Launch Lab Programme

Become work-ready by learning the professional skills that employers want.

Launch Lab is a free, online programme for ADF veterans and their partners to help you test, develop or progress your business idea in a safe and supported environment.

• Dig deeper into your business idea – the why, what and how?
• Build confidence in your idea, story and capabilities
• Connect with like-minded ADF partners and family members
• Understand your strengths and how to transfer your skills that will help you thrive in the rapidly changing world of work!
• Not sure if business is for you? If you decide self-employment isn’t for you, you’ll still walk away with valuable tools to help you take another path with confidence.

This programme runs throughout the year, to get notified of the next session please email your interest.

Small Biz Must Knows Programme

Business awards are powerful yet underused growth tools, building credibility, attracting customers, and creating new opportunities.

This new masterclass for veterans and members of the ADF community, reframes awards as a practical business tool — not for self-promotion, but for strengthening credibility, building partnerships, and opening up new opportunities.

Drawing on real-world experience, Shannon Hennesy, business owner, award finalist and spouse of an active ADF member, will show you how to –
🌟 Identify the right awards
🌟Craft strong applications
🌟Use recognition as part of a broader profile and communications strategy.

There’s plenty of time for Q&As and short breaks are built into the masterclass.

😃 Free!
📅 Thursday 21 May, 10am–3pm (AEST)
🖊️ Learn more and register today

Enterprise Accelerator Programme

If you’re looking to scale your business, don’t miss the Enterprise Accelerator. Choose from a number of inspiring talks, workshops and expert masterclasses over this five-day Enterprise Accelerator Programme. Build your professional network with ADF entrepreneurs across Australia.

• Free, online and delivered over five days – join from the comfort of your home or office
• Pick and choose from facilitated sessions, inspiring Founder’s talks, practical workshops and expert masterclasses.

What You Will Learn

• Develop new skills, including small business best-practice
• Learn how to build your brand in the digital economy
• Ask questions, get inspired and learn from successful ADF business owners
• Build your professional network with entrepreneurs across Australia

Win Funding for Your Business

You could win $2,500 in seed funding to help grow your business! You control all equity (no strings attached). Prize includes three months of mentoring and promotion through the enterprise ecosystem.