Impact10X - taking great ideas and research to reality, JCU Media Team

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How does impact 10X work? In a nutshell, the program has a connected innovation value chain approach, which means you can connect, collaborate, and create to take your great idea off the canvas to reality. The first stage “connect” is the Connectivity Café, which hosts interactive and dynamic sessions on deep-tech, AI and innovative technologies of the future that serve as the entry point to the Impact10X ecosystem. They help participants connect with peers, share ideas, and gain immediate value through discussions, panels, and networking. Following Connectivity Café is the “collaborate” AI Simulator, a three-day immersive program that provides hands-on support to test concepts and identify the next practical steps through gamification of a $100K virtual bank fund. This stage creates collaboration with expertise to validate their ideas, refine their business models, and gain confidence to move forward and attract funding opportunities After this is the “create” Venture Builder stage, which is for researchers and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated strong potential and validated their ideas towards investment readiness. Participants receive tailored mentorship, access to key resources, and expert guidance to refine their strategies, build sustainable business models, and prepare for growth and investment. Impact 10X has exceeded all expectations, with over 1000 participants involved with Connectivity Café - from a projected 400 – and 82 applications made for the AI Simulator: far more than the projected 30. The goal for the Venture Builder stage was to have five applications, but that number has now reached 20.