WHO ARE WE CHASING…
Local Innovators – New Start-Ups and Established Businesses with an innovation new to the Market in Tech – Housing – Industry – Agribusiness – Energy – Education – Medical – Sports – Innovation.
Market Ready – You have something tangible that you can take to Market over the 8-Week Program. Maybe just to test it out – maybe it’s to build sales – this Program is all about building traction.
Entrepreneur Ready – You’ve got the Innovation, but do you have the Mindset to take it to Market. Don’t apply if you’re not yet ready to see this baby through. There’s guaranteed to be rejection…time out of your comfort zone…peer pressure…no pain no gain!
RDAMNC in conjunction with local Council’s have teamed up with Alt-Collective to deliver the Regional Innovation Program supporting local innovators to bring their innovations to life through a series of Programs in 2023/24 including…
- Ideate – Half-day Workshop was held in November 2023 to give participants a clear understanding of where their product is now & the steps they need to take to bring the idea to Market. Our experienced Facilitators broke down the Entrepreneurial Journey & helped participants find focus on their next steps in taking the concept from Idea to a Funded Enterprise.
Details: Completed November 2023
- Incubate – 8-week Program focussed on building a tangible product, getting it in the hands of potential customers to test & develop, & developing funding strategies to get your enterprise up and running. Weekly sessions – Face-to-Face & Virtual – working with experienced Mentors with a focus on taking action & delivering outcomes to develop your Minimum Viable Product. Participants will build Leadership, Time Management, Networking, Pitch & Sales skills.
Details:
Beginning with a 2-day Intensive (12 hours face to face) on 20th & 21st June 2024 in Sawtell.
Followed by an 8-week program (2-hour time commitment each week) starting 24th June 2024.
The Grand Finale Pitch Event to wrap the Program on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
Visit Alt Collective website here for more information and to apply for the 8-week program.
Or you can email Courtney Tune on courtney@altcollective.com.au.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT…
Value – $3,990 – through support from Regional Development Australia & Partners we can subsidise the cost of the Accelerator Program for local innovators including…
$199 – Innovators Based on the Mid-North Coast qualify for the super subsidy thanks to our MNC Partners – Regional Development Australia & Local Councils.
Scholarships – Female Founder…First-Nations Founder…Just hard up for cash? We’re offering free spots for those Founders that we don’t see enough of in these Programs.