One10 launches new Activate and Amplify accelerator programs.

Media Release

One10 announces two new accelerator programs that brings together the lean startup approach with creating positive impact.

For Immediate Release – Melbourne, Sydney Friday 26th August 2016: One10 announces two new accelerator programs that bring together the lean startup approach with creating positive impact.

One10 is launching two new accelerator programs in September, Activate and Amplify, to help build capacity in positive impact startups. This September, up to 12 startups will be invited to participate in Activate, and 5 startups in Amplify.

The Activate program has been created to transform ideas into action. One10 is teaming up with In Common to deliver the program, which helps early stage purpose-driven entrepreneurs apply lean startup methods to create thriving businesses and positive impact. The program is valued at $20,000, but is subsidised by One10 and will be delivered for $5,000 per startup. It will be run in Melbourne and Sydney, with plans to offer it in Brisbane in 2017.

“At One10, we receive so many pitches from people who get lost between the idea and the execution, lacking the skills or process to create a viable, sustainable and impactful business. These people are looking for more than just a business plan, they’re looking for support to work through the actionable steps in developing their idea. That’s why we’ve created the One10 Activate Program.” Said Veronica Munro, One10 CEO.

The Amplify program helps startups develop their best go-to-market strategy, build investment- readiness, and raise seed capital. It is tailored for a cohort of startups at a similar stage in their journey. The Amplify program will reinforce what's good, adapt what's shaky, and launch startups to the next level – all while holding their values at the core. The program is valued at $50,000, but is subsidised by One10 and will be delivered for $25,000 per startup. This year it will be run in Melbourne, and will be offered in Sydney early in 2017.

Deb Cupitt – Engagement and Impact Lead at One10 said “The UK is the hub for social enterprise, the US is the hub for fast growing and lean startups. We want to bring these business approaches together to create a thriving positive impact economy in Australia.”

Apply for Activate if you’re an entrepreneur who:

• ●  has an idea for a social enterprise/positive impact start-up and wants to create real solutions to real problems.

• ●  is inspired to create a project that has the potential to create meaningful social and environmental change.

   ● wants to bring their idea into fruition, and is committed to creating a sustainable and scalable positive impact business.

Apply for Amplify if you’re an entrepreneur who:

• ●  has a minimum viable product (MVP) with some traction, and is looking to scale their business and create positive impact.

• ●  is driven to create a more inclusive and sustainable world and who has an unwavering urge to leave the world a better place than they found it.

• ●  is looking to revolutionise the way we do business, and who believe that the power of business can be harnessed for good.

  To find out more about the Activate and Amplify programs, head to One10’s website. Participation in the program is by application only, apply online here.

  About One10

  One10 was founded by Global Social Entrepreneur and Impact investor, Geoff Gourley, and enables and supports purpose-driven people to create positive impact. They provide acceleration programs, consultancy, corporate innovation, workshops and events, along with commercialisation support for entrepreneurs, social enterprise, not-for-profits and corporate organisations. Visit oneten.com.au for more information on services.

  One10’s accelerator program is always open for applications and accepts high-growth purpose-driven businesses on a rolling basis. Apply via www.oneten.com.au/pitchit

  @OneTenTeam

  INTERVIEWS:

  Veronica Munro – CEO, One10 veronica@oneten.com.au
  +61 416 611 027

  MEDIA:

  Deb Cupitt – Engagement and Impact Lead, One10 

  +61 488 436 719

  debra@oneten.com.au

  Website: oneten.com.au Twitter: @OneTenTeam 

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