Huge opportunity for business to accelerate growth
To continue to support the growth of Gippsland’s food and fibre sector, Federation University together with Food & Fibre Gippsland is offering businesses the opportunity to participate in a fully funded accelerator program delivered by Rocket Seeder.
Rocket Seeder has a proven track record in helping businesses in the Food & Fibre sector go to the next level.
Who are Rocket Seeder ?
Rocket Seeder is one of Australia's leading early stage agricultural and food accelerators.
They select entrepreneurs for their program based on their likelihood of commercial success and ability to make a positive impact on society and the environment. They’ve worked with some amazing start-ups, with many going on to raise funding, employ staff and create successful high impact businesses.
The Rocket Seeder program is tailored made for early stage founders, although they do support more established businesses developing new and innovative products and services. They take people on a 6-month journey to: refine their business model utilising lean startup principles; develop a compelling narrative; and develop confidence in communicating with media, investors and potential partners.
The program is delivered via workshops, online or face-to-face, and targeted one to one support with coaches who have deep experience across all elements of the agricultural and food value chain and the commercialisation of technology.
In the past three years, they have selected leading organisations to support in the delivery of their program. They utilise some of the most well regarded innovation facilitators and service providers with expertise in marketing, IP, leadership, public speaking, finance and fundraising.
The Rocket Seeder program content is housed in a software platform developed by a Melbourne-based provider.
This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in Australia's leading early stage food and agricultural accelerator at no cost, and receive the following;
Guidance and support form leading business experts to refine business model to ensure the business is ready to scale and raise funding.
Support from leading marketing experts to create a clear and compelling business narrative and media story.
Public speaking coaching to develop the skills to pitch with confidence and conviction.
Access to Rocker Seeder’s unrivalled network of alumni, mentors and coaches.
Unique opportunity to create a network with locally based innovative early stage agriculture and food startups.
The program will commence the week of the 23rd of August where you will have an online session with the program team to do a deep dive into the program.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Morwell Innovation Centre (MIC) – 9am-3pm
Online 9.30am-1.30pm
23-25/8 - Online
Individual Deep Dives with program team
27/8 - Morwell Innovation Centre
Cohort introductions & Program overview
Introduction to Lean Methodology
Value Proposition Canvas
1:1 Coaching
3/9 - Online
Customer Discovery (“getting out of the building”)
Generating Insights
1:1 Coaching
10/9 - Morwell Innovation Centre
Business Models
Revenue Generation
1:1 Coaching
Break for school holidays
1/10 - Morwell Innovation Centre
Pitch workshop
Meet the ‘Gippsland’ Mentors
1:1 Coaching
8/10 - Online
Startup Legal & Accounting
Marketing, Media & Public Relations
1:1 Pitch Coaching
15/10 - Online
Fundraising options
- Angel investment
- Venture Capital
- Revenue Based Financing
- Crowdfunding
- Grants
1:1 Pitch Coaching
22/10 - Morwell Innovation Centre
Leadership
Building Teams
Pitch practice
1:1 Pitch Coaching
28/10 - Group pitch coaching (day before demo day) Individual Game Plans with program team
29/10 - DEMO DAY
Weekly sessions will be held on the same day of the week between 9.30am and 1.30pm
(online) and 9am-3pm (at Morwell Innovation Centre)All sessions are recorded for the cohort to replay
All resources are uploaded to Rocket Seeder’s learning management system for future reference
Weeks 2-11 start with weekly wins and end with a reflection survey
Coaching takes place after the weekly sessions or during the week
Participants are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the program, including the demo day
Experienced founders will be introduced to the cohort throughout the program
Pitch practice will be organised throughout the week in small groups
Everyone is welcome to participate and there is so much to be gained by joining this program.
To get your name on the list, please email Nicole Griffin at the Morwell Innovation Centre ASAP!
