Discover Joondalup’s Business Support Programs, designed to accelerate your business journey. From startup bootcamps to specialised support for entrepreneurs, our programs are tailored to foster innovation and growth for businesses at any stage.

Innovate Joondalup – Business Support Programs
Innovate Joondalup is committed to helping local businesses and entrepreneurs succeed through its Business Support Programs, designed to provide valuable resources at every stage of growth.
These programs are free of charge and open to eligible businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs within the City of Joondalup.
In 2025 we partnered with leading training providers to deliver the following specialised support programs:
- Level Up - Hello Monday: Tailored for female entrepreneurs and facilitated by Hello Monday, Level Up focuses on developing business goals, actions, values, and service delivery, providing mentoring, resources and networking opportunities to empower women in business.
- Plus Eight Sprint: Delivered by Spacecubed, this program focuses on rapid development for startups, helping to refine business models and scale quickly. This Pre-Accelerator Program offers six weeks of free mentorship, plus access to investors and advisors to further refine business ideas and skills.
- Upskill for Business: Provided by Business Station, this program is designed for business owners, managers and key staff seeking to strengthen their financial, operational and marketing skills. It will support the development of technical and strategic skills critical for operations, digital marketing, financial management and sales.
- Practical AI: Led by The Excellence Project, this program provides practical knowledge on a variety of AI tools, which can be immediately implemented to boost productivity and efficiency.
Expressions of Interest for 2025 have closed.
To stay updated on the 2026 Innovate Joondalup Business Support Programs, sign up for the Joondalup Business eNewsletter for the latest launch details.
For further business support information, please feel free to reach out to business@joondalup.wa.gov.au

Women in business
Uptown Women
Uptown Women fosters gender equality and strengthens our business community through networking, professional development, and mentoring.
To sign up to our Uptown Women mailing list, please complete the online form.

Entrepreneurship
Joondalup Innovation Challenge
Every September, the Joondalup Innovation Challenge invites up to 200 students to participate in simulated startup projects.
For more information on the programs available, contact the City’s Economic Development Team on 9400 4000 or business@joondalup.wa.gov.au.