2012 Resources
- 2012 Terms and Conditions (PDF 179k) - The rules for both the 1K Challenge and Innovation Challenge are outlined in this document
- 2012 1K Challenge Venture Summary Template (PDF 149k) - Use this to develop content for your 1K Challenge entry
- 2012 Griffith Innovation Challenge Venture Summary Template (PDF 150k) - Use this to develop content for your Innovation Challenge entry
- 2012 1K Challenge Judging Process and Criteria (PDF 164k) - Find out what 1K Challenge judges will be looking for
- 2012 1K Challenge Venture Summary Entry Form - Use this form to enter the 1K Challenge by 8 May, for your chance to win $1,000
- Team Building Form - Can't make it to our events to meet potential team members? Use this form to advertise whether you're trying to find additional team members, or you want to join an existing team
- Team Building Database - Browse for team members who've completed the Team Building Form. To remove your details from this spreadsheet, email griffithinnovation@griffith.edu.au
- Coaches/Judges' Expression of Interest Form - Keen to judge or coach in this year's competitions? Register your interest here and we'll be in touch!
Ideas to Business Seminars
- Seminar 1 presentation (25 minutes, MP4, 10.6MB) - How to generate and recognise great ideas (Martin Mankowski)
- Seminar 1 slides (PDF 631k) - How to generate and recognise great ideas (Martin Mankowski)
- Seminar 2 presentation (65 minutes, MP4, 32.1MB) - How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset (Prof Phillip Di Bella)
- Seminar 2 slides (PDF 1.06MB) - How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset (Prof Phillip Di Bella)
- Seminar 3 presentation (72 minutes, MP4, 1.4MB) - How to resource your idea - understanding the business model (Gary Parkin, NAB; Regan Gourley, Cullens; and Mario Pennisi, AOQ)
- Seminar 3 slides (PDF 894k) - How to resource your idea - understanding the business model (Gary Parkin, NAB; Regan Gourley, Cullens; and Mario Pennisi, AOQ)
- Seminar 4 presentation (MP4 29.8MB) - How to build and manage an entrepreneurial team (Monique Jeremiah, Exceptional Group)
- Seminar 4 slides (PDF 797k) - How to build and manage an entrepreneurial team (Monique Jeremiah, Exceptional Group)
- Seminar 5 presentation (MP4 22.3MB) - Take ideas further - how to write a compelling venture summary/business plan (Cameron Johns, Australian Institute for Commercialisation)
- Seminar 5 slides (PDF 35.2MB) - Take ideas further - how to write a compelling venture summary/business plan (Cameron Johns, Australian Institute for Commercialisation)
2011 Resources
Seminars
- Seminar 1 presentation (120 minutes, MP4, 25MB): From Ideas to Viable Ventures (Michael Murtagh and Martin Mankowski)
- Seminar 1 slides (PDF, 122k): From Ideas to Viable Ventures (Michael Murtagh)
- Seminar 1 slides (PDF, 396k): From Ideas to Viable Ventures (Martin Mankowski)
- Seminar 2 presentation (120 minutes, MP4, 27MB): How to Write a Business Plan (Caitlin Baumann and Cameron Johns)
- Seminar 2 slides (PDF, 79k): How to Write a Business Plan (Caitlin Baumann)
- Seminar 2 slides (PDF, 79k): How to Write a Business Plan (Cameron Johns)
- Seminar 3 presentation (120 minutes, MP4, 32MB): Funding Your Idea (Andrew Coventry, Karina Smith and Natalie Lucas)
- Seminar 3 slides (PDF, 110k): Funding Your Idea (Karina Smith and Natalie Lucas)
- Seminar 4 presentation (120 minutes, MP4, 33MB): Protecting Your Idea (Regan Gourley and Mike Harris)
- Seminar 4 slides (PDF, 572k): Protecting Your Idea (Regan Gourley)
- Seminar 4 slides (PDF, 336k): Protecting Your Idea (Mike Harris)
- Seminar 5 presentation (120 minutes, MP4, 21.6MB): Selling Your Idea (Nicky Douglas)
- Seminar 5 slides (PDF 499k): Selling Your Idea (Nicky Douglas)
- Seminar 6 presentation (25 mins, MP4, 11MB): Presenting Your Idea (Andrew Loch)
- Seminar 6 slides (PDF 1.30MB): Presenting Your Idea (Andrew Loch)
Launch and Networking Evening presentations
Missed seeing Professor Phillip Di Bella, or former winners Grobio at our 2011 Launch? Take a look at their presentations below.
- Innovation: Prof Phillip Di Bella's (PDF 1.02Mb) - inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs
- How to win the Griffith Innovation Challenge: Or at least give it a good shot (PDF 521k) - practical tips and advice for future competitors, from 2010 winners Grobio
Other useful links
- AusIndustry - Learn more about the products, services and information that support Australian industry
- Austrade - Australian Trade Commission website
- IP Australia - Find out more about intellectual property laws in Australia
- Bplans.com - Tips on writing business plans
- Business readiness quiz - Take this 30-second quiz to find out if you're really ready to start a business
- Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education - Information on business and innovation, including how to implement new ideas and where to go for assistance and support
- Getting into business - Business start-up tips from the Queensland Government
- How to win a business plan competition - Good article outlining the various components to consider for competitions like the 1K Challenge/Griffith Innovation Challenge
- My Own Business - Website provides great step-by-step process for creating a business plan, and videos from entrepreneurs and small business experts
- NAB Small Business - Free resources (including business plan templates, start-up cost estimator, cash-flow forecast calculators and more)
- Sample Venture/Executive Summary - Provided at issuu.com
- Spark Entrepreneurial Challenge - Great resources to assist in developing your Venture Summaries
- UC Berkeley - Business planning resources