This Pre-Accelerator program is an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs in secondary school to further develop their enterprise and product development skills required for effective start-ups. Facilitated by Fitzroy Academy and Bendigo Tech School, this program is aimed to equip students with the skills and confidence to participate in future accelerator programs.
Eligibility: To participate in the pre-accelerator program students must be 15-17 years of age and have participated in one of the below Design Challenges or the student has expressed direct interest to their school/teacher in participating –
· Thales Design Challenge 2019
· Bees with Backpacks Design Challenge 2020
· Regional Rail Revival Design Challenge 2050 (held in 2020)
Schedule:
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Event |
Dates (2021) |
Time |
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Bootcamp 1 Students start to develop their entrepreneurial mindset and get familiar with start-up concepts. |
Thurs April 15 & Fri April 16 |
9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
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Online Coaching Session 1 Lean Canvas |
Week starting April 26 |
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
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Online Coaching Session 2 Customer Discovery |
Week starting May 10 |
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
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Online Coaching Session 3 Agile project management |
Week starting May 24 |
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
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Online Coaching Session 4 Pitching for early stage investment |
Week starting June 7 |
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
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Bootcamp 2 Students get a chance to showcase and further their projects. |
Wed June 30 & Thurs July 1 |
9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
*Catering is provided for both Bootcamp 1 and 2.
For more information, please contact us.
