Launchpad - Online

Due to demand we have taken Newman Bootcamp back online - this will be held 3 consecutive weeks in a row in Sept, with the 'Pitch Event' held on the 4th week.

Dates are:

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

This will be held online over zoom, a link will be sent out at confirmation.

Over the course of the workshops, 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.

This bootcamp is supported by the Launchpad Program, which is designed to build capability and capacity within the WA innovation community.

Presented by Plus Eight, WA’s leading innovation and entrepreneurial program, this online series of workshops 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 Newman!
• Access to expert training. Leverage years of accumulated wisdom and experiences to give you the best chance of success
• Connect with other local entrepreneurs, as well as a network of mentors and investors across the Pilbara and global Plus Eight network

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
• Access expert support, mentors and funding opportunities
• Pitch to an audience of potential customers and supporters

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
• Explore themes such as lean canvas, customer-centricity, design-thinking and rapid prototyping
• Learn how to succinctly and effectively pitch + communicate your ideas to teams, exec and community

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" - all are welcome!
Local residents, stakeholders, industry and government.

You can learn more about Plus Eight here.