Launchpad is back online!

Due to popular demand we have taken Launchpad back online.

The new, confirmed dates are:

2nd September 4pm - 6pm
9th September 4pm - 6pm
16th September 4pm - 6pm
Pitch event - 23rd September

This will be held online, on a zoom call.

You'll be challenged by leading startup mentors and be given the support to test, develop and validate your ideas and grow your skills as a leader in the community.

The sessions are supported by the Launchpad Program, which is designed to build capability and capacity within the WA innovation community.

Have an idea? Are you a business owner?

Presented by Plus Eight, WA’s leading innovation and entrepreneurial program, this two-day bootcamp is perfect for those looking to make put their ideas into practice and rapidly develop the capabilities needed to build or grow a new or existing business.

Have an idea?
• Kick-starting your idea can be difficult! Plus Eight provides a fast-paced, exciting and structured way to explore your ideas
• Opportunity to rapidly test your idea and put them into action
• Empower yourself with all the tools needed to build a successful, scalable business - from right here in Karratha!

Business Owner?
• Rapidly test a new product or service offering, quickly and before you invest significant time and financial resources
• Learn new approaches to problem solving & product/service development
• Get equipped with the tools top companies around the world are using to innovate and grow profits and market share

Intrapreneur?
• Learn the methodologies and processes used by top companies and innovators around the world
• Nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, and learn how to test new ideas quickly and build strong business cases to get them implemented as a intrapreneur and driving impact within your organisation

What's covered?
• How to develop a winning idea from concept to impact
• How to use empathy to drive growth and success
• How to stay ahead as our world and economy is transformed by technology
• How to efficiently and effectively pitch your ideas
• Wrap-up and celebration, with expert mentors and investors

This program is about helping you grow your current business, or a new idea - we recommend coming with an existing idea that you're wanting to work on throughout the day. The idea can be an existing business, or something that you have thought about but haven't worked on yet.

Pitch Night
There will be a "Pitch Night" on the last day, afternoon - all are welcome!
Local residents, stakeholders, industry and government.

Please buy a Pitch Night Guest ticket and more information will come!

You can learn more about Plus Eight here.