DATE |
EVENT |
AIMS |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April | 2018 Upstart Challenge opens | ||
| 10 May 4.15 – 6.00pm |
Upstart Ideas Lab | To inspire and encourage students to enter the Upstart Challenge. To help students generate and evaluate their ideas. To provide support to students entering the Upstart Challenge. | Barwon Water HQ, 55 Ryrie Street, Geelong |
| 30 May 4.15 – 6.00pm |
Mentoring Session | To provide support and encouragement to students entering the Upstart Challenge. To help them make their best entry possible. | Upstart HQ |
| 7 June | Closing date for entries into the Upstart Challenge | ||
| 20 June 4.30 – 6.00pm |
Big Ideas Awards | To celebrate success and award prizes | The Gordon Gallery |
| 27 June | Shortlisted students invited to enter the Upstart Accelerator | ||
| July – August 4.15– 6.30 pm | Upstart Accelerator Program (6 workshops) | Intensive program and mentoring to develop idea from concept to launch. | Upstart HQ |
| 16 August | Upstart Pitching Showdown extravaganza | To celebrate success and award prizes | TBA |