Deadline: 7-Feb-23
The Australia Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the applications for ProtoX Arts Digital Accelerator Program, is designed to support digitally centred business and product ideas such as plug-ins, media players, immersive VR/AR experiences, apps, platforms and programs, that originated out of, or support the creative industries.
Australia Council for the Arts is collaborating with INCUBATE the University of Sydney’s Flagship Startup Program to deliver a national 12-week Digital Pre-Accelerator Program for individual artists, groups and arts organisations. Through 1:1 mentoring, industry connections and weekly goal-setting, INCUBATE provides the subject matter expertise to empower members of the arts community to pursue their digitally centred ideas into businesses.
This program supports emerging creative founders and the broader ecosystem by teaching key foundational business frameworks and enabling connections into the startup community. Additionally, hands-on customer testing, prototyping, and iterating are encouraged to build founders and businesses that service the arts and creative sectors.
Taking part in this Pre-Accelerator Program will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue your startup idea.
Who is this program for?
- This program is for arts-aligned/creative industries individuals and organisations who have an idea for a digital product, have found a solution to a problem or see a gap in the market that they can fill. Product ideas may include as plug-ins, media players, immersive VR/AR experiences, apps, platforms and programs, that originated out of, or support the creative industries.
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is open for arts-aligned/creative industries organisations and individuals.
Assessment Criteria
- Applications will be reviewed by staff and industry advisors. Your application will be based on merit, response to the selection criteria, and in line with Australia Council’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Timeliness and relevance of the training opportunity to your professional development
- The impact the proposed activity will have on your career
- Viability of the proposed project.
For more information, visit ProtoX Arts.