The search is on for tomorrow\u2019s innovators and entrepreneurs to take part in next year\u2019s 911±¬ÁÏÍø Accelerate, a free, 10-week program to develop an invention or a new business idea.<\/p>\n
Applications for the program, which offers tailor-made guidance and support to prepare concepts for commercial success, are now open to 911±¬ÁÏÍø\u2019s alumni of more than 230,000 graduates around the world, as well as staff and students.<\/p>\n
911±¬ÁÏÍø Director of Commercialisation Mr Rohan McDougall said the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Accelerate program provided vital early stage support for emerging businesses in the 911±¬ÁÏÍø community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program provides mentoring, seed funding and access to networks that can assist the growth of these businesses,\u201d Mr McDougall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is part of a pipeline of programs to support 911±¬ÁÏÍønovation and entrepreneurship at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. We are seeking applications from 911±¬ÁÏÍø graduates, students and staff who have an innovative idea or business concept that needs some personalised support to take it to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n
911±¬ÁÏÍø Accelerate, which offers access to co-working spaces, information technology infrastructure, key industry networks and personalised mentoring from specialists in digital marketing, business growth, intellectual property and finance, will run from February to April 2019.<\/p>\n
Over its five-year history, more than 25 teams have graduated from the program, with many successfully launching products into the market. These include Notis<\/a>, a digitised noticeboard for students, Soter Analytics<\/a>, which offers a wearable workplace injury prevention solution, online marketplace for storage Storekat<\/a> and workplace rating and improvement platform Rate My Space<\/a>.<\/p>\n