Aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs from the Loddon, Campaspe, City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Macedon Ranges Local Government Areas are eligible to participate in these free activities.

The Startup Central Victoria pilot project was conducted in 2021-22 by the City of Greater Bendigo in partnership with LaTrobe Entrepreneurship & Innovation with funding from Regional Development Victoria.

In October 2022 a Consortium led by Clear Dynamics received funding from LaunchVic to continue the program activities. Consortium members include the Be.Bendigo, Bendigo Telco, City of Greater Bendigo, Committee for Echuca Moama, Emporium Creative Hub and Macedon Ranges Council. The program will continue to work closely with all previous partners and LGA’s.