CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are now called for WA Pitch ‘08, an event designed to connect innovative business ventures with development capital.

WA Pitch ‘08 is a pitching competition with real results, but it is also an opportunity for businesses and projects to learn from pitching their business concept to a panel of industry experts and investors.

Staged at the State Library WA on Friday 11 July, 2008. WA Pitch ’08 is to be hosted by the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited (ASSOB) and the WA Innovation Centre - WA Department Industry and Resources.

Innovation Centre WA Managing Director, Michelle Nicolson, urged innovative WA businesses to bring their business ideas to WA Pitch ‘08. “WA Pitch ’08 supports the government’s aim to see innovative WA-based businesses attract early-stage capital for their business development and expansion,” Ms Nicolson said.

The Australian Small Scale Offerings Board will provide the winning business with a listing on the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board, valued at $40,000 (based on an average $500,000 capital raising), a runner-up prize valued at $11,000 and third prize valued at $10,000. The 10 short-listed businesses will receive business mentoring through ASSOB as well as presentation, pitch training and audio-visual resources.

Applicants and event attendees can register online. The deadline is Monday, 19 May, 2008.