STUDIO ORRIS / PROGRAMME 01
Built to begin. Designed to become.
For ambitious founders ready to create something significant.
Every extraordinary enterprise begins somewhere.
A thought. A conviction. A willingness to pursue an idea before the rest of the world can see its potential.
But ambition deserves more than a promising beginning.
Orris Ascent is Studio Orris's development programme for emerging founders seeking the strategic, creative and digital foundations to build with confidence.
We bring together considered professional expertise and preferential website development opportunities for eligible ventures.
A STRONGER START
50% off standard website packages.*
For qualifying founders, Orris Ascent offers a 50% concession on the standard website development/setup fee of our published website packages: Origin, Select, Signature and Prestige.
From establishing your first professional presence to creating a more capable digital experience, the programme is designed to make a stronger beginning more accessible.
Applies to the development/setup fee of approved standard packages only. Hosting, domains, care plans, third-party platforms and bespoke work are excluded unless included in a written quotation.
View standard website packagesFull conditions are set out in the Orris Ascent programme conditions.
What we can help build
What we can help build.
Strategic Foundations
Business positioning, clarity of offer and initial direction.
Brand & Creative
Visual identity, messaging and launch communications.
Digital Infrastructure
Websites, online stores, booking systems and selected digital integrations.
Growth & Capability
Marketing foundations, selected systems, technology and operational guidance.
Items outside the published website packages are separately scoped and priced unless approved under a distinct offer.
BEYOND THE WEBSITE
Because a strong beginning needs more than a launch date.
Eligible founders may receive selected introductory guidance, practical resources, a needs assessment and recommendations for appropriate next steps.
This support is introductory and individually scoped. It is not unlimited consultation or an ongoing complimentary service.
Historical evidence
Supporting ambition in practice.
In 2026, Studio Orris supported 68 SMEs through complimentary consultations and contributed 240 pro-bono consultation hours across Queensland and Taiwan. These figures describe historical Studio Orris-wide activity, not results of Orris Ascent.
- 68
- SMEs supported through complimentary consultations across Queensland and Taiwan.
- 240
- Pro-bono consultation hours contributed.
Figures are reported by Studio Orris for 2026 and have not been independently assured. They describe activity before these programmes were established. The in-kind contribution and the event total are separate measures and should not be combined. Values & Initiatives.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
- Pre-launch founders with a credible plan.
- Newly established ventures.
- Founder-led businesses, generally within their first three years.
- Other early-stage enterprises assessed individually.
Applications are assessed for business stage, needs, suitability and studio capacity.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Present your venture.
Tell us what you're building, what inspired it and where you would value support.
Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee acceptance, complimentary services, preferential fees or sponsorship. Opportunities depend on suitability, available capacity and an agreed scope. Any accepted engagement proceeds under written terms.
Frequently asked questions
A little more clarity.
Who qualifies?
Pre-launch founders with a credible plan, newly established ventures and founder-led businesses generally within their first three years. Other early-stage enterprises are assessed individually.
What does the 50% discount apply to?
The development/setup fee of our published standard website packages (Origin, Select, Signature and Prestige). Your quotation shows the ordinary fee, the concession and the final amount payable.
Does it cover hosting or domains?
No. Hosting, domains, care plans, third-party platforms and subscriptions are charged separately unless a written quotation expressly includes them.
Can I apply before registering a business?
Yes. An ABN is not required to submit an expression of interest. We may ask for business details before an engagement proceeds.
Is the initial consultation free?
Eligible founders may be offered a complimentary introductory conversation. Any further consultation is scoped and agreed in writing.
Does Studio Orris provide investment?
No. Orris Ascent does not provide funding, grants, loans, equity investment or accelerator accreditation. It provides access to professional expertise.
Can I combine programme discounts?
Programme concessions cannot be combined with other promotions or pricing arrangements unless expressly authorised in writing.
What happens after applying?
We review your submission and may request further information or propose a conversation. Any engagement proceeds only under an agreed scope and written terms.
Terms & Conditions
Orris Ascent — Programme Conditions
- Orris Ascent is a discretionary Studio Orris initiative for qualifying founders and emerging enterprises. Eligibility is assessed individually.
- The advertised 50% concession applies to the eligible website development/setup fee of standard website packages expressly included in the approved programme offer.
- Hosting, domains, maintenance subscriptions, external platforms, payment processing, premium licences, additional content, custom functionality and ongoing services are not discounted unless expressly included in a written quotation.
- The concession does not automatically apply to bespoke software, custom platform development or other services outside the approved standard website package range.
- A project quotation will identify the ordinary comparable fee, approved programme concession, final payable amount, deliverables and applicable taxes and expenses.
- Programme concessions cannot be combined with other promotions or pricing arrangements unless expressly authorised in writing.
- Scope changes, additional pages or features and work outside the agreement may incur additional charges, subject to prior approval.
- Participation is subject to application assessment, commercial approval, project suitability and available studio capacity.
- No funding, investment, grant, accreditation or particular business outcome is guaranteed.
- Accepted projects remain subject to the applicable statement of work, service agreement, Studio Orris Terms & Conditions and Australian law.
*Discount relates to qualifying standard website development/setup fees only. Eligibility, scope, excluded costs and applicable ongoing charges will be confirmed before engagement.
These conditions sit alongside the Studio Orris Terms & Conditions.