Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment.

Curtin Ignition 2025 runs from Saturday 30 August to Friday 5 September 2025

What will you learn?

By the end of the week, you will have a business plan presentation and a clear way forward for your business idea.

You will also have:

• Learned how to explain your business opportunity in commercial terms;
• Learned a commercial approach in the development of innovative ideas;
• Learned how to identify good opportunities in a short period with minimal investment;
• Clarified your business idea, and tested it within a high calibre and safe environment;
• Had a great week of thinking time to accelerate your ideas.

What does it cost?

In order to maximise your investment, be prepared to commit one week to this intense and results focused program.

$3,750.00 (inc. GST) per person is your financial investment

Your fee includes materials, mentoring, networking sessions, buffet lunches, drinks and the final celebration dinner.

This program is heavily subsidised by Curtin scholarship funding, Ignition sponsors and the generosity of many people contributing their time. 

To apply for a scholarship please see the following links to view the criteria for each scholarship.

• City of Bayswater
• City of Cockburn
• City of Subiaco
• City of Swan
• City of Wanneroo
• Curtin Business School
• Curtin Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation
• Curtin Indigenous and TSI Scholarship
• CyberWest Hub
• DPIRD
• Landgate
• Peel Development Commission
• Town of Victoria Park
• Trailblazer
• Wrays

• Phone: 08 9266 4555
• Email: execed@curtin.edu.au