Business support programs

Innovate Joondalup – Business Support Programs 

Innovate Joondalup delivers a range of business support programs designed to help local startups, entrepreneurs and established businesses thrive right here in the City of Joondalup.

Led by expert industry training providers, these fully subsidised programs offer mentorship, hands-on learning and powerful networking opportunities to accelerate your success.    

The City has partnered with Business Station, Business Foundations, Spacecubed and Hello Monday to deliver the Innovate Joondalup 2026 Business Support Programs.

Places are limited and expressions of interest are now open for Joondalup based businesses.

Register your interest 

Program details:

The 2026 Innovate Joondalup program will deliver the following specialised support programs:

• AI and Innovation – Work Smarter Not Harder: This practical, real-world workshop is designed for small and growing micro- businesses that want to move beyond the basics and feel confident, capable and future-ready with AI.  Through a hands-on, interactive 3-hour workshop, participants will learn practical applications of AI that can be implemented immediately to drive innovation and growth. Delivered by Business Station.
• Digital and Social Media Essentials Workshop: The Digital and Social Media Essentials Workshop delivers rapid skill-building for local business owners. Delivered as a single, practical half-day workshop, this program provides everything business owners need to improve visibility, attract customers and manage their digital presence effectively. A personalised mentoring session will also be offered to participants of the workshop. This 1-on-1 session will be organised on different days. Delivered by Business Station.
• Level Up: The Level Up program is a practical, strategic pathway designed for micro- businesses and is especially tailored for women to set goals and grow their business. Combining mentoring, planning and community, the program offers bite-sized learning and 1:1 support to gain clarity and build confidence. Delivered by Hello Monday.
• Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Sprint:  An intensive six-week program designed for founders and early-stage businesses ready to gain traction and scale. Through weekly masterclasses, hands-on projects and 1:1 mentoring, participants build essential skills, validate ideas and fast-track growth. The program culminates in a pitch night, connecting you to a network of mentors and opportunities to accelerate your business. Delivered by Spacecubed.
• Understanding Numbers: This program helps business owners strengthen financial literacy and management skills. Participants will learn practical tools for budgeting, cashflow forecasting, understanding profit and loss and using cloud-based financial systems. Key topics include pricing for profit, managing debt, improving margins, interpreting financials for better decision making. Delivered by Business Foundations.

Key dates:

EOIs for all workshops open: Monday 1 December 2025. 

Deadline for submission: Saturday 31 January 2026.

Ongoing programs:

AARP Start: The AARP Start program is a free 12-week accelerator program giving Joondalup businesses access to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, a world-class test bed just 15 minutes from the city centre. This program helps you develop, test and showcase robotics and automation solutions in real-world industrial environments, accelerating your journey into the future of automation.

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For further business support information, please feel free to reach out to business@joondalup.wa.gov.au