nvi@flinders.edu.au
(08) 8201 7928
Level 2, 1284 South Road Tonsley SA 5042
Welcome to Venture Dorm
Venture Dorm will help you take your business, product or service
from idea to market validation in as little as 8 weeks.
It is the ideal program for anyone asking themselves
‘What do I need to do to turn my business idea into reality?’
What is Venture Dorm?
Venture Dorm is a pre-accelerator program that will help you take your business, product or service from idea to market validation in as little as 8 weeks. It is a hands-on, immersive experience that’s perfect for all kinds of founders – including those who have a day job or are studying.
Venture Dorm is delivered in person at Flinders New Venture Institute at Flinders at Tonsley, with the option of joining in online via Microsoft Teams if necessary.
Limestone Coast and Barossa-Yorke-Mid North bespoke programs are run only if the required number of participants is reached.
The next SA-wide Venture Dorm round kicks off on Thursday, April 21st from 6:00 to 9:00pm. It will run every Thursday at the same time through to June 9th.
Applications are now closed for April’s intake, but you can still apply for future rounds.
Program Outcomes
Upon graduation from Venture Dorm, you will have:
- Defined your idea and developed a viable, sustainable business model
- An understanding of the Lean Startup principles
- Conducted customer development and validation
- Created and learned how to use a Purpose to Impact Canvas
- Created and pitched your business, service or product to experienced mentors
Venture Dorm Scholarships
City of Marion
Scholarship Overview
City of Marion is offering 6 places to young adults (aged 18 to 25) in the Venture Dorm Pre-Accelerator Program. You just need to be someone who lives, works or plays within the City of Marion council area.
The successful founders chosen will receive a fully sponsored place in the 8-week program, worth $995 ex. GST, and a 3-month membership within our incubator space, which includes a hot desk, meeting room access, and mentor support.
Flinders University Students & Alumni
Scholarship Overview
Flinders University students enjoy 50% off the cost of the program, instead of $995 (ex GST), only $497.5 (ex GST).
Flinders University alumni enjoy 25% off the cost of the program, instead of $995 (ex GST), only $746.25 (ex GST).
MORE INFORMATION
If you’d like to know more about the Venture Dorm Program and how you can get involved, contact the Program Coordinator Katrina Lee.
Contact number: 8201 7874
Email: katrina.lee@flinders.edu.au
WHERE WE ARE
Level 2, Flinders University at Tonsley
1284 South Road
Tonsley SA 5042
Email: nvi@flinders.edu.au
Phone: (08) 8201 2256
