We bring real world learning into the classroom
Where young people learn to think like founders and back themselves.
Problem-solving, communication, working through the messy middle. The capabilities every future needs, picked up by building.
They meet angels, mentors and founders throughout the program. They leave with contacts in industry most adults spend years trying to build.
They take an idea and turn it into a working business, tested on real customers. By the end they've got something real to show for it.
Every young person walks away with …
They join a network of ambitious young people from across the country. The kind of peers who start things, back each other, and don't wait for permission.
They've stood in front of real founders and investors. They stop doubting whether they belong in the room
They leave knowing they can make things happen. A story they carry into every application and interview after.
Problem-solving, communication, working through the messy middle. The capabilities every future needs, picked up by building.
They meet angels, mentors and founders throughout the program. They leave with contacts in industry most adults spend years trying to build.
They take an idea and turn it into a working business, tested on real customers. By the end they've got something real to show for it.
They join a network of ambitious young people from across the country. The kind of peers who start things, back each other, and don't wait for permission.
They've stood in front of real founders and investors. They stop doubting whether they belong in the room
They leave knowing they can make things happen. A story they carry into every application and interview after.
How Future Minds works
We believe the best learning happens when students build something of their own and put it in front of a real audience. That's a different experience from being taught how business works.
Our Programs
We deliver curriculum-aligned innovation and enterprise programs for schools across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Each program meets students at a different point, from a first taste of what building looks like to a venture with paying customers. Whether you're chasing your first idea, launching a real venture or making your first sale, we'll help you get there.
Innovation Summit
A one-day summit, where students dive into the world of innovation. Learn how to work in diverse teams, identify real challenges & pitch a bold idea.
FutureHack
A 6-week program, where students build a real business from scratch. Learn how to validate your idea, build a viable business model & pitch to investors.
Young Artists Centre
A retail program, where students earn their first income. Learn how to price your products and services, sell at local markets and commercialise at scale.
Our Impact
We've spent almost a decade putting young people in front of industry. We're youth-founded and youth-led, and our programs are mapped to the curriculum, run in regional towns, low-income suburbs and multicultural communities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
Supporting students and professionals on their journey to growth and success.
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have learned to innovate, build and launch their ideas.
giving students practical, future-focused learning from day one.
including experienced angel investors, founders and operators who guide them through the journey.
backing us to create high-energy learning opportunities for young people.
Supporting students and professionals on their journey to growth and success.
Supporting students and professionals on their journey to growth and success.
including the regional and remote communities who rarely get access to opportunities like this.
delivering learning experiences that inspire confidence and growth.
Customer testimonials
Here are the students who built something with us. They come from schools across Australia and the Asia Pacific, and most of them started with no idea and no interest in business.
“Future Minds gave me the perfect support I needed to launch my business. I wouldn't have been able to do it myself."
Founder @ Kayya Crafts
“I’ve grown so much. I've gained the confidence to show my art business and tell my story, and it made me more comfortable applying for future galleries and markets.”
Independent artist
“Future Minds helped us sell at real markets, and we had our best sales day yet. Nearly everyone bought something because they'd come to support us. It was humbling to be so supported and recognised.”
Co-founder @ Gumnut Echo
"It's like a kickstarter for your business. I'm making more connections and building more opportunities than I ever expected."
CEO @ HennaHQ
"It's something you shouldn't miss. The journey of running a business can feel lonely at times, since it's not always seen as a 'stable' path, but the people in this program are truly amazing and inspiring."
Founder @ Floria Touch
“Future Minds surrounds you with people who inspire you to grow, so many incredible connections and really cool people who can genuinely help you.”
CEO @ Ashan Industries
“Future Minds was exactly what I needed. There are many problems in the world, and I knew I wanted to solve them, but it was always difficult to discuss these issues with students my age. It gave me the opportunity to meet with students who wanted to change the world."
Co-founder @ Startup Link UniMelb
"Participating in FutureHack was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The program opened up my eyes to the power and impact of social entrepreneurship. It helped me see that I could combine my love for helping others with business ."
Founder @ Letters Against ISO
"Future Minds kickstarted my career in the social impact space. Their mentorship and guidance helped change me as a leader. "
Former Chair at Victorian Government's Youth Congress
"It opened my mind to social impact and entrepreneurship, something I never would have discovered without participating. Later, I was inspired to attend the Yale Young Global Scholars program, where I got to meet startup founders from all around the world."
Analyst @ Reserve Bank of Australia
"Future Minds has been one of the most influential events in my life! Their ability to scout some of the best mentors and generate an environment of productive innovation is incredible. Immediately after, it helped me land an internship at an edtech startup."
Founder @ Aurora
"It’s different from any other event I’ve participated in. Whether you want to work in a startup or not, Future Minds allows you to meet so many new people and make new connections."
National Lead @ Encode Justice
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