Industry

Work with the world’s most innovative organisations on the global challenges that matter - no applications, interviews or experience needed - enrol in the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG). This is your chance to collaborate with dynamic industry leaders from organisations that include the United Nations, Microsoft, Amnesty International, GHD, biotech startups and more.

No matter what career you want, MIG will give you the innovation and leadership you’ll need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. MIG is your chance to make connections and develop real industry experience before you graduate.

How does MIG work?

MIG takes place over 3-weeks as an intensive, in-person summer unit held in January. You'll work in a small team to deliver a purpose-driven solution to a real-world challenge set by an industry partner organisation, ranging from commercial or social enterprises, a government or UN agency, or a start-up company.

You'll be coached through an innovation process used by the most successful global companies, and in your teams, you'll each apply your disciplinary expertise to design a solution. You'll have regular presentations, industry check-ins, progress checks and advice from your coach to help you design your solution.

Skill development and learning

The MIG embeds industry experience, innovation and entrepreneurship skills into your degree, increasing your employability and your impact. You’ll develop a range of highly sought-after skills, including:

• Pitching and speakership
• Adaptive leadership
• Teamwork
• Ideation and testing
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement

You’ll learn how to apply your disciplinary knowledge and skills, in combination with innovation processes. In this way, you’ll learn how to approach real-world issues for industry.

Important dates 2024/25

MIG draws on the power and resources of the private sector, the intellectual rigour of tertiary education, and the creativity and agility of social and commercial enterprises and the start-up sector. These are just some of our 50 remarkable partners.

Microsoft

Microsoft’s mission is to empower each learner and educator on the planet to achieve more. We believe all learners deserve access to an equitable education regardless of their ability, income, language, location, or identity.

Amnesty International

Everyone is entitled to live in a world where their human rights are recognised, realised, and protected. With a powerful legacy of over 60 years of human rights advocacy, we have a real opportunity to make a massive difference.

United Nations Institute for Training and Research

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organisations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.

SisterWorks

SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise. Our mission is to support women who are refugees, asylum seekers or migrants to improve their confidence, mental well-being, sense of belonging and economic outlook.

Yooralla

Yooralla focuses on equality. They support people with disability of all ages and needs in their homes and the community with quality services.

Nairm Marr Djambana

Nairm Marr Djambana’s gathering place is a welcoming safe place to improve Aboriginal health, cultural, recreation and social activities. It is a meeting place to provide opportunities to further advance and improve the health of Aboriginal people.

Banksia Foundation

The Banksia Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of social and environmental impact through community engagement and sustainable business practices.

Nudge Global Impact

Nudge combines leadership, sustainability and global impact creation with personal development.

Planet Protector Packaging

Our mission is to remove polystyrene from our planet by providing cost-effective, sustainable, eco-friendly packaging. We design with the circular economy in mind, utilising waste materials and giving them new life through our products.

Startup Victoria

Startup Victoria is Australia’s largest independent startup community. They believe that creating a successful startup takes more than one person’s idea, it takes a community of generous minds.

Monash Net Zero

The initiative is taking ambitious climate action at Monash University. They work closely with industry, government and other research organisations to lead the way to global energy sustainability in the future.

ENGIE

ENGIE is setting the standard in Australia and New Zealand in lower carbon generation, renewables, energy efficiency and technology solutions.

Good Empire

Good Empire has built a social app for good that challenges us to level up for people and the planet. It is a global impact platform to inspire, empower, and reward individuals and organisations to unite and take action.

The Generator

The Generator is Monash University's central startup hub. This is a place for innovative thinkers, change-makers and entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo and make good things happen.

Startmate

Startmate is the epicentre of startup ambition in Australia and New Zealand. At their core, they are a community of ambitious founders, operators and investors. Their Student Fellowship is a gateway for young people to join or found a startup.

Clean Energy Council

The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia. Their vision is for Australia to be powered by clean energy. We are a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation.

WaterAid Australia

WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, allowing them to unlock their potential.

Australian Bicycle Network

Bicycle Network is Australia’s biggest bike-riding organisation, supported by nearly 50,000 members nationwide. We want to see Australia become a nation of bike riders where our liveable communities are full of happy and healthy people pedalling.

OurVoice

OurVoice is building a platform designed to enable members of communities to participate in governance decisions and policy, such that they have a say in the decisions that affect them.

National Transport Research Organisation

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) is a not-for-profit entity offering innovative research and practical solutions to integrate planning, operations and research across all modes of transport for Australia and New Zealand.

Platform Zero

Platform Zero is redirecting waste from landfills and repurposing waste from supermarkets, wholesalers and retailers to create new business opportunities.

StartSpace

Whatever your idea, we're here to help you make it happen. StartSpace is a free business support service for new and early-stage founders, powered by State Library Victoria.

MIG is open to second and third-year undergraduate Monash students across all faculties. You can enrol in the MIG unit, and start your industry project in January 2025, if you:

• are enrolled in an eligible degree,
• have completed at least 24 credit points of level one study, and
• have at least 6 points of elective credit available.

If you satisfy the above requirements, you can enrol in the MIG via WES.

View eligible degrees

Before you enrol via WES:

For the Australian MIG: Using the unit codes below, you can enrol directly in the MIG unit through WES, from Thursday 1 August – Tuesday 10 December 2024, 5pm.

• Second year student's unit code: MON2750

• Third year and above student's unit code: MON3750

Steps to enrol:

1. Check you are undertaking an eligible degree and have 6 points of elective space remaining
2. Log into WES and enrol in MON2750 if you will be in your second year in 2025, and MON3750 if you will be in your third year and above in 2025
3. Make sure you select 'Summer B 2025'

Enrol now via WES

For the MIG Malaysia: You can enrol now through WES, using unit code: MON3750.

Before you enrol:

Please attend any session that suits you. Simply click the link to join, no registrations are required.