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Launch your creative career, on your own terms.

A nine-week creative enterprise program for high school students.
  • 50% online, 50% in-person learning
  • Graduate in 6 weeks, with a portfolio
  • Learn from Australia’s leading artists and creatives
  • Sell your work to a real audience
  • Build alongside your art practice, not instead of it
4.8
(3K reviews)

testimonials

Real stories from real learners sharing their experiences, growth, and success with Future Minds.

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“Future Minds gave me the perfect support I needed to launch my business. I wouldn't have been able to do it myself."

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Kayya

Founder @ Kayya Crafts

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“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.”

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Ruesa

Independent artist

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“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.”

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Hadija

Co-founder @ Gumnut Echo

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"It's like a kickstarter for your business. I'm making more connections and building more opportunities than I ever expected."

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Mona

CEO @ HennaHQ

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"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."

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Ziggy

Founder @ Floria Touch

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“Future Minds surrounds you with people who inspire you to grow, so many incredible connections and really cool people who can genuinely help you.”

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Ashutosh

CEO @ Ashan Industries

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“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."

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Yash

Co-founder @ Startup Link UniMelb

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"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 ."

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Hannah

Founder @ Letters Against ISO

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"Future Minds kickstarted my career in the social impact space. Their mentorship and guidance helped change me as a leader. "

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Arya

Former Chair at Victorian Government's Youth Congress

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"Future Minds opened my mind to entrepreneurship and social impact, something I think I wouldn’t have discovered not participating in the hackathon.

Through the program, I was inspired to attend the Yale Young Global Scholars program, where I met startup founders from all around the world."

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Ewa

Analyst @ Reserve Bank of Australia

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"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.

Through the program, I was even able to land an internship at an edtech startup, that molded me into a better entrepreneur."

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Khoi

Founder @ Aurora

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"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."

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Arshia

National Lead @ Encode Justice

Upcoming Cohort

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28 March – 5 April

(Application Deadline: 25 March)

Kick-start your learning with immersive workshops, real-world projects, and guidance from experienced mentors. Build practical skills and connect with a community of passionate learners.

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28 August – 5 September

(Application Deadline: 20 August)

Advance your knowledge through project-based learning, industry insights, and career-focused sessions designed to help you confidently apply your skills in real-world settings.

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Start with a Summit

The Innovation Summit is a one-day event that brings students from different schools together to work on a real problem. Most people start here, because it takes a single day and helps you deep dive into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

FutureHack is built for this

FutureHack is a six-week program where teams build and launch a real venture, then pitch it to real industry. Most people arrive with a rough idea and leave with a business, a pitch, and proof they can do it again.

Young Artists Centre

Young Artists Centre is an immersive, extracurricular retail program where you learn to price, sell and scale the things you make. Most people arrive thinking their work is a hobby and leave running a small business.

Let's have a conversation

Whether you're looking at joining a cohort, running something with your team, or exploring a longer partnership, the honest next step is a chat. We’d love to learn what you’re looking for.

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