PROTOTYPING + MANUFACTURINGOur team of industry experts will take you through the do’s and don’ts of developing and testing prototypes and products. Learn how to test your ideas with your customers in a way that delivers the most useful feedback and data for idea validation.

BUSINESS STRUCTURES + INVESTMENTLearn about a range of various business structures and upskill in IP protection. Map out the best structure to future proof your business and position yourself for investment that works for you and your investors – whether the investment source is yourself, your mum, an angel investor or a crowd funding campaign.

Maker Nest has been designed to create innovative ideas and maximise the impact and value of businesses taking flight into local and global markets. Fledging is the signature Maker Nest program and participation is by application only. This is a high value program which is offered FREE to a small cohort of ventures thanks to the generous support of our partners.

Fledging combines peer to peer learning with inspiration and support from a global community of experts and mentors. Our network of investment partners are actively seeking opportunities to support the best and brightest ideas and the most ambitious, scalable companies. Whether you join us in person or enjoy self-paced online learning, this is your chance to fly.

SMART SYSTEMS TO LIVE A POSITIVE BUSINESS LIFELearn how to set up your personal systems early to create a business life you love. Entrepreneurs tend to try to wear ALL the hats which can lead to overwhelm, stress and burnout. Explore the right personal systems and support for your business so it feels enjoyable and sustainable now and into the future.

CYBER SECURITYGet the most current information from WA’s leading Cyber Security organisation: the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub. Join the AustCyber team as they lead you through an entertaining and accessible workshop to ensure your enterprise is cyber safe.

GROWTH MARKETINGLearn and implement marketing strategies to optimise business growth. Use these ideas to shape how you reach your target audience and how you can measure and understand your results to create the best chance of success.

ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET PROFILEUnderstand how a conscious shift in your mindset can harness your unique entrepreneurial attributes and turn your energy and innovation into a profitable, highly successful business.

NAIL YOUR ELEVATOR PITCHLearn how to explain your business, product, service, or idea quickly and persuasively in a way that sparks interest and excitement and is memorable to those that are listening.

LEAN BUSINESS MODELSJoin innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world in using the lean canvas to map out your growth journey and get you off to a flying start. Keep it as a tool in your toolbox and use it for current and future products, services and business ideas.

PITCH PRACTICEWe will use our second to final week to nail down your pitches for customers, investors, or stakeholders. Our mentors will be able to guide you and feedback on what is required in your pitch deck and how to present it.

PITCHINGOur 10-week course culminates in our pitch night, in front of a group of Angel investors, Mentors and participants. Maker+Co will be judging your presentations and giving the winner the opportunity to pitch their business at West Tech Fest in December 2021.

Program sessions are on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at Maker+Co, 75 Victoria St Bunbury. Can’t join us in person? No worries! Fledging is a blended learning experience so you can join the sessions online or in person.

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Tuesday 31st August

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Tuesday 12th October

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Tuesday 21st September

Tuesday 19th October

Tuesday 26th October

MAKER NEST: FLEDGING 2021

APPLY NOW AT MAKERAND.CO/MAKER-NEST