I don’t live in the City of Unley, can I still apply?
You must live, work, study or play in the City of Unley to apply for Fish Tank. This means your school, place of study, sporting club, recreational club or workplace is located in the City of Unley. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please contact the Community Development Project Officer, Youth on pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au or 8372 5111.
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How strict are the age requirements?
Entrants must be aged 12 to 25 years at the time of entry application.
Can I apply as part of a duo or group*?
What to consider when submitting your business idea for the application form?
IMPACT
What impact will your business idea or product have on the other people, the community, the environment and even the world?
INNOVATION
Is your business idea or product something new, different, and or existing?
CREATIVITY
Has imagination been applied to your business idea or product?
PRACTICALITY
Is your business idea or product actually possible?
BUDGET
Are the costs involved with your business idea or product realistic and achievable?
My business is already established, am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, if you have an established business and or product you are still eligible to apply. However, you must be able to prove that you need the financial and mentoring support for your business or product to develop further.
My business is just an idea at this stage, am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, if you simply just have a business idea you are eligible to apply. You must ensure that you explain the business idea in detail, in your application form.
I participated in Fish Tank 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022 and or Change Makers 2018, am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, previous Fish Tank 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022 and Change Makers 2018 participants may submit an application, however it must be for a different business idea and or product than previously presented.
What is the prize package?
12 – 17 years
1st Prize – Futurepreneurs Launchpad mentoring package facilitated by entrepreneurship educator Sasha Dragovelic, including two x 2 hour mentoring sessions (valued at $780) + $500 seed money.
2nd Prize – $ 300 seed money.
18 – 25 years
1st Prize – Business SA SAYES (South Australian Young Entrepreneur Scheme) 12 month workshop and mentoring program (valued at $1,600) + $500 seed money.
2nd Prize - $300 seed money.
What is the time commitment to participate in Fish Tank?
Activity
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Date
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Promotion to commence
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Wednesday 15 March 2023
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Call for Applications OPEN
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Wednesday 15 March 2023
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Applications CLOSE
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Sunday 30 April 2023, Midnight
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Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop – Unley Civic Centre
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Wednesday 19 April 2023, 6pm – 8pm
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Presentation & Pitch Workshop - Fullarton Park Community Centre
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Saturday 6 May 2023, 1pm – 3pm
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Fish Tank, Pitch Night Event - Unley Town Hall
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Thursday 11 May 2023, 5.45pm for a 6pm start – 8pm
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When will I know if I am one of the top 10 finalists?
The top 10 finalists will be notified by email and phone by Monday 1 May 2023.
I can’t attend the Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop on Wednesday 19 April 2023, can I still submit an application form for Fish Tank?
Yes, you can still submit an application form. The Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop is not mandatory to attend, however it will provide useful information about entrepreneurship and insights from special guest speakers. It will also assist you in preparing your application form.
If I am selected as one of the Top 10 finalists to present at the Fish Tank Pitch Night and I can’t attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop on Saturday 6 May 2023, can I still pitch my business idea at the live Fish Tank Pitch Night on Thursday 11 May 2023?
Unfortunately not, it is mandatory to attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop if you have been selected as one of the Top 10 finalists to be able to pitch at the live Fish Tank Pitch Night. If you are unable to attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop, then you will forfeit your place in the competition.
If I am selected as one to the Top 10 finalists and I can’t attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night on Thursday 11 May 2023, can I still participate in Fish Tank?
Unfortunately not, it is mandatory to attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night if you have been selected as one of the Top 10 finalists. If you are unable to attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night, then you will forfeit your place in the competition.
Who are the judges for the live Fish Tank Pitch Night?
- City of Unley Mayor, Michael Hewitson AM
- Sasha Dragovelic, Founder of Futurepreneurs Launchpad, entrepreneurial & enterprise education programs
- A representative from Business SA
- A previous Fish Tank participant.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the Community Development Project Officer, Youth at pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au or 8372 5111.