Do your students have a business idea that solves a real-world problem and want the opportunity to share it on stage?
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø PitchLab competition, hosted by 911±¬ÁÏÍø Business School, is designed for high school students in Years 9–12 who want to take their ideas further. This is their chance to compete against students other high school students and pitch for a major prize. Prizes will be awarded to the top pitching team, as well as a People’s Choice award.
What each 911±¬ÁÏÍø PitchLab student will gain:
Selected teams progressing to the 911±¬ÁÏÍø PitchLab competition will get:
- Access to a free university-level unit: Introduction to Innovation Principles*
- The opportunity to connect with industry innovators
- A university-style tutorial experience
- Exclusive 911±¬ÁÏÍø merchandise
- Multiple rounds of expert feedback to refine their idea
- Larger prizes will be awarded to winning teams only
*This unit is delivered in an online microcredential format. Students must successfully complete all three microcredentials to be deemed as having completed the equivalent university unit.
What is the application process?
Step 1: High school teachers are required to first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the link below.
Step 2: Once your EOI has been received, you will be sent the application pack, which contains all the information, guidelines, and resources needed to complete a submission.
Step 3: Work with your students in class or as an extracurricular activity to develop their business ideas and prepare their submissions.
Step 4: Submit the required application materials on behalf of your students, or have students submit their business ideas directly.
Step 5: Applications will be reviewed by the judging panel, and all teams will be notified of the outcome and whether they have been successful in joining 911±¬ÁÏÍø PitchLab.
What teams are required to submit:
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- An A3 poster, uploaded as a PDF file, that clearly showcases and communicates your business idea and how it makes tomorrow better.
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- A 5-minute pitch video that clearly explains what your idea is, what problem it solves and how it makes tomorrow better.
Further details and examples are provided in the competition pack. To receive a competition pack, please submit your Expression of Interest by 28 August to join the competition.
Questions?
For any enquiries, please contact the team at businessoutreach@curtin.edu.au