1. GI Challenge Draft
Program Outline

2. Contents Overview GI Sponsors, Partners & Board Proposed Dates
Entrepreneur Information
Our Commitment to Entrepreneurs
Parent and Guardian Information
Contact Details
Generation Innovation

3. GI unleashes the innovation of young people and creates local heroes by supporting budding entrepreneurs!
The GI challenge is the primary programme of Generation Innovation (GI) and it achieves a vision of unleashing the innovation of young people. It is a program that supports young entrepreneurs to create and cultivate business ventures that can function viably in the real economy.
The GI Challenge was designed to alleviate the three greatest challenges facing young entrepreneurs: a lack of an existing network, business experience and money. GI engages the community to source mentors, investors and general support to wrap around participants as they pursue their venture.
The GI Challenge is run over three one-day workshops, where teams are matched with business mentors and marketing experts to explore the elements that are required to start up their business. Over their journey, teams refine their business concepts and engage the marketplace through one-to-one interviews and online surveys finalising their venture into a ‘pitchable’ product. Pitches are presented to a GI panel of business people where they are assessed for their validity and viability.
Approved ventures then move to the marketing stage which includes digital promotions and a crowdfunding campaign to seed-fund the ventures. Upon reaching their funding goals, the successful teams launch these ventures with ongoing support from their mentors and the GI network.

4. Since launching in 2015, the GI Challenge has been delivering on its mission
GI has now completed four successful years , 2016 , 2017, 2018
and GI has big plans for 2019 and beyond!

5. Since launching in 2015, the GI Challenge has been delivering on its mission

6. 2019 Sponsors and Partners The Board Chair: Ted O’Brien
Director: Shane Cunningham
Deputy Chair: Nicole Allen
Director: Dean Alle
Secretary: Sharee McBlane
Director: Sophia O’Brien
Treasurer: Ross Hepworth

7. Proposed Timeline 2019
Celebration – SC Business Awards - Saturday 9th November
People’s Choice Voting – Wednesday 30th October to Friday 8th November
Winner to be announced at SC Business Awards Night
Crowdfunding – Tuesday 15th October to Friday 25th October
Crowdfunding Prep – Wednesday 2nd October (nb school holidays)
Panel 2 – Wednesday 25th September (nb school holidays)
3 weeks for successful teams to prepare for shoot crowd funding incl. videos
Pitch Prep – Wednesday 18th September
Panel 1 – Saturday 14th September
Action recommendations from Panel 1 and revise Panel Pitch
Day 3 – Saturday 7th September
1 week of preparation for panel 1
Day 2 – Saturday 24th August
2 weeks to work on strategy
Day 1 – Saturday 10th August
2 week of market testing
GI Launch; Orientation Day & Mentor Training – Thursday 8th August
Generation Innovation

8. Proposed dates for 2019
Launch: 8th August Entrepreneur Orientation: 8th August Mentor Training: 8th August Day 1: Saturday 10 August Day 2: Saturday 24 August Day 3: Saturday 7 September Panel 1: Saturday 14 September Pitch prep: Wed 18 September Panel 2: Wed 25 September Crowdfunding prep: Wed 2 October (nb School Holidays) Crowdfunding: 15 October – 25 October People’s Choice Voting: 30th October – Friday 8th November Celebration: Saturday 9 November

9. Entrepreneur Information For the GI Challenge to succeed, we need entrepreneurs to be committed to their business idea and the GI Challenge program. The GI Challenge only costs you your time. If you are struggling, then welcome to the world of business. It is important to remember, we are here to help and support you on this journey, so if you are struggling, please contact your mentor or Generation Innovation and let us see how we can help you. Entrepreneur Commitment We ask by joining the GI Challenge that participants; 1. Register AND Attend each of the Key events and Workshops as outlined above 2. Stay in contact with your Mentor/s and Team members 3. Ask for help and support when you need it. 4. Work hard and commit to working through each step of the process. Entrepreneur Dress Code Dress code is Smart Casual. Generation Innovation will supply a GI Entrepreneur t-shirt at Orientation. This is to keep and wear to each GI Challenge day and event.   Head Shot Photography will be taken on Day 1 of the GI Challenge. What to bring Generation Innovation will supply pens, paper, sticky notes and catering for each workshop. Please byo Water Bottle, Laptop (not mandatory), Phone, any notes and plans from previous workshops and an awesome can-do attitude.

10. Our Commitment to our Entrepreneurs Generation Innovation is committed to giving young participants every opportunity to launch a successful business by; 1. Connecting them with a suitable and dedicated Mentor/s that will work with them throughout the journey 2. Provide a structured program with practical business tools and support to help them develop their business idea 3. Help to develop and record their Video pitch. 4. We will also provide them with a GI Challenge T-Shirt and catering at each of the full-day workshops It is important to note that participants may filter out at various stages of the program but this is always in a process of dialogue and support to make that decision, they will never be abandoned and left to go it alone. Information for Parents and Guardians Parents and Guardians, are not required to attend the events and Workshops with their young person, however, we encourage them to come and meet us at the Orientation Event.  We ask that Parents and Guardians ensure participants arrive on time and are collected promptly at the conclusion of each events or workshop. Each young Entrepreneur that is under the age of 18 years will be required to have Parent/Guardian Permission form completed at the Orientation Evening.

11. Registrations close 7th August
Registrations close 7th August. For more information please do not hesitate to get in touch; Contact Details  Project Manager: Elisha Dibben Tel: