Helping research founders build and scale investable ventures
TRAM Air supports the University of Melbourne's top research teams in building and scaling impactful, investable ventures.
Designed to help founders create sustainable and viable businesses, the program provides tailored guidance to expand team capabilities and equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed for successful capital raising.
Through support from world-class domain-expert mentors, resident entrepreneurs, and direct connections to the investment community, teams gain hands-on experience in investment readiness, go-to-market strategies, and investor engagement.
Delivered through workshops, mentor sessions and pitch practices, TRAM Air prepares founders to confidently navigate the fundraising process, fostering growth from founder to CEO.
Key outcomes include investment readiness, refined business models and direct conversations with investors, positioning teams for long-term success.
Interested in joining TRAM Air?
FAQs
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The Tram Air program is designed for startup teams working towards their investment raising goals.
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Participants are required to attend a three-hour session in-person, per week. In addition, you’ll be spending time meeting with your mentor and working on your business.
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To be considered for the program, the team:
1) must have an incorporated business entity (startup);
2) and at least one of the following:
a) to be commercialising IP that is licensed or assigned from the University of Melbourne.
b) have a research affiliation with the University of Melbourne with at least one founding (key) team member being a researcher, graduate researcher, student, alumni of or honorary from the University of Melbourne, or a University of Melbourne-affiliated organisation, including Medical Research Institutes and hospital partners;
Preferred:
3) previous participation in one of the TRAM programs (Track, Runway, TRAMx).