Activating tomorrow’s business stars

Do you have a business idea that is waiting to take off?

Grow Wellington is looking for the next generation of business superstars in the Wellington region; we want to find them and help them develop into vibrant world-class enterprises.

“Activate” is an intensive four-month programme that has been designed by Grow Wellington’s business incubator, Creative HQ, to help entrepreneurs get focused and turn their business ideas into reality.

To find out more check out www.growwellington.co.nz/activate

Stage 1 closes - September 12th
Entries progressing to Stage 2 advised on - September 23rd
Workshops for Stage 2 - Sept 23rd to - October 10th
Five page business summary submitted by - October 14th
Shortlist for Stage 3 advised - October 21st
Pitching workshop - October 23rd
Pitch to Judges on Cable Car - October 29th
Announcement of winners at Mayors function - October 30th

Successful contestants from Stage 1 will be advised on September 23rd if they have made it through to Stage 2. These contestants will then have the opportunity to particapate in a number of workshops to help them develop their business plan into a five page document.Many of the competition’s sponsors help provide these workshops and we’ll post the venues and dates in the next two weeks.

90-minute workshop on how to organise and develop your business plan summary so it communicates clearly your proposition and persuades investors to invest. It will also talk about IP issues to consider at this stage of the process. This event is open to anyone interested in, or considering applying to, the 2008 Cable Car Challenge but you�ll need to reserve a place now.

Venue- The Business Centre
Ground Floor
Radio New Zealand House
155 The Terrace
Wellington

E mail info@cablecarchallenge.com to reserve your place.