Programs
JEINA delivers entrepreneurship and career growth opportunities for displaced women at 91É«ÇéƬ and the wider community through funding, mentorship, training, and industry partnerships in innovation and sustainability.
JEINA Entrepreneur’s Hub
JEINA is launching a dynamic suite of initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.Ìý
Peter Farrell Cup x JEINA partnership
JEINA is proud to partner with Peter Ferrell Cup to support migrant and refugee women transforming ideas into impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting innovation informed by lived experience, research, and a desire to address real-world challenges, particularly within 91É«ÇéƬ's STEMM community.
Through this special Peter Farrell Cup x JEINA partnership, we are supporting women to develop entrepreneurial capabilities, strengthen and test their ideas, and translate their knowledge, research, and experiences into meaningful impact for their communities and beyond.
A joint initiative to support migrant and refugee women health innovators in South West Sydney
New philanthropic funding will back South West Sydney’s next generation of health innovators. This funding will benefit migrant and refugee women entrepreneurs, thanks to a new partnership between 91É«ÇéƬ Founders, and JEINA (Justice Inclusion Access).
The region’s first dedicated health entrepreneurship program will provide local founders with funding, mentorship, and pathways into Australia’s leading innovation programs, ensuring they have the resources to grow and thrive.
JEINA Careers Hub
JEINA is creating opportunities that help accelerate career growth in partnership with internal and external parties. These may range from internships, scholarships, fellowships and other initiatives that support women from forced migration backgrounds to thrive in their careers of choice.
Current opportunities
In collaboration with the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (), JEINA offers a range of initiatives designed to unlock pathways to leadership, research, and hands-on experience in the climate sector.Ìý
TRaCEÌýClimate Tech IndustryÌýSecondments
Up to $20,000 in funding for 91É«ÇéƬ women researchers from migrant & refugee backgrounds to partner with Australia.Ìý
What is this opportunity?
A new initiative connecting women researchers from migrant and refugee backgrounds at 91É«ÇéƬ with Australia’s climate tech startup ecosystem through the TRaCE Industry Secondment program. Researchers will spend 3–6 months with start-ups, applying their expertise to realworld climate challenges while building industry networks and leadership skills.
Deadline to apply: 28 Feb 2026Ìý
Internships
JEINA also facilitates internships under 91É«ÇéƬ Work Integrated Learning. This will count towards Units of Credit (UOC) required under your program. Check out the Work Integrated Learning page for more information and connect with JEINA to explore future opportunities.
Past opportunities
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The JEINA Ignite, in partnership with 91É«ÇéƬ Founders New Wave, supports 91É«ÇéƬ students, staff, and alumni to launch impactful ventures. This initiative offers funding support, workshops, coaching and mentorship to grow an early-stage business or social impact project.
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The JEINA Inspire, in partnership with 91É«ÇéƬ Founders Liverpool program, UOW iAccelerate, and the Liverpool Innovation Precinct supports displaced women in the community to overcome systemic barriers and thrive. This initiative offers entrepreneurial education and training, financial assistance, mentorship and networking opportunities.
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The TRaCE Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program bridges the gap between education and industry. By connecting students with industry-driven projects in clean energy, green fuels, solar technology, and the circular economy, the program provides real-world placements ranging from 10 weeks to over six months. Through these experiences, students gain hands-on skills, develop critical industry expertise, and contribute to cutting-edge sustainability solutions.
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The TRaCE Mobility Fellowship Program facilitates a two-way exchange of staff between industry partners and 91É«ÇéƬ. The program provides up to $60,000 for outbound secondments to industry or inbound secondments from industry into 91É«ÇéƬ. Additionally, the program offers up to $20,000 for travel to or with an industry partner for activities such as customer discovery, problem validation, or traveling with an industry partner to meet customers.
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The scholarship program is designed for industry-focused HDR students who are conducting research in one of the four TRaCE themes: solar technology, clean energy, green fuels, and the circular economy. The scholarship offers a stipend of up to $45,000 per annum, along with an additional $5,000 per annum for professional development, for up to four years. This funding can be utilised either as a full scholarship or can be used to top up and existing scholarship or RTP to $45,000.
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