Wade Institute welcomes participating students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and guests to the 2023 UpSchool Interschool Pitch Competition.

Five student teams from participating schools Brighton Grammar, Caulfield Grammar, Haileybury College, and Strathcona Girls Grammar will be pitching their innovative solutions to issues they see in the world today. The teams will have a chance to win awards and prizes!

We've lined up high-calibre judges from the startup ecosystem to provide valuable feedback to each team:TBC

Whilst the judges determine the winners, you’ll get to have your say by casting a LIVE vote for your favourite team in the People’s Choice Award!

The event aims to showcase the amazing efforts of our UpSchool teachers in delivering entrepreneurship education at their respective schools, and networking opportunities for students, parents, teachers, school leaders to network across schools. Who knows, perhaps the next big IDEA will come from an interschool consortium.

EVENT DETAILS

When: Thursday, 30 November 2023

5:30-6pm: Networking drinks and nibbles
6-7.30pm: Pitch Competition
7:30-8pm: Optional networking

Where: Wade Institute, Ormond College, 49 College Crescent, Parkville

Dress: Smart casual

RSVP: By COB Friday 24 November 2023

Exciting events like this don’t happen without the drive and enthusiasm of the teachers and the foresight of the schools. Students of today are the future leaders of tomorrow, and Wade Institute wants to acknowledge all involved throughout the year for seeking to inspire and lead this vision for their students.

We can't wait to see you there!

The Wade Team

How to get here

By car: There is some street parking around College Crescent and surrounding streets. Alternatively, there are paid parking options nearby - more info.

By tram: Take the #19 tram to #13 Gatehouse St stop, which is across the road from the College.

About UpSchool

UpSchool Workshop is a practical professional development program giving teachers the skills, experience, and connections to facilitate the entrepreneurial development of their students.

About Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship

The Wade Institute is a leading centre for entrepreneurial training. We deliver a range of programs to help accelerate learning, creation and connection. These programs include: the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship, our investor education program VC Catalyst, and and entrepreneurship for schools, UpSchool.

Please be aware that there will be photography captured on the evening, please advise our team members on the evening should you wish to opt out.