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Explore your entrepreneurial spirit in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 🇻🇳
5.0
500+ students
Accelerate your career on the 2-week study abroad, learn from industry mentors, make lifelong connections, and earn university credits – you can do everything all at once!
Cardiff University students are eligible for up to £3,000* scholarship for any 2024 programs. (T&C apply)
This exclusive offer has ended:
We're industry-backed education.
Past experts on the program are from:
Learn high-demand business skills in the program:
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Branding & PR
Influence
Leadership
Product Prototype
Networking
Pitching
Public speaking
Identify market & trend
Innovation
Cultural Literacy
Strategy
With over 30 sessions and workshops, you'll meet incredible mentors across all industries from Tech, AI, Startups, FinTech, Social Impact and many more.
85%
Of HEX alumni go on to launch their startups or land a job within 4 months of completing the program
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Data collected since 2017
$175+ million
Generated to Australian startup ecosystem by HEX alumni's impact
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Data collected since 2018
100+ businesses
Went through HEX programs and hackathons. Think Deloitte, ANZ, Asahi & City of Melbourne
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So, how does it work?
It's simple. Submit your application and tell us why you should be selected to be a part of Generation Next.
*You must attend all workshops and be able to travel to the trade mission.
1. Make sure your startup/business is a match to the current theme.
2. Tell us why you want to join the program in the application form
3. Hang tight. You'll hear from us soon to invite you to the interview.
4. We'll notify chosen candidates by 26 May 2025.
Generation Next
MAY
SUN 18
@ 11 PM
The ultimate accelerator to take your business to the next level.
Ready to scale, grow as a leader, and explore global opportunities? This is your launchpad for international impact.
HEX is proudly supported by the ASEAN-Australia Centre to offer 30+ aspiring entrepreneurs an incredible opportunity through fully funded grants.
This is your chance to take your business idea abroad and turn it into a reality.
Are you next?
Hello, Melbourne
Experience the vibrant and growing Aussie startup scene 😎 while sipping a flat white coffee in the sun.
Melbourne is the ideal location to scale, export or build partnerships for your entrepreneurial business, as it has an established, diverse and educated workforce, coupled with world-class universities and strong government support. Our startup community is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong social purpose.
38.4 Billion
The value of Melbourne's early-stage startup ecosystem has significantly increased. in 2025.
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Source: LaunchVic
32th Global
Melbourne kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2024
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Source: Startup Genome
50% Funding
Early-stage funding in Victoria has increased by more than 50% in year, to $1.136B (AUD)
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Source: City of Melbourne
Green Economy
Supported By:
19 June - 2 October, 2025
ASEAN, Australian and Timorese women leading economic growth. Fully funded grant program for women founders ready to fuel their ambition, build cross-border connections, and scale on a global stage.
Applications Closing Soon
Generation
Next
Empowering women founders to scale their business globally and drive economic growth.
Over 13 transformative weeks, Generation Next is designed to accelerate the business growth and economic empowerment of 30 early-stage female entrepreneurs from ASEAN, Australia and Timor-Leste. Generation Next blends online learning, tailored mentoring, and real-world business experiences to fast-track your startup's success.
To be eligible for the Generation Next program:
We're looking for businesses focused on climate tech, sustainability, green economy, energy transition, or other climate impact.
With rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, and evolving regulatory frameworks, our region needs to transition to sustainable solutions.
However, the pace of innovation, investment, and scalable implementation often lags behind. There is a growing opportunity for bold, solutions-driven entrepreneurs to lead this transformation — designing clean tech, unlocking green finance, and building climate-resilient infrastructure that powers long-term economic growth.
Upcoming Challenges:
💻 2026 Digital Economy
📚 2027 Education and Skills
💰 2028 Financial Services
Current Challenge: Green Economy
Business Eligibility
A startup, small business or social enterprise that has a prototype, early customers, or early revenue.
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Women
Early-stage female founders aged 18-40, from any eligible countries with business ideas or those who are entering the market.
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Eligible Countries
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Timor-Leste.
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How the program works?
12 weeks of online, interactive experiences and an unforgettable 7-day trade mission in Melbourne.
Founder / Business Owner
"I know the problem I’m solving is bigger than me. I’ve got traction, a vision, and the grit to grow — but I need the right platform, capital, and connections to take it beyond borders.
Kick off Generation Next: Thu 19 June 2025
Empowering women founders to build an economic future and impact businesses globally.
Week 5
Business Modelling
Business Model Canvas. Funding models.
Thu 31 July 2025
Week 8
Funding and Pitching
Raising capital. Finding investors
Thu 28 August 2025
Week 6
Designing Solutions Prototyping
User stories. Designing a MVP. Elements of branding. Marketing channels and digital marketing.
Thu 7 August 2025
*Mid program break on 14 August.
Week 7
Presenting
Presenting yourself and the business. Building a slide deck. Pitching tips and trick.
Thu 21 August 2025
Week 1
Founder's Mindset
What is innovation? Finding your idea. Cultivating the founder’s mindset. Choosing your co-founders.
Thu 3 July 2025
Week 4
Customer and Market
Identifying your customers. Empathy mapping. Market research process. Industry and competitor analysis.
Thu 24 July 2025
Week 2
Your Foundations
Understanding values. Personal values. Professional values.
Thu 10 July 2025
Week 3
Understanding the Problem
Convergent and divergent thinking. Problem statement. Rapid Prototyping.
Thu 17 July 2025
Week 9
Your Personal Brand
Understanding personal branding. Refining your personal brand.
Thu 4 September 2025
Week 13
Final Week
Established ongoing mentoring systems through our community.
Ongoing
Week 10
Communicating with impact and influence
Networking. Communicating as a leader. Pitch practice.
Thu 11 September 2025
*Week 11 is Trade Mission Week
Week 12
Reflections
Connections. Future planning.
Thu 2 October 2025
Week 11: in Melbourne, Australia.
Trade Mission from 15 - 21 September 2025
The 7-day trade mission in Melbourne offers one-on-one business meetings, exclusive networking opportunities, a government welcome dinner, and the chance to come together in person with your ASEAN, Australia and Timor-Leste cohort.
This immersive experience brings you face-to-face with industry leaders, investors, and key decision-makers, giving you a platform to forge global partnerships, apply everything you’ve learned, and scale your business with confidence.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will shape the future of your business.
Rejuvenated with new ideas, business plan and ready to take on what's next.
Check out some of our alumni experiences from our other programs around the world.
Over this program, I've had the most amazing opportunities, visiting the headquarters of big tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
I've had the opportunity to talk with amazing people who've offered eye-opening insights, support and knowledge. All in all, this is truly the program of a lifetime. It feels like my understanding has shifted, and as stressful and hectic as it was, it only enriched my knowledge and memories.
ANANYA SALIAN
HEX Alumni 2024
It’s truly been an experience like no other.
What's included?
✅ 13-week Generation Next program
✅ 7 nights Accommodation
✅ 4-star Accommodation
✅ 30+ Industry Workshops
✅ Networking and Events
✅ Return Flights to Melbourne
✅ Local Transport Costs
✅ Daily Meal Stipend
✅ Breakfast Included
✅ Coworking Space
✅ HEXPO Event Ticket
✅ University Certificate
✅ 1-1 Industry Mentoring
✅ Personal Brand
✅ Photoshoot
Value over $10,000 AUD:
All-inclusive in the Grant
Be part of the global women founders movement
Key Dates:
- Applications Close: 18 May 2025
- Successful Applicants Announced: 26 May 2025
- Kick off: 19 June 2025
- Online Program: 3 July–2 October 2025
- Melbourne Trade Mission: 15–21 September 2025
Who is HEX?
Generation Next is delivered by multi-award winning accelerator and leadership development company, HEX.
Since 2017, HEX has helped thousands of early-stage founders launch startups, get funding, or kick-start amazing tech and innovation careers.
Week 13
Final Week
Established ongoing mentoring systems through our community.
Ongoing
Week 12
Reflections
Connections. Future planning.
Thu 2 October 2025