Is your idea a startup?

TRAM Runway is a 12-week accelerator program supporting University of Melbourne research teams to transition from discovery to research commercialisation.

The program combines practical workshops with hands-on application, ensuring participants develop both knowledge and tools needed to found a research based startup.  

By the end of TRAM Runway, teams will have developed a business model, IP strategy, a clear roadmap for next steps, and increased confidence in advancing their entrepreneurial journey.

  • Develop and validate your business model 

  • Refine and test your ideas 

  • Strengthen your team’s capabilities 

  • Advance your commercial planning 

  • Pitch to investors and gain early feedback 

Why join?

Each team participates in a weekly 30-minute coaching session with the TRAM Runway Manager. These sessions offer focused, tailored support to address your team’s unique needs and guide you through the program’s content. 

Coaching   

Research teams with an entrepreneurial mindset who are committed to exploring commercialisation with a high impact project. 

We are looking for:

  • “During TRAM Runway, the learning trajectory was steep but the progress we made exceeded expectations. This would not have been possible without the unwavering support of all the TRAM team members, particularly Merida, who went above and beyond as my coach and sometimes go-to therapist. With Merida’s absolute belief in the potential of Vis-CAT, I went from a single person research idea to founding a startup company, developing our first digital prototype, bringing in expert team members and submitting a patent and trademark, all during the 12-week TRAM Runway program!”

    Christine Nearchou, Founder of Vis-CAT.  

  • “Merida made TRAM Runway a fun and valuable experience, even better than we were expecting. The startup journey can be lonely at times; TRAM Runway connected me with others on similar paths. Hearing from different experts each week also really helped to guide us along the way. With the support of the entire MEC community and dedicated mentors, we feel optimistic about our future success.”

    Nicole Jenkins, Founder and CEO of FeBI Technologies. 

Interested in joining TRAM Runway?