Startup Education Hackathon

theSPACE Cairns has been working with key strategic partners to build a startup and innovation ecosystem in Far North Queensland. As entrepreneurs, we recognised the need to shift our focus to a global marketplace, however we soon became aware of the limitations of the existing support structures in our region. Over recent years we have been building out a model for effective ecosystem development, to support the development of our ideas and those of many other entrepreneurs and innovators in the region.E: info@thespacecairns.comP: 07 4015 2517

theSPACE Cairns

Date: Friday 27th of July 8am  - 6pm Location: U Block, Eureka Street, TAFE North Queensland __________________________________________________
During the event, you will be immersed in the startup and innovation culture, complementing your existing academic knowledge with the practical application of entrepreneurship. 
Startup Hackathon aims include:
▪ Equip, empower and motivate with entrepreneurial skills ▪ Development of soft skills including but not limited to: 
<UL>
<LI>pitching</LI>
<LI>problem solving</LI>
<LI>agile planning</LI>
<LI>ideas screening</LI>
<LI>market validation</LI>
<LI>minimum viable product development</LI>
</UL>
▪ Provide connection into the start-up ecosystem  ▪ Provide a regional forum where mentors, industry specialists, educators and local entrepreneurs can collaborate and network ▪ Provide access and opportunity to assisting emerging entrepreneurs to develop and commercialise innovative products and services ▪ Provide access and opportunity to teachers and students for further experience-based learning through incubators and innovation hubs such as theSPACE Australasia ▪ Build team cohesion and entrepreneurial community across multiple schools FACILITATOR: Troy Haines GUEST SPEAKERS:  Elliot, Corey, Hamish and Jessica | <A HREF="http://www.powershotapp.com/team" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Powershot APP</A> David Burston | Confidence Unlimited James Milaras | <A HREF="https://jtplayingcards.com/pages/about-us" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joker & the Thief </A> Flint Tolley | <A HREF="https://www.backyardblasters.com.au/blogs/news/113356613-a-little-bit-about-me" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Backyard Blasters </A> 
MENTORS: Roy Wybrow | <A HREF="http://thespacecairns.com/people/roy_wybrow" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JCU Lecturer</A> Flint Tolley| <A HREF="https://www.backyardblasters.com.au/blogs/news/113356613-a-little-bit-about-me" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Backyard Blasters </A> Donna Patane | <A HREF="https://macdonnells.com.au/our-people/donna-patane/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MacDonnells Law</A> Nathan Finney | <A HREF="http://thespacecairns.com/people/nathan_finney" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crowe Horwath</A>
JUDGES:  Debbie - Ann Bender | <A HREF="https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/about/cairns-chamber-office-team" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CEO Cairns Chamber of Commerce</A> Angela Toppin | BLA Tara Diversi | <A HREF="https://www.yepcairns.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Young Entrepreneurs Project </A>Lara Wilde | <A HREF="http://ignitefnq.org/home" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ignite FNQ</A>
AGENDA: 8:00 AM - Registration 8:30 AM - Welcome Party - Review the day, Introduce speakers, coaches, and community leaders 9:00 AM - Pitch Fire - All attendees will have the opportunity to pitch an idea - 1 minute pitches 9:30 AM - Team Formation 10:00 AM - Agile Planning & Market Validation with Troy Haines The Hustle begins.. In the afternoon you will hear from Industry Leaders, Learn from Guest Speakers as they share their entrepreneurial journey and have access to incredible Mentors for support and guidance. 
4:30 PM - Tools down 4:45 PM - Judging panel  6:00 PM - Wrap Up & CloseYou Did it!
For more information please contact theSPACE 0740152517 or email info@thespacecairns.com
Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Advance Queensland | Queensland Government Business Liason Association theSPACE Australasia Emerging Entrepreneurs TAFE Queensland MacDonnells Law James Cook University  Ignite FNQ  Crowe Horwath Fuji Xerox Win News

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