The course provides you with the essential knowledge to start, or become a startup. As a whole, you will gain an 'entrepreneurs toolkit'; a set of diverse skills geared towards a successful startup. As a "C2C" graduate, you will be able to:

• Successfully plan and strategise business models, identify customers, their problems and how you can provide value
• Powerfully communicate your brand and your business's brand
• Finance your startup with available means and seek future capital
• Effectively communicate your idea and vision to your team, customers and investors, breezing through every presentation
• Call on a tight-knit cohort of fellow early-stage founders
• Graduates also receive access to exclusive networking opportunities and events held by CERI and our external network. This ensures you never miss a new opportunity and keep up to date with the forefront of innovation in Western Australia.
  

ESIC Status

The Australian Tax Office has ruled CERI an eligible accelerator with our three-tiered program, including education modules, mentoring, continuing education workshops and access to office accommodation. This means startup companies that complete both the Bootcamp and Concept to Creation programs qualify for 50 points of the 100 points required to be considered an Early Stage Innovation Company under Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Subdivision 360-A, sections 360-40 and 360-45. This is excellent news for investors as they will qualify for a tax incentive for investing in your company.

More information on the ATO ESIC details here and here.

Next Steps

Completing the Concept to Creation course opens up a world of opportunity. By completing this course, you'll be eligible to apply for CERI office residency, CERI’s Venture Mentor program, the Malka Customer Development Masterclass and CERI Start funding. As you and your startup develop, our offerings facilitate you with the experience to form and grow a startup company, guiding your future path to success. 

The next move is yours.

Concept to Creation builds upon the knowledge learnt in our 'Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp'; thus, the Bootcamp is highly encouraged to be completed first. We strongly encourage applications from startup teams, whether as a pair of co-founders or a team of 5. We also encourage applications from:

• Solo Founders looking to build their team
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Early to late-stage career development
• Industry, business professionals and intrapreneurs
• University students at a postgraduate level
• Postdoctoral, researchers and academics