2024 Melbourne Basecamp
Thanks to support from the City of Melbourne, we're able to offer our 2024 Basecamp
to founders in Melbourne and the surrounding areas at no cost to participants.
Applications close 7 October.
to founders in Melbourne and the surrounding areas at no cost to participants.
Applications close 7 October.
Boomerang Labs' Basecamp Program focuses on turning individuals into entrepreneurs. We'll set you up with the foundations you'll need to launch a circular economy startup.
Our six week program
Module 1: Entrepreneurship and IdeationIn the first session, we'll go over what the entrepreneurial journey looks like and show you how to go about coming up with ideas.
Module 4: Customer researchIt's important to filter out the best ideas and test your assumptions by conducting effective customer research.
Module 2: Circular economy overviewWe'll delve into the circular economy market to lay the foundations for coming up with a killer startup idea.
Module 5: Crafting a value propositionWe'll show you how to use customer research to hone in on the core component of your business model.
Module 3: Landing on an idea to take forwardNeed some ideas? In this module we'll highlight trends and areas that are ripe for disruption.
Module 6: Next stepsIn the last session, we'll help you plot out a plan for launching your circular economy startup, including identifying immediate next steps.
What we're looking for
During the selection process, we will assess your application against three key areas.
- SkillDo you have problem-solving capabilities or a specific skill/experience that you can leverage to create a unique offering?
- SpiritAre you driven, persistent, disciplined, comfortable with ambiguity and not afraid to take calculated risks?
- HustleCan you find a way to get something done in an unconventional way? Could you convince someone to trial your product for the first time?
Eligibility
This program is open to founders based in the following local government areas:
Banyule
Bayside
Boroondara
Brimbank
Casey
Darebin
Frankston
Glen Eira
Greater Dandenong
Bayside
Boroondara
Brimbank
Casey
Darebin
Frankston
Glen Eira
Greater Dandenong
Hobsons Bay
Hume
Kingston
Knox
Manningham
Maribyrnong
Maroondah
Melbourne
Melton Shire
Hume
Kingston
Knox
Manningham
Maribyrnong
Maroondah
Melbourne
Melton Shire
Monash
Moonee Valley
Moreland
Nillumbik Shire
Port Phillip
Stonnington
Whitehorse
Whittlesea
Wyndham
Yarra
Moonee Valley
Moreland
Nillumbik Shire
Port Phillip
Stonnington
Whitehorse
Whittlesea
Wyndham
Yarra
Important dates
3 October 2024: Info session - not required, but recommended. Register here.
7 October 2024: Applications close.
11 October 2024: Applicants notified whether they were accepted for the program.
18 October 2024: Program begins.
2 December 2024: Program ends.
7 October 2024: Applications close.
11 October 2024: Applicants notified whether they were accepted for the program.
18 October 2024: Program begins.
2 December 2024: Program ends.
Not sure if this program is for you?
Join us for a free info session on 3 October!
Join us for a free info session on 3 October!
Boomerang Labs' 2024 Basecamp is proudly supported by the City of Melbourne.
Feel free to contact us!
E-mail | [email protected]
Address | EnergyLab's office
Building 25, 4-12 Buckland St | Chippendale, 2008 NSW
Address | EnergyLab's office
Building 25, 4-12 Buckland St | Chippendale, 2008 NSW
