Important information Applications close Sunday 2 Feb 2025 at 11:59pm
Details within this application will be shared with the program evaluators, the program facilitators and CSIRO Lindfield Collaboration Hub team. Avoid disclosing information that is commercial in confidence.
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Facilitators The GAP BLITZ Program will be facilitated by Joanne Jacobs and Gavin Heaton from Disruptors Co .
Session dates The Gap Blitz Program runs for 12 weeks.
Here is the program overview:
Online kick off and orientation: 90 min online session Monday 24 February 2025 (online) from 4:30pm - 6pm.
In-person workshop at CSIRO Lindfield: 2 x full days in person at CSIRO Lindfield (25-26 Feb 2025).
1-hour online session with a coach to prepare video pitches (a time of your choosing between 27 - 28 Feb 2025).
Online Coaching sessions (60 min once a fortnight): you will be able to schedule at a time that works for you (managed through TidyCal) which commences 3 March 2025 and continues once a fortnight until 2 May 2025.
Mid-program immersion: During week 5 of the program – half a day in person workshop at CSIRO Lindfield to deep dive into pitching.
Online cohort-based learning (2 hrs once a fortnight): Scheduled on Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm from 11 March 2025 and continues once a fortnight until 6 May.
Showcase & Expo in person in Sydney CBD (venue TBC) Tuesday 13 May 2025 from 3pm – 7:30pm.
Eligibility The program is for registered businesses (ABN required) working in the areas of engineering, science or technology. You may have been through an accelerator or incubation program previously, but have hit some blockages on your path to growth.
Places in the program are limited and each application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
Video Requirement As part of the application process, we really want to understand the ‘story’ of your business: what drives your business, how you got to this point and what you think your gap is?
We’d love to see this via a 3 minute video.
It doesn’t need to be slick; a recording on your laptop or phone is absolutely fine. You can include the link to where it is stored online.
Expectations of participation The time commitment for participants in GAP BLITZ equates to a few hours a week over 12 weeks. But as with any program, the more time you put in, the more you get out of it.
In plain English, these are the most important terms for you to understand:
Confidentiality: we keep your information confidential. We expect you to do the same for any information provided by us or other teams you meet during the program.Intellectual Property: your IP stays with you.Use of CSIRO logo: once accepted into the program, you can use CSIRO’s name to describe your participation in GAP BLITZ but it may not be used to suggest that we endorse your business. The use of the CSIRO’s logo is not permitted without express written permission.Code of conduct: you need to comply with CSIRO’s Code of Conduct while participating in the program.Photography: We may take photos or videos to use for promotion. We will ask your permission to use images of you during program registration.
