Local innovators and start-ups will have the opportunity to pitch their next big idea to investors and industry leaders at the Nexus Smart Hub, Wyong, on Wednesday, December 6, at Start House 100’s Pitch Night.
In collaboration with The Business Centre, Nexus Smart Hub is now the launch pad for the Central Coast’s very own start-up program, with several local entrepreneurs already involved.
Start House 100 is a dedicated business incubator and accelerator program aimed to help high value businesses to start-up and maximise their potential.
The program aims to see 100 businesses succeed over the next five years.
It has a target of seeing 50 women founders graduate from the program, and the creation of 500 high value jobs in the region.
Start House 100 consists of workshops, mentoring with industry experts, pitch practice sessions and a Pitch Night, where participants of the program will have the opportunity to put forward their ideas to venture capitalists and angel investors, as well as industry leaders and their peers.
“We are now a tenant of the Nexus Smart Hub, and The Business Centre is excited for what is to come in this region,” said CEO, Mr Pierre Malou.
“The Central Coast is bustling with tech, IT and med-tech innovators.
“It is fantastic to see the Henry Kendall Group (HKG) create this new purpose-built space for innovators to play in.
“We are really excited to contribute to the strong innovation ecosystem that already exists here on the Central Coast,” he said.
The Business Centre has been in operation across the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast for more than 30 years, and has seen over 20,000 businesses come through their doors for business support and training.
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Media release, Nov 13
Stephanie Moscovis, The Business Centre