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Frequently Asked Questions: Startmate Accelerator
Startmate
Accelerator
Frequently Asked Questions: Startmate Accelerator

By

Bell Allen

October 16, 2025

Everything you need to know before applying to Startmate — from who we fund, to how we pick, to what you actually get out of the program.
From inbox overload to AI magic: the story of Ninja AI
Accelerator
From inbox overload to AI magic: the story of Ninja AI

By

Nora Schertwitis

October 15, 2025

Marcus is the founder of Ninja AI, an AI-powered inbox that doesn’t just help you write emails; it actually does the work inside them.
Medlo + Doccy: the new operating system for healthcare without walls
Accelerator
Medlo + Doccy: the new operating system for healthcare without walls

By

Nora Schertwitis

October 15, 2025

When Louis Sisk and Jordi Hermoso describe Australia’s healthcare system, they don’t mince words.“It’s broken. Understaffed, overworked, and designed for a world that doesn’t exist anymore."
How to Write a Killer Application for the Student Founder Bootcamp
Student Founder Bootcamp
How to Write a Killer Application for the Student Founder Bootcamp

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

You don’t need to sound like a startup veteran to get into the Student Founder Bootcamp. In fact, you’ll stand out more if you don’t. Spoiler: we ain't looking for your CV.
How to Explore Being a Founder (Without Dropping Out of Uni)
Student Founder Bootcamp
How to Explore Being a Founder (Without Dropping Out of Uni)

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

The Student Founder Bootcamp isn’t a program for people who’ve already started companies - it’s for students who want to try what founding feels like (without the dropping out of uni part)
What Is the Founder Challenge (and Why Errybody Should Try It Once)
Student Founder Bootcamp
What Is the Founder Challenge (and Why Errybody Should Try It Once)

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

Most students hear “startup” and think of unicorns, pitch decks and billion-dollar ideas. But founders rarely start there. They start by noticing things that could be better and do something about it.
What Is the Student Founder Bootcamp?
Student Founder Bootcamp
What Is the Student Founder Bootcamp?

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

You don’t have to call yourself a founder to join the Student Founder Bootcamp. In fact, mooooost students who join aren’t founders yet (they’re just curious). Here's the tea....
From distraction to focus: How HEYSTU is reimagining ADHD support, one desk at a time
Accelerator
From distraction to focus: How HEYSTU is reimagining ADHD support, one desk at a time

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

Executive dysfunction is one of the biggest daily challenges for people living with ADHD. STU is a standalone companion that sits on your desk and is activated by a simple “Hey, STU”.
Integuide: The AI Platform Built to Future-Proof Your Technical Workforce
Accelerator
Integuide: The AI Platform Built to Future-Proof Your Technical Workforce

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

In the world of physical machinery from elevators and vending machines to complex mining equipment a critical resource is quietly disappearing: tacit knowledge. Enter Integuide.
From patient to pioneer: How Grace Toombs is reimagining women’s health with June
Accelerator
From patient to pioneer: How Grace Toombs is reimagining women’s health with June

By

Bell Allen

October 14, 2025

“I was a Med Student, I lived in a major city and I only got screened because I was in surgery. What happens to women who don't have that access?" That question became the seed of June.
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