HEXPO2024 Event VIP tickets (on Thursday 26th valued at $299 AUD)
- Daily working lunches, coffees & snacks

$2,000 AUD option includes:
- Farewell brunch and welcome dinner
- HEXPO2024 Event VIP tickets (on Thursday 26th valued at $299 AUD)
- Daily working lunches, coffees & snacks

Are there any additional funding opportunities for this program?

We have over $1 million AUD in funding from various universities who are able to sponsor or subsidise your program cost. View our list of current available funding here.

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