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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
Even Iron Man needs a team to help him save the world. It's time to channel your own hero's journey and take your entrepreneurial journey global. Channel your main character's energy!
We've helped over 3,000 founders achieve their goals, just like you can.
Day 8-9
Weekends! Explore the country on your own
Go try a 'magic' coffee, explore the winery or get 1-1 mentoring over brunch.
Founder / Business Owner
"I'm stuck! I've got this incredible idea, but I feel overwhelmed by everything I need to do to get it off the ground. There's marketing, legal stuff, building the actual product... I just don't know where to start."
Is this you?
During the 2 weeks on HEX International Program
Day 13-14
Pitch + Farewell
Present your idea in front of leading investors and innovators. Complete your portfolio with new skills!
Day 10-11
Industry tours + Networking night
Visit Industry legends like Google & Microsoft, then network with startup peers.
Day 11-12
Branding & PR + Setting up your business
Now that you have a startup idea, let's make it famous! Learn how to navigate a busy market.
Day 1-2
Explore the culture in Melbourne, Australia
Get a tour from the locals, explore the food scene and connect with your cohort.
Day 6-7
Create prototype UI + Pitching 101
Rapid prototyping workshop and learn what makes a great pitch.
Day 3-4
Set your goals + leadership mindset
Plan your business future. Learn more about what kind of leader you want to be.
Day 4-5
Build your personal brand + Investor meeting
Level up your LinkedIn, with a professional photoshoot and learn how to voice your mission.
This is the experience of a lifetime.
Rejuvenated with new ideas, business plan and ready to take on what's next.
Bring it on!
Check out some of our alumni experiences from our other programs around the world.
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 expression of interest here and complete your application to be eligible for scholarship.
1. Complete your expression of interest
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 select the winner before mid May 2024.
Offer Ends
Want to chat with someone? Email us at hello@startwithhex.com
Application Closed
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I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone. The HEX program is just so useful and everyone should do it regardless of if you are an aspiring entrepreneur or not. It makes you look at things differently and consider alternatives to the norm.
Benji Hart
HEX Alumni 2023
HCMC MELB
Entrepreneur Exchange
Calling all entrepreneurs looking to launch their startup into the Melbourne Australia ecosystem!
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ENTREPRENEUR EXCHANGE
The ultimate accelerator program to get you from A to Z in just 2 weeks.
Are you ready to take the first step on your international business journey? HEX has partnered with the City of Melbourne to offer two aspiring entrepreneurs an incredible scholarship opportunity.
The intensive two-week Melbourne program, conduct market research and validate your global business idea, pitch to potential investors and receive valuable feedback, learn from industry leaders and mentors who will guide you on the path to success, build a network of like-minded entrepreneurs and forge lifelong connections.
This scholarship is your chance to take your business idea abroad and turn it into a reality. Apply today!
Let's focus on your next move.
Things you need to know
- Total of TWO scholarships available
- HCMC <> MELB Scholarships
- 2 Available
- Candidates must be Vietnam residents / based businesses looking to launch into Australia
- Not to be exchanged for cash
- Flights are NOT included
Ideally, the startups will be looking at one of the target sectors for City of Melbourne, but it's not essential:
- Biotechnology
- Climate technology
- Digital games
- Sports technology
- Education technology
What are you waiting for?
Date
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TBC in 2024
(Sept - Nov period)
Location
Melbourne
Australia
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Scholarships
Worth up to $7000 AUD for your program + 14 days accommodation
What's included?
- 2-week HEX International Program
- 14 nights Accommodation
- 30+ Industry Workshops
- Networking and Events
- 1-1 Industry Mentoring
- Access to Co-Working Spaces
- Personal Branding + Photoshoot
- Welcome Dinner + Farewell Lunch
Launch Your Global Business: Win a Scholarship to Our International Entrepreneurship Program
Why Melbourne?
Experience the vibrant and growing Aussie startup scene 😎 while sipping a flat white coffee in the sunshine.
Melbourne, Australia, is one of the world’s most livable cities – so clearly something good is happening Down Under!
Melbourne is the ideal location to start or relocate 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.
126% Growth
Our early-stage startup value has more than doubled in a year - up to $23.6B (AUD)
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Source: City of Melbourne
42th Global
Melbourne kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023
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Source: Startup Blink
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
Network
Over 30+ industry connection
Expand your network and your networth across the APAC region.
Accelerate
Launch your business in just 14 days
Start with an idea and finish with an investor ready pitch.
Pitch It
End-to-end learning with real impact
Pitch your unbelievable ideas in front of the ecosystem and investors.