94658 Funding Innovative Initiatives
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Description
Innovation costs money – whether it is a new product, service, or social initiative. In this subject, students go on an innovation funding journey with industry stakeholders to understand where money for innovative initiatives comes from, and what the advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources are. Students develop their own funding proposal for an innovative idea or project and learn how to pitch it to potential funders. This subject equips students with practical skills and knowledge to obtain funding for a diverse range of innovative initiatives.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Utilise quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify opportunities and to support decisions for expanding an innovative initiative. |
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| 2. | Develop skills and techniques to professionally engage and collaborate with key stakeholders in an innovation funding ecosystem. |
| 3. | Critically evaluate social and ethical elements and considerations within an innovation funding ecosystem. |
| 4. | Identify opportunities for innovation and develop strategies to persuade and support people to innovate. |
| 5. | Communicate the mission and value proposition of an emerging initiative by engaging with different audiences. |
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject will consist of six full days scheduled over 3 weeks, supplemented by online modules and activities.
Learning will take place in a collaborative, immersive, experiential, studio-based environment. Students will work with academics and professionals across a wide range of disciplines.
Content (topics)
- Sources of funding: Venture Capital, Angel Investors & other sources
- Selling an innovative idea to investors
- Business models & Value proposition
- Equity capital & Start-up valuation
- Due diligence & Financial statements
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Understanding the funding ecosystem
| Intent: | A detailed assesment brief outlining specific requirements for each assesment task will be available in UTS Online. Please, ensure you consult these briefs before you undertake the assesment tasks. |
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 3 and 5 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
Assessment task 2: Funding proposal
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 4 |
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| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 50% |
Assessment task 3: Funding pitch
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4 |
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| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 20% |
Minimum requirements
Students must attempt each assessment task and achieve an overall pass mark in order to pass this subject.
Late penalties apply to all assessment tasks as outlined in the TD School FYI student booklet. Please consult this booklet for other useful information including Special Consideration, Plagiarism, Extension, and Student Support Services.
A minimum of 80% of attendance of classes (as outlined in the timetable) is required.
Required texts
No required texts. Readings and other resources will be provided online.