Virtual business incubator
The Business Incubator requires students to scope out and develop a business opportunity. Though the program students be exposed to priorities for decision-making in the context of setting up an entrepreneurial venture. Along the way, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to research, evaluate information and consider the ethical and cultural implications of their business proposal. The program culminates in a final Pitch day, where students present their business proposal and participate in a pitch to potential stakeholders.
2020 Schedule
Over T2 2020, this program will take place over 7 weeks. The program will start in week 1 of the trimester and will run during the mid-trimester break.
| Trimester week | Date | Program week | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 16-Jul | 1 | 2hr Induction + 4-hour Session + Mentor Drop-in |
| Week 2 | 23-Jul | 2 | 4-hour Session + Mentor Drop-in |
| Week 3 | 30-Jul | 3 | 4-hour Session + Mentor Drop-in |
| Week 4 | 6-Aug | 4 | 4-hour Session + Mentor Drop-in |
| Week 5 | 13-Aug | 5 | 4-hour Session + Mentor Drop-in |
| Trimester break | 20-Aug | 6 | Practice Presentations + Mentor Drop-in |
| Week 6 | 27-Aug | 7 | Pitch Day |
The 4 hours session contains a combination of program tailored content and hands-on project work. These will take place on Thursday’s over Trimester 2 2020.
Note: the program also requires attendance to two 3-hour Masterclasses. Dates and times to be confirmed.
Who can apply?
This program is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Faculty of Business and Law, who will take the experience under the following units:
- Undergraduate: MWL317 - Entrepreneurship Experience
- Postgraduate: MWL717 - Entrepreneurship Experience
It is your responsibility to ensure that taking a WIL unit contributes towards your course requirements, and will not prevent you from meeting your course rules. Please speak with a Student Adviser if you are unsure; you can contact them on buslaw@deakin.edu.au or (03) 9244 6555.