81562 Funding Innovative Initiatives

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Subject level:

Postgraduate

Description

This subject is an elective option for postgraduate students, including the Entrepreneurial PhD. 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.

Teaching and learning strategies

This subject consists 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 and receive feedback from peers, 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

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.