Companies that shape the future are the ones willing to invest in it.
The NextGen Innovators Program gives you a direct path to back bold ventures, emerging leaders, and the ideas shaping tomorrow’s economy.
This 12-week global experience equips ambitious thinkers with the skills, mindset, and networks to launch new ventures, drive change inside organisations, and lead the next wave of business innovation.
Show that your company builds leadership, shapes innovation, and drives the economy’s next chapter.
WHAT IS THE NEXTGEN INNOVATORS PROGRAM?
A global entrepreneurship program for people ready to build, lead, or launch something new.
The NextGen Innovators Program develops the thinkers, builders, and changemakers who will shape tomorrow’s economy.
This 12-week experience is structured across two high-impact phases:
- A four-week innovation retreat in Thailand focused on leadership, strategic thinking, and venture building.
- An eight-week marketing and growth program in Sydney or online, equipping participants with the skills to scale ventures, drive organisational change, and build resilient business models.
The program combines real-world challenges, expert mentoring, and venture execution preparing ambitious thinkers to lead, build, and innovate with real-world impact.
This is where future-ready talent takes shape.
Participants leave with:
- Dual qualifications: Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication + Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
- A validated business idea or venture
- A growth mindset geared towards innovation and adaptability
- A global network of mentors, peers and industry contacts
- A complete toolkit for launching ideas, leading projects, or growing within their industry
WHY COMPANIES ARE GETTING BEHIND US
Innovation leaders aren’t doing it alone. They’re backing programs that are already delivering.
Align with Goals That Matter
NextGen supports national skills development, future workforce readiness, and small business growth. Sponsoring the program helps your brand stay aligned with the priorities that matter most to your organisation.
Real Outcomes You Can Share
Speak to what your support made possible—participant numbers, qualifications earned, ventures launched, and program milestones. It’s the kind of impact you can include in funding reports, stakeholder updates or ESG tracking.
Credibility in Innovation
Get recognised for backing capability, innovation, and future skills. Your support is visible across events, campaigns, and public materials with real activity behind it.
Outcomes Without the Lift
Join an initiative that supports future-skills development, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience without needing to build your own. It’s plug-and-play alignment with a nationally recognised, globally delivered initiative.
SPONSORSHIP PATHWAYS
Global Hackathon Sponsorship
Back a prize in our global pitch competition. Winners earn entry into the full program.
Gold
Ideal for company’s ready to lead with visibility, influence, and impact.
- Exclusive “Powered by” branding on all hackathon materials and platforms
- Opportunity to set a challenge for participants
- Judge representation on the final panel
- Mentions across all social media and media channels
- Post-event collaborative webinar / panel sharing insights and impacts
- Option to award a branded scholarship
Silver
For company’s looking to contribute meaningfully and be part of the spotlight.
- Shared branding on event materials and website.
- Opportunity to host a virtual mini-masterclass or keynote.
- Logo placement on the finalist pitch showcase.
- Mentions in select social and email campaigns.
- Option to co-fund a partial scholarship.
Bronze
A low-lift way to show support and stay visible.
- Logo placement on website and post-event content.
- Acknowledgment during launch and closing ceremonies.
- Inclusion in thank-you posts and event wrap-up.
Custom Sponsorship
Looking to do things differently? Let’s build something together.
We welcome creative partnerships that go beyond the standard tiers — whether that’s in-kind contributions (like platforms, tools, services), co-branded initiatives, or something unique to your company’s strengths and goals.
Let’s shape a partnership that reflects your company’s values and the future you want to help build.
Support real innovation. Back emerging talent.
Download the prospectus to see exactly how your company can get involved—what you’ll contribute, what you’ll gain, and why it matters.
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY?
MNM STARTUPS ARE “STREET SMART”
Deep dive into the top mnm Startups
Kear Store
… A Bangkok born designer who at that time lived in a small apartment in Bondi Beach, Sydney.
REWILDIN
… Connecting holidaymakers and landowners to unlock unique nature getaways in Australia.
KAIZEN
… Creation of a coffee bar serving speciality coffee with a focus on quality, creativity and customer experience.
Study Anywhere
… Study Anywhere is an online platform that helps international students to find the right course in Australia.
Petfectlove
… We become an extension of your family, caring for your furry friend any time you’re unable to.
Heart Soul Hoops
… Will revolutionize basketball training and development for female basketball.
Atelier Stefani
… Get your hands on a pair of unique and handcrafted leather shoes for a special occasion or just everyday life..
Mind Health School
Make your mind your greatest asset and create lasting happiness from within, with Nikki.
Bio Mimesis
… The more our world functions like the natural world, the more likely we are to endure on this home that is ours…
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