Springboard Support Programs

There are three development packages available based on your company’s requirements and stage in the commercialisation process. There is also a "virtual acceleration" package available if your business is located outside of the Hobart area.

Package 1 Support Program is designed for companies that are in the early stages of establishing their business.
Package 2 Development Program is designed for companies that are nearing completion of product development and are entering proof of product stage.
Package 3 Acceleration Program is designed for companies with a very innovative product or service with a proven external market and which are ready to enter (or have already entered) the commercialisation stage in their product life cycle.


Graduation or exit from the programs will occur when key milestones are met.

The following table demonstrates the level of support provided in each package.

Structured Development Packages Package 1 Support Program Package 2 Development Program Package 3 Acceleration Program
Networking opportunities * * *
Access to university linkages * * *
Standard document template library * * *
Access to training services * * *
Mentoring assistance * * *
Business coaching and review * *
Business introduction services * *
In-house mentoring services * *
Business plan assistance * *
Assistance in accessing funding * *
Small grants ($20K to $50k) *
Commercial assistance * *
Marketing plan assistance * *
Active, hands-on business assistance *
Channels & alliances development *
Recruiting services assistance *
Board advisory position *
Shareholder agreements *
Assistance in acquring IP *
Assistance with grant/funding applications *
Access to $50k-$150k of funding *