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See the aligned community initiatives we have supported

We’re not a wealthy organisation. However, as a social enterprise fostering innovation, supporting those who are experimenting with the unknown or helping others in need is just part of what we do.

High School Innovation Challenge

Beyond Agriculture

In 2023, we are sponsoring the inaugural ‘Beyond Agriculture’ Innovation Challenge at James Ruse Agricultural High School, which is an initiative of their alumni-run foundation. Through this sponsorship we have so far delivered:

  • A full-day ‘bootcamp’ incursion with a YW team of three, including modules on design thinking and startup pitching, for over 50 students

  • Extensive support to the organising committee covering program design, student/mentor engagement, and data management via Airtable 

  • 1 x Zoom mentor briefing for industry experts volunteering to guide teams through the program 

  • 2 x in person student workshops for participants on how to approach designing a pitch and making use of their mentor sessions

  • Judging criteria, worksheet and assistance in running the final pitch event

Youth pitching competition

Spark Tank 2023

In 2023, we sponsored Share the Spark (a registered charity) with their Spark Tank startup ideation and pitching competition on the Northern Beaches, for students ranging from upper primary to upper secondary. As part of our sponsorship, we delivered:

  • 2 x 1.5 hour online pitching workshops stepping students through how to generate as much traction as possible and present persuasively at the Awards Night

  • 12 x 30 minute 1:1 pitch coaching sessions with James (2 for each of the 6 finalist teams)