Build Your Own Startup Competition

The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University and Technion Australia are excited to invite you to a special event as a part of the Zionist Council Yom Ha'atzmaut Festival:

What: Come out with an idea for a startup that will solve a problem within the community and will also be business viable. In other words- "for profit and for purpose". 

How: Build a team and register. At the day of the Festival participants of the "Build Your Own Startup" will come to the venue BEFORE other visitors of the festival, to allow enough time to work on their idea. The day will start with a short lecture about innovation and the definition of the task ahead. Mentors from all different fields will walk around during the day helping with feedback and advice. You will need to show a prototype and a (basic) business plan.

At the end of the Festival the teams will pitch their ideas on the main stage and winners will be announced.  

Why: Contribute to the community AND have fun while doing so. We will have a coffee cart from the 10am (free for the participating teams!). will provide lunch and.... the winning team will get a prize of $2,000!

In addition, the team that will be announced as the crowd favourite, will receive a $800 prize. 

When: Sunday, May 19, from 10 am.  

In order to participate you must register in advance. 

So bring your laptop, some great entrepreneurial spirit and let's be Israelis for one day!