The Uber x Rare Birds Business Booster program
At Uber, we know many of the people who drive or deliver with us are working toward something bigger – a business idea, a side hustle, or a long-held dream. That is why we created the Business Booster Program, in partnership with Inspiring Rare Birds: a free, flexible business education and funding opportunity tailored specifically for those earning on the Uber and Uber Eats platforms.
Now in its third year, the program is more accessible than ever – and open to all Uber driver partners and Uber Eats delivery people across Australia and New Zealand.
What is Business Booster?
Business Booster 2025 was a six-month online program designed to help drivers and delivery people develop or grow their business ideas. It included:
- 8 expert-led masterclasses covering key topics like marketing, finance, strategy, and growth
- Live Ask the Expert sessions, post-class quizzes and downloadable resources
- Access to an online learning community to connect with others and share ideas
- A certificate of completion to support future opportunities
- The opportunity to enter a pitch competition in Nov 2025 for a chance to win a share of $50,000 AUD in business funding
The chance to pitch to win a share of $50K!
Eligible program participants could submit a 5-minute video pitch online for the chance to win a share of $50,000 in funding to help grow their business.
Competition submissions are now closed.
- Open to Business Booster participants who complete at least 2 modules.
- Entries were judged on clarity, business potential, passion, and how well they’ve applied learnings from the program.
Prizes: 1st: $25K | 2nd: $15K | 3rd: $10K
The 2025 winners have been chosen!
A panel of judges reviewed a strong field of business pitches submitted by program participants across Australia and New Zealand. The following three standout business ideas were awarded a share of $50,000 in grant funding to help them grow.
1st – $25,000: Naomi, Flora
Flora is an innovatively designed menstrual disc, reimagining comfort, accessibility, and confidence in period care through a thoughtful, user-led product design.
2nd – $15,000: Eduardo, Smart Cover
Smart Cover develops protective covers for solar panels, helping protect renewable energy infrastructure from hail and extreme weather events.
3rd – $10,000: Lisa, I Am Hot Honey
I Am Hot Honey is a premium hot honey product packaged in 100% compostable, plantable packaging, designed to create bee-friendly gardens after use.
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