Charles Sturt University Ready to Launch Program Application Form

1. Ready To Launch Program 2023 - Cohort 10

Thank you for applying for the Charles Sturt Innovation Hub Ready to Launch Program Cohort 10.

This program will help you take your business, product or service from idea to execution in 10 weeks. This program is suited to emerging entrepreneurs across regional NSW from all industries and sectors. It's a hands-on, immersive and practical experience that uses Lean Startup principles, to bring your idea to life.

Program participants will have weekly homework to complete in addition to the weekly program session. The more you are able to put into the program, the more you and your business idea will benefit!

DETAILS

When: Commences Monday 20th March, 2023. 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Duration: 10-weeks
Program format: Online and immersive
Time commitment: 3 hours online each week plus homework (the more you put in the more you get out).
Program fee: $700 (true cost: $3,500 - heavily subsidised by the NSW government). The program is free of charge for current Charles Sturt staff and students whilst Charles Sturt Alumni can access the program

*Please note: preference will be given to regional NSW applicants.

Applications close 9.00am AEDT 10th March 2023 (limited places).

Following submission of the application, a team member will contact leading applicants to arrange a short interview.

Please note: The program commences on 20th March 2023, with a commitment of 3 hours, virtually (via the Zoom platform), each Monday evening from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Pitch Night: Will be a hybrid event (a blend of the traditional in-person event with the online virtual event), participants will pitch their business idea to an audience on Thursday 25th May 2023, live in Wagga Wagga. A travel subsidy is available for participants who are located some distance from Wagga Wagga. For those unable to travel to Wagga Wagga a virtual pitching option is available.

The program will conclude on Monday 29th May 2023 with a 'next steps' session.

Ready To Launch will have a break on: 10th April 2023.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email

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* 3. Phone

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* 4. Please confirm you are 18 years of age or over

Yes

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* 5. Are you applying to the incubator as an individual or team?

Individual

Team

If you are applying as a Team, how many members?

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* 6. What stage are you at with your idea or business?

Ideation

Product Development (no paying customers)

In Market

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How long have you been working on your idea or business?

< 6 months

6 months - 2 years

> than 2 years but < than 5 years

> than 5 years

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* 8. What do you hope to achieve by undertaking the Ready to Launch program?

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* 9. Please briefly describe your business or idea and the problem it solves.

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* 10. Tell us about the ambition you have for this concept. How big could it get? How big do you want it to get? (There's no right or wrong answer here)

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* 11. Preference will be given to applicants from regional NSW (outside of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong). Please confirm what town you/your business is located in.

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* 12. Are you a current Charles Sturt University student or staff member?

Yes

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* 13. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?

Yes

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* 14. Does your idea or concept align with any of the following areas?

Agriculture, agri-food or agri-tech

Defence or aerospace (including new or interesting ways to use drones)

Clean energy, waste or circular economy

Medical or life sciences (including interesting approaches to health promotion and healthy living)

Digital systems and software (any industry)

Education or training (at any level)

Tourism and hospitality (including digitally enabled or eco-tourism)

Increasing quality of life regionally

Accessibility

Improving the Bricks or Clicks retail experience

Financial services, (including fin-tech)

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Tell us about any relevant experience you have - have you created a start-up or run a business before? (There's no right answer, it just helps us tailor the program).

Charles Sturt University Ready to Launch Program Application Form

1. Ready To Launch Program 2023 - Cohort 10

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email

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* 3. Phone

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* 4. Please confirm you are 18 years of age or over

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* 5. Are you applying to the incubator as an individual or team?

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* 6. What stage are you at with your idea or business?

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* 7. How long have you been working on your idea or business?

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* 8. What do you hope to achieve by undertaking the Ready to Launch program?

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* 9. Please briefly describe your business or idea and the problem it solves.

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* 10. Tell us about the ambition you have for this concept. How big could it get? How big do you want it to get? (There's no right or wrong answer here)

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* 11. Preference will be given to applicants from regional NSW (outside of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong). Please confirm what town you/your business is located in.

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* 12. Are you a current Charles Sturt University student or staff member?

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* 13. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?

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* 14. Does your idea or concept align with any of the following areas?

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* 15. Tell us about any relevant experience you have - have you created a start-up or run a business before? (There's no right answer, it just helps us tailor the program).

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* 16. Is there anything else you would like us to know, or anything else you would like to know?