Are you are regional startup or small business
with a sustainability focus & looking for ways to accelerate your growth?

Let us CONNECT you.



CONNECT Sustainable Industries is an exciting program of activities being held between July and December 2022 including networking events, mini hackathons, commercialisation mentoring, an investor roundtable, and regional showcase.
The program includes a free BUSINESS INCUBATOR that will support you to grow your business through skills development, mentorship, new connections
and investment opportunities.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE:
Online and in-person workshops with expert facilitators
- Individual matching to a business mentor
- A designated booth at the regional showcase to demo your business
- Exposure to government, industry, corporates and potential investors
- Media and promotional benefits for your business
- Connection to a community of like-minded businesses
- Membership of the CONNECT alumni
TIMELINE
Business Bootcamp:
26/27 July 2022
Fortnightly Masterclasses:
August-October 2022
Mentoring:
August-December 2022



Applications for CONNECT Sustainable Industries close in
FAQs
Motivated entrepreneurs with a sustainability focused startup with a strong value proposition and scaleable business model, who are keen to learn from business experts and connect to new networks.
The program is open to regional based businesses, or businesses that are focusing on impact in the regions.
The CONNECT program selects 6-10 businesses and this is dependant the number of applications received.
We have an extensive network of business leaders and trusted advisors that we utilise for training and mentoring, and will select guest speakers who will present on topics relevant to the cohort’s needs.
The masterclasses will be based at Innovation Cluster’s new base in Vasse with office, training room and co-working space. There are also Perth networking events scheduled. We also have access to meeting spaces in the Perth CBD if required for project and mentor meetings.
Those who apply from outside the south west will have to be prepared to travel at their own cost.
We have delivered multiple programs since covid began, including pivoting an entire accelerator to online format in March 2020. We have run several programs since as a hybrid virtual and face to face, which have been highly successful. If covid restrictions are enforced again, many of the face to face events planned can be delivered online, or delivered at a later date.
Yes, CONNECT Sustainable Industries also includes networking events, mini hackathons, commercialisation mentoring, investor roundtable and regional showcase event. Please get in touch here through our EOI form.
Applications for CONNECT Sustainable Industries
close 5pm Friday 1st July 2022
CONNECT Sustainable Industries is supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-tend WA Program



Application for CONNECT Sustainable Industries Business Incubator
Contact Us
For queries please contact info@innovationcluster.com.au
We value diversity and strive to cultivate a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are committed to equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all its forms throughout all programs.