WADE Institute: Venture Capital Catalyst Program

An immersive executive education program equipping you with the best practice tools and skills to make successful early-stage venture capital investments.

Overview

Access Australia’s most innovative investor network and supercharge your investment portfolio with the skills, tools and knowledge to invest in high- growth, early-stage startups.

Led and delivered by world-class local and international VC experts, you will access Australia’s most innovative and diverse entrepreneurial network.

Alongside an online intensive, you’ll receive 3 months 1-on-1 mentoring and support, and continued learning through in-person events and bespoke masterclasses.

Registrations are welcome from up-and-coming and experienced angel, corporate venture, family office, and investment professionals.

Spring 2026 Program

Delivered online in two 5-day sprints, alongside exclusive events, a Demo Day and 3-months mentoring

• Meet & Greet: 7 October (evening, in-person)
• Program Intensive: 12-16 & 26-30 October, 9am–1pm (online)
• Demo Day: 21 October (in-person and online)
• Investment Thesis Session: 6 November, 12-2pm (online)
• End of Program Dinner: 26 November, 6-8pm (in-person)

Delivered by Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, Parkville, VIC

$12,590pp (+GST)

Victorian residents save 10% thanks to LaunchVic (while places remain)