Application for Swinburne Luminate Program

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Please note that a short video is required with your application.

Fields marked with an * are mandatory.

Program requirements

Prior to submitting your application for the Luminate Program, please verify that the program schedule aligns with your availability.

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays over a six-week period from approximately 9.30am to 4.30pm starting from 14 April to 19 May, and the showcase event will be held on 26 May 2026.

Do these dates and times fit your schedule?*

Please specify if you answer "other".

A little bit about you

Full name*

Email address*

Which most closely describes your gender?

Please specify if you answer "other".

What is your association with Swinburne?*

Please specify if you answer "other".

Which Swinburne school / area are you part of?*

*Please specify if you answer "other".

When will / did you graduate from Swinburne? Please answer N/A if not applicable.*

Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?

Please specify if you answer "other".

How did you hear about this program?*

*Please specify if you answer "other".

Did you attend or watch the Info Night session? The recording is available to watch on the Swinburne Innovation Studio website.*

Please list any co-founders who would be participating in the program with you (i.e. their name, email and connection to Swinburne). Answer "sole founder" if this does not apply to you.*

A little bit about why you want to join this program

What is the name of your startup?*

In 150 words or less, describe what your startup does and the problem it solves.*

Word count: 0 / 150

Please provide a URL to your video.*

Please visit the FAQs on our website for more info. If you encounter any issues or have questions about your video, please don't hesitate to contact us at innovationstudio@swinburne.edu.au.

What stage is your startup at?*

Which area do you need the most support with during the program?

Validating your solution Understanding your customers Refining your business or financial model Designing and building a prototype Setting up your business structure Developing a go-to-market plan Pitching and presenting your startup Building your team and roles Raising funding

Tell us about the main challenge/s you’re currently facing in this area.*

What do you hope to achieve by focusing on this during the program?*

Please note that the Luminate Program is designed for early-stage startups heading toward the MVP or prototype stage.

Does your startup have any online presence? If so, please provide any relevant links.*

Have you received any funding for your startup?*

Please specify if you answer "other".

Do you consider your startup or idea to be a social enterprise? A social enterprise seeks to generate positive social or environmental impact, whether nonprofit or for-profit.

Have you or your co-founders completed other Innovation programs at Swinburne or elsewhere?

Please specify if you answer "Yes". Which program and when? What was the name and 1 sentence summary of the business at that time?

Have you or any of your co-founders participated in any kind of innovation program before (at Swinburne or externally) with a different idea or just as an individual?