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Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship): price, who can join and alternatives

Catalysr is a startup accelerator for migrant and refugee founders, which it calls Migrapreneurs. Its NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship is a free 8-week programme on Thursday evenings, alternating between in-person sessions at Haymarket HQ in Sydney and Zoom. Fellows join an alumni community with events and dinners.

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Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship) at a glance

WhatDetailSource
Who it's forMigrapreneurs based in NSWcatalysr.com.au
BackgroundHigh-performing migrant and refugee entrepreneurscatalysr.com.au
WhereIn-person evenings at Haymarket HQ, Sydney, alternating with Zoomcatalysr.com.au
Recent activity2026 Intake 2 runs 15 October to 3 December 2026catalysr.com.au
Upcoming eventWrap-up session on 3 December, in person at Haymarket HQcatalysr.com.au
ScheduleThursdays 6pm to 8pmcatalysr.com.au
PriceFree, subsidised by Investment NSWcatalysr.com.au
EligibilityAt least one first-generation migrant or refugee co-foundercatalysr.com.au
CommunityWhatsApp, Slack, events and dinnerscatalysr.com.au
Track recordSays it has supported over 1300 Migrapreneurs from 87 countries since 2016catalysr.com.au

Who it suits

  • Migrant and refugee founders at idea or early stage
  • International students who can legally work in Australia
  • Founders who need evening, partly online sessions

Who it doesn't suit

  • Founders born in Australia without a migrant co-founder
  • Scaling startups past early stage (Catalysr's separate growth programme suits them better)
  • People wanting a casual drop-in meetup

Alternatives to Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship)

CommunityPriceEntry rule
AI Salon SydneyNot publishedRSVP via Meetup or Luma
Ascent Valley Sydney Pitch NightsNot publishedBuy a ticket; apply separately to pitch
FishburnersFrom $89 a month, or $54.92 a month billed annually (currency not named)Open sign-up for the Founders Passport; Residency is selective
HealthHaus by LiveHausAUD 40 to AUD 60 per ticketBuy a ticket on Humanitix; places limited
Her Collective SpaceA$5RSVP on Meetup
Launch CampFree; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named)Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval
Manly EntrepreneursNot publishedRSVP on Meetup
One Roof Sydney$5 first walk, $15 returning (currency not named); members freeBook on Luma; non-members welcome

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Questions about Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship)

Does it cost anything?
No. The fellowship is fully subsidised by Investment NSW.
Is it in person?
Partly. Thursday sessions alternate between Haymarket HQ in Sydney and Zoom, and are recorded.
Who can apply?
Teams with at least one first-generation migrant or refugee co-founder, including international students allowed to work.
What happens after?
Fellows join the alumni community and get a priority pathway into Catalysr's growth programme.

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Website
catalysr.com.au
Price
Free
Entry rule
Apply for a fellowship intake
Format
8-week hybrid fellowship with in-person evenings at Haymarket HQ, then alumni events
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