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A D E L A I D E C I T Y C O U N C I L . C O M / S O C I A L - V E N T U R E S

S O C I A L V E N T U R E S I N C U B A T O R P R O G R A M

O N A M I S S I O NT O M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E ?


W H A T I S T H E S O C I A L V E N T U R E S I N C U B A T O R P R O G R A M ?

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The program wi l l work with up to 8 social ventures ( individuals or teams of 2-3) to support the ac t i ve deve lopment o f the i r ventures through workshops, mentor ing, peer- learn ing and digi ta l platforms.

The Social Ventures Incubator Program is a learning and development opportunity for early-stage social ventures, to develop their business models and impact to sustainably improve community life.

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W H A T W I L L I L E A R N ?

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This unique, world class program wi l l give you the knowledge and pract ical ski l ls to develop, test and launch your social venture.

P r a c t i c a l s e s s i o n s w i t h experienced social entrpreneurs and business professionals wi l l cover areas such as social impact, pitching, business planning, legal obligations and communications.

W H E N ?

The program wil l run for 90 days and is scheduled to start in June and be completed in Sept 2016.

The program wi l l consist of 4 fu l l day workshops and 4 hal f day workshops. There wi l l be 1 ful l day workshop and 1 hal f day workshop each month, with addit ional work to be completed outside of the program.

See page 9 for more deta i led project t imel ines.

MAR APR MAY JUN

P R O J E C T T I M E L I N E S

For more information on the sessions see page 12. Scope of workshop sessions.

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90 day program commences

15 Jun 2016Session 1

20 Jun 2016Session 2

17 Mar 2016Appl icat ions open

17 Apr 2016Appl icat ions close

2 May 2016Ful l day (8 hour) workshop for short l isted candidates to test and bui ld on their idea with peers and industry leaders

Late May 2016Part ic ipant l ist f inal ised and successful appl icants selected

JUL AUG SEPT

9Al l sessions held at the Minor Works bui lding @ Ergo Apartments

4 Jul 2016Session 3

11 July 2016Session 4

25 Jul 2016Session 5

1 Aug 2016Session 6

5 Sept 2016Session 7

12 Sept 2016Session 8

30 Sept 2016Final wrap up/pitch event

C O M M I T M E N T

Short l isted candidates wil l need to attend to a ful l day workshop, that wi l l form the basis for f inal select ion.

Successful part icipants wil l then need to commit to al l workshops and out of hours work wi l l be required.

The de l i ve ry method fo r the workshops wi l l include face to face learning, onl ine resources and wi l l be del ivered with the p a r t i c i p a t i o n , s u p p o r t a n d expert ise of highly experienced faci l i tators.

Mentor ing and suppor t f rom i n d u s t r y e x p e r t s w i l l a l s o be offe red to the successfu l part ic ipants.

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ACC is committed to developing the capability of people that are driven to make a difference. Full commitment to the program is required to get the best value from these intensive workshops.

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Ful l day workshop(8 hours)

SESSION ONE: BUILD UNDERSTANDING

• Def ine your winning aspirat ion• Map out your current operat ing environment• Prof i le current customer segments• Understand the systems layer of community,

environment and society• Ident i fy value proposit ion

Half day workshop(4 hours)

SESSION TWO: SLINGSHOT SESSION

• Share with your peers• Face-to-face fol low up and accountabi l i ty• One-on-one mentor ing session (Developing a

Business Mindset)• Introduct ion to f i rst industry contact• Balancing social impact and business understanding


SESSION THREE: INNOVATION

• Design an evaluat ion framework for innovat ion (mechanics)

• Creat ion of (new) business model opt ions for the future

• Determining where each business model opt ion si ts on the “ improve to intent” spectrum

SESSION FOUR: SLINGSHOT SESSION

• Introduct ion to strategic agi l i ty• One-on-one mentor ing session• Business structures

S C O P E O FW O R K S H O P S


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SESSION SIX: SLINGSHOT SESSION

• Val idat ing your business conf iurat ion• Cashf low and f inancial analysis• Introduct ion to investment• How to create a crowd funding campaign


SESSION SEVEN: MAKE DECISIONS

• Graphic gameplan• Remodel l ing the customer journey• Freshwatching• Ref lect ions


SESSION EIGHT: SLINGSHOT SESSION

• Introduct ion to sel l ing• Wrap up and course evaluat ion• Pressure test and pitching

FINALE: PITCH AND PARTY

SESSION FIVE: SHAPE CHOICES & VALIDATE

• Integrat ing your business model opt ion• Customer journey mapping• Value proposit ion design• Exper iment l ibrary• Customer discovery


W H O I SI T F O R ?

Start-up or early stage socialventures (individuals or a team of up to 3 individuals)

Ventures that propose social and economic impact, specifically in the City of Adelaide

Participants prepared to commit to the 90 day program, all workshops and after hours work

Participants with a growth mindset and the drive to turn an idea into reality

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M E N T O RP R O F I L E S

B u s i n e s s M o d e l s I n c w i l l fac i l i ta te the program. They are an in ternat iona l s t ra tegy & design company that he lps ent repreneurs and s ta r t -ups innovate their business models and design st rategies for the future through co-creat ion and visual izat ion.

S u h i t A n a n t u l a i s t h e l e a d fac i l i t a to r and has coached soc ia l ent repreneurs through the Vic Health Chal lenge, OFTA C h a l l e n g e , C h i n a A u s t r a l i a Mi l lenn ia l Pro ject and Young Social Pioneers Program.

H O W D O I A P P L Y ?

A p p l i c a t i o n s a r e o p e n f o r start-ups that f i t the el ig ibi l i ty c r i te r ia and are ab le to fu l ly commit to the ful l day workshop for shortlisted candidates and can commit to the 90 day program. A maximum of 20 part ic ipants wi l l be selected.

The application form is avai lable onl ine and appl icat ions must be submitted by 5:00pm 17 Apri l 2016 or in person or mai l to 25 Pir ie St, Adelaide.

S U P P O R T E R S

The Wyat t Trust , Microsof t A u s t r a l i a , S o c i a l C a p i t a l In i t iat ive , Impact Invest ing Australia, NESTA, Philanthropy Austral ia, StartSomeGood and Funding Network, wi l l support the program and part ic ipants.

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