2012 Launch and Alumni Showcase Events
Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker; learn more about the 1K Challenge and Griffith Innovation Challenge; meet former competitors (alumni), and see what ventures they've created following their involvement in the Challenge.
- Tuesday 13 March, 5 - 8 pm: Griffith Innovation Challenge Launch and Alumni Showcase (Gold Coast) - featured Queensland Chief Scientist, Dr Geoff Garrett AO
- Thursday 15 March, 5 - 8 pm: Griffith Innovation Challenge Launch and Alumni Showcase (Nathan) - featured Rio Tinto's Head of Innovation, John McGagh
Ideas to Business Seminars
Get an edge with employers and learn the secrets of successful start-ups at our free Ideas to Business seminars – featuring high-profile entrepreneurs and industry experts. At these events, you'll also gain the skills needed to compete in the 2012 1K Challenge/Griffith Innovation Challenge. Everyone is welcome!
- Tuesday 20 March, 7 - 8.30 pm: How to generate and recognise great ideas (feat. Martin Mankowski), Business 3 building (G06) room 1.04, Gold Coast campus
- Tuesday 27 March, 7 - 8.30 pm: How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset (feat. Prof Phillip Di Bella, Founder, Di Bella Coffee): Technology building (N44) room 0.21A/B/C/D, Nathan campus
- Tuesday 3 April, 7 - 8.30 pm: How to resource your idea - understanding the business model (feat. Regan Gourley, Partner, Cullens Patent and Trademark Attorneys; Gary Parkin, Business Banking Manager, NAB; and the AOQ): Business 3 building (G06) room 1.04, Gold Coast campus
- Tuesday 17 April, 7 - 8.30 pm: How to build and manage an entrepreneurial team (feat. Monique Jeremiah, Director/Owner, Exceptional Group) : Technology building (N44) room 0.21A/B/C/D, Nathan campus
- Tuesday 24 April, 7 - 8.30 pm: Take ideas further - how to write a compelling venture summary/business plan (feat. Cameron Johns, TechFast Project Manager, Australian Institute for Commercialisation): Business 3 building (G06) room 1.04, Gold Coast campus
1K Challenge Venture Summaries due
Submit your 1,000-word Venture Summary in the 1K Challenge, and you could share in $10,000 (10 x $1,000 cash prizes to be won); plus you'll gain valuable feedback from some of Queensland’s top entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
- 1K Challenge 1,000-word Venture Summaries due: 8 May, 5 pm, online
1K Challenge Awards Evening
Join us as we congratulate the winners of the 1K Challenge, and enjoy an evening of networking.
Venture Planning Bootcamp
This full-day workshop will teach anyone interested in entrepreneurship how to convert ideas into real businesses - and how to take the next step after the Griffith Innovation Challenge. Registrations are essential!
Idea Generation Sessions
Designed for those intending to compete in the Griffith Innovation Challenge, these fun and interactive sessions will help you unleash your creative side, meet potential team members, and learn about the small print (entry requirements, assessment criteria, key dates and more).
- Idea Generation Session (Nathan): 24, 25 or 26 July, time to be confirmed, Nathan campus
- Idea Generation Session (Gold Coast): 24, 25 or 26 July, time to be confirmed, Gold Coast campus
Griffith Innovation Challenge Venture Summaries due
Submit your team's 3,000-word Venture Summary to enter Round One of the Griffith Innovation Challenge, and you could share in $90,000 in cash and prizes!
- Griffith Innovation Challenge 3,000-word Venture Summaries due: 6 August, 5 pm, online
Griffith Innovation Challenge Finalists Announced
Up to 12 teams will be selected to continue in Round Two of the Griffith Innovation Challenge. Join us to congratulate finalists (and wish them well) at this cocktail and networking event.
- Griffith Innovation Challenge Finalists Ceremony: 16 August, 5 - 7 pm, Nathan campus
Griffith Innovation Challenge Final Awards Evening
Watch the 2012 Griffith Innovation Challenge finalists complete their final battle on stage (with compelling pitches), before winners are announced.
- Griffith Innovation Challenge Final Awards Evening: Mid-October, 5.15 - 8.00 pm, South Bank campus