2026 TOMORROW MAKERS SPARK PROGRAM
The Tomorrow Makers SPARK supports early-stage social entrepreneurs to test their ideas and plan how to turn them into social enterprises that make a real impact in your community.
Throughout the 18-week program, delivered in partnership with Impact Boom, you'll gain essential business skills needed to develop a successful social enterprise business model. You'll connect with other passionate changemakers and expand your professional network.
And receive up to $20,000 in grant funding to support you through the program and develop your social enterprise.
How it works:
Over 18 weeks, you'll explore, test and pitch your social impact ideas through interactive sessions, with support from industry experts and mentors.
2026 program components include:
1. Weekly online group workshops. Led by Entreprenuer-in-residence Tom Allen, Impact Boom and experienced facilitators, these sessions offer opportunities to learn, network and share with peers.
2. Two-day immersive session
Participate in a powerful in-person learning experience with your cohort and industry leaders.
3. Business for Good Network (BFGN)
Connect with your cohort, Tomorrow Maker Alumni and purpose-led social entrepreneurs and gain access to further learning, events and resources online through the BFGN.
4. Business Mentor
You'll be matched with a business mentor to support you throughout the program.
5. Online learning
Access key knowledge, practical exercises and valuable insights online through the BFGN.
6. Tomorrow Makers SPARK Showcase and immersive
Present your ideas at AMP Foundation’s flagship event.
Tuesday 27 October, 12pm to Wednesday 28 October, 9pm 2026 in Sydney, NSW
7. Grant Funding
Receive up to $20,000* in grant funding to support you through the program and to develop your social enterprise.
Eligibility and application:
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. An individual or small team of up to 2 people that are driven to create positive social change in their communities.
2. Your initiative must be for profit, for purpose and meet the definition of a ‘social enterprise’.
3. Must be a new social enterprise idea or scaling an existing operation into a new territory or market.
4. You are currently living in Australia and are a permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen.
5. Social Enterprises must be focused on supporting the conditions for Economic Empowerment at the community level.
6. Must be able to commence and participate in the all program components starting in June 2026.
Explore the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
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