VIC LOCAL GOVSTART 2021
Solving local government challenges with startup solutions
Local GovStart launched in 2019 (previously named Springboard), when three leading councils in Victoria joined forces to search ‘outside the building’ to find solutions that could benefit their residents. The next program will kick off at the beginning of 2021 and support councils in making a positive impact in the community following the current COVID-19 crisis.
Why participate?
The program offers a wide range of benefits for councils that decide to participate.
Timeline
October 2020 to June 2021
Confirm key partners
Define Problem Statements
Develop Program Website
Marketing and Startup Scouting
Deliver Initial Shortlist
Deliver Pitch Event
Next Steps and Startup Engagement
“The City of Ballarat worked with Shay and the Collective Campus team in 2019 to attract startups to pitch their ideas to help solve community issues. Shay and the team were able to effectively work with the Councils to identify appropriate statements to attract startups across the world, leading to a large number of applications to the program, and some potential fantastic outcomes for the community that would not have been accessible without the assistance of Collective Campus”
Matthew Swards
Case Study - 2019 Springboard Program
We successfully delivered a startup matching program for three councils in 2019.
City of Ballarat, City of Casey, City of Whittlesea and Collective Campus joined forces to create opportunities for Startups and Scaleups to solve challenges within the community.
The ‘Springboard’ program offered innovators and entrepreneurs from not only Australia but all over the world, the chance to share their innovative solutions to address high priority community challenges.
Is your council interested in being part of this program?
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