Transformer

Entrepreneurship and innovation at Bond

Transformer brings students, alumni, founders, industry and community together to explore ideas and build entrepreneurial capability at Bond University. Through practical learning, coaching and meaningful connections, it helps people turn their thinking into action.

At its heart, Transformer is a free entrepreneurship program for Bond undergraduate and postgraduate students from every discipline, with support to explore a problem, develop a project or build a venture alongside their degree.

How to get started with Transformer

There’s no single way to engage with Transformer. Whether you’re exploring an early idea, solving a problem, developing a project or ready to take the next step, Transformer is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward.

One-on-one coaching

Work with an experienced coach to explore possibilities, challenge assumptions and decide what to do next. Get personalised feedback and support as your idea develops.

Drop-in sessions

Start with a conversation. Bring an early idea, a question or a challenge to an informal session and use the team as a sounding board.

Ongoing support

Put ideas into practice, explore new approaches and tackle real challenges through hands-on learning. Connect with the Transformer team to gain fresh perspectives, practical guidance and support along the way.

Workshops

From pitching and public speaking to design thinking and strategy, workshops are built to develop practical skills you can apply immediately. They’re fast-paced, interactive, and designed to build confidence in how you communicate and execute ideas.

Explore what's possible with Transformer

Coaching and guidance

Turn ideas into action

Work with experienced coaches to explore opportunities, challenge assumptions and refine your direction. Gain practical guidance and personalised support as you develop your ideas and take your next steps.

Alumni engagement

Your Transformer journey continues

Stay connected to Bond's entrepreneurial community beyond graduation. Explore opportunities to develop your ventures, reconnect through events, share your experience and support the next generation of innovators.

Industry and community

Connect. Collaborate. Create impact.

Bring your expertise, insights and real-world experience to the Transformer community. From industry collaborations to mentoring and events, discover opportunities to connect with emerging innovators and contribute to meaningful projects.

Transformer Hub

A space to think, create and connect

Discover a dedicated co-working space within Bond Business School, open to students from every faculty. Meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, find collaborators and bring your projects to life.

Connect with people who can help you move forward

Transformer connects students with alumni, founders, coaches and industry professionals. Through mentoring, founder conversations and shared experiences, you can test your thinking, learn from different perspectives and explore opportunities to collaborate.

Stuart Giles

Founder in Residence

Stuart brings hands-on experience building and scaling ventures across healthcare, pharmacy and philanthropy. Through personalised mentoring, strategic insight and industry connections, he helps Bond students think boldly and understand what it takes to build a business from the ground up.

Transformer students building something of their own

Meet the Bond students turning ideas into businesses, creating opportunities and making an impact through Transformer.

Annie Rogers

Founder of My Voice Communications

Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Transformation | 2026 Transformer Scholar

“Every week I left with clearer direction and tangible progress. If you’re serious about bringing an idea to life, Transformer gives you the tools, mindset and support to make it happen.”

Ruby Allen

Founder of Kids of Purple

Bachelor of Laws | 2026 Gold Coast Young Australian of the Year

“Transformer gave me the confidence to take an idea that mattered deeply to me and turn it into something that could help others.”

Jan Mansour

Founder of Voxenta Health

Bachelor of Medicine Studies / Doctor of Medicine

“Coaching helped me sharpen both the product and the business strategy, while the community showed me what’s possible when ambitious founders come together.”

Hunter Wortmann

Founder of Coaching with Hunter

Master of Business Administration

“I expected my MBA to prepare me to start a business after graduation. I didn’t expect to build a profitable one while I was still studying.”

Earn your degree, build your business

Support your ambition with a Transformer Scholarship

The Transformer Scholarship recognises students with an entrepreneurial mindset, a willingness to challenge convention and the ambition to create meaningful change.

Each year, two scholarships are awarded to outstanding students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Bond University. Recipients receive 50% tuition remission and the opportunity to develop their ideas, skills and connections through participation in the Transformer program.

You don't need an established business or a fully formed idea to apply. We're looking for students who demonstrate initiative, creativity and the potential to make an impact.

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Transformer news

Bond hosts inaugural Family Business Advanced Education Program for PwC Partners

Bond University and the Transformer welcomed PwC Partners from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific for its inaugural Family Business Advanced Education Program. Led by Professor Justin Craig, the two-day program equipped advisers with practical tools to support family businesses through succession, governance and generational change.

Bond leads in start-up success stories

Bond University is the top Australian university for entrepreneurship according to new data published by The Australian newspaper.

Transformer appoints leading entrepreneur Stuart Giles as inaugural Founder in Residence

Bond University has recruited one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs to help its students forge their own path to business success.

Cultural journey sparks Imogen's artistic enterprise

Bachelor of Business and Social Science student Imogen Clarence is doing big things in the Indigenous art scene.

Female founders the focus of Entrepreneurship Week

Lilliana Swainson, a Bond University student, entrepreneur and author, is putting women to the fore.

Connect with Transformer

Have a question, an idea or simply want to learn more about Transformer? Our door is always open.

Whether you're a current student, an alumnus or someone interested in connecting with Bond's entrepreneurial community, we'd love to hear from you. Drop by, get in touch or follow along to see what's happening at Transformer.

Where to find us

Bond Business School, Level 3, Building 2
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