THE ASCENT PROJECT
Empowering Women Founders
THE ASCENT PROJECT
Empowering Women Founders
THE ASCENT PROJECT
Empowering Women Founders
The Ascent Project, launched in partnership with Westpac in 2024, is revolutionising the way women Founders in Australia access education, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
The Ascent Project, launched in partnership with Westpac in 2024, is revolutionising the way women Founders in Australia access education, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
The Ascent Project, launched in partnership with Westpac in 2024, is revolutionising the way women Founders in Australia access education, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
Supporting partners
Supporting partners
Supporting partners
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
We’re doubling down on our mission not only to boost inclusivity and representation but establish them as enduring pillars in the startup ecosystem. In doing this, wish to not only inspire change but be the architects of a better, more diverse and inclusive future.
We’re doubling down on our mission not only to boost inclusivity and representation but establish them as enduring pillars in the startup ecosystem. In doing this, wish to not only inspire change but be the architects of a better, more diverse and inclusive future.
We’re doubling down on our mission not only to boost inclusivity and representation but establish them as enduring pillars in the startup ecosystem. In doing this, wish to not only inspire change but be the architects of a better, more diverse and inclusive future.
About the Program
About the Program
About the Program
Year one
Year one
Year one
In its first year, Ascent was intimate, but tested success and appetite with overwhelming results. Of hundreds of applicants, 50+ founders were selected and completed the incubator and accelerator programs.
In its first year, Ascent was intimate, but tested success and appetite with overwhelming results. Of hundreds of applicants, 50+ founders were selected and completed the incubator and accelerator programs.
In its first year, Ascent was intimate, but tested success and appetite with overwhelming results. Of hundreds of applicants, 50+ founders were selected and completed the incubator and accelerator programs.
50+
Founders
50+
Founders
50+
Founders
850+
Total attendees
850+
Total attendees
850+
Total attendees
97.7%
Positive reviews
97.7%
Positive reviews
97.7%
Positive reviews
$1.2M
Raised
$1.2M
Raised
$1.2M
Raised
Featured Testimonial
Featured Testimonial
Featured Testimonial
“So many people are offering to help, just because they love what we do and want to be part of StoryTribe’s journey.”
“So many people are offering to help, just because they love what we do and want to be part of StoryTribe’s journey.”
Yunmie Kim
Yunmie Kim
Founder, StoryTribe
Founder, StoryTribe
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