Got an enterprise idea that could create positive social or environmental impact?
Create the change you want to see in this world
The Elevate+ Program is a comprehensive, impact Enterprise Accelerator to help you develop a sustainable & scalable enterprise which creates positive social impact.
We take the loneliness out of entrepreneurship and connect you with our thriving community of passionate social entrepreneurs, our alumni and leaders in the field.
12 Weekly Digital Modules, providing knowledge & exercises to guide you to success
in-person group workshops led by passionate & experienced industry professionals
Personal & Group mentoring sessions to help you scale your enterprise & maximise your impact
Networking, Pitch events & strong exposure to help you gain customers, partners or funders
Supporters
This Social Enterprise Sector Development Grant project is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
We’d like to thank the Yunus Centre, Griffith University for their ongoing support.
Elevate+ presenters and mentors represent some of Australia’s leading organisations, to which we are highly grateful.
Key dates (all dates TBC)
2023 Cohort
applications open
22 November 2022
Got questions? Meet us at Brisbane Social Enterprise Drinks/Networking event
14 December 2022, 5-7pm
Applications close
11:59pm, 7 January 2023
Selected participants informed
From 25 January 2023
In person or online workshops with leading industry professionals
Mondays, 4:30-8:30pm, Griffith University, Southbank Campus, 13 February - 15 June 2023
Showcase Event with public, investors & industry
Thursday, 15 June 2023
12 weekly digital modules
Each module will provide you with key knowledge, exercises and insights to help you develop a sustainable enterprise and create impact. Flexible modules allow you to learn in your own time and combine it with other work. Strengthen your new skills during the in-person sessions. You'll gain access to a private online group alongside other program participants and leaders.
01
Welcome to Elevate+. Setting Ourselves Up For Success.
Gain a clear understanding of the program, fundamental traits of successful entrepreneurs and useful strategies to practice throughout Elevate+ as we work to scale your enterprise and impact.
02
Purpose, Vision, Impact. Project Management and Effective Teams.
Clearly define your ‘why’, desired impacts, roles, teamwork theory and other frameworks that will drive your startup projects from the core.
03
Understanding Root Causes & solving the right problem.
Gain a clear grasp of important Design Thinking, Co-Design & Systems Thinking strategies to understand, redefine and respond to the right problems from the beginning, so you don't waste time later.
04
Game Changing Business Modelling and Value Proposition Design.
Understanding and designing innovative business models is crucial to a social entrepreneur’s success. You’ll learn how to best deliver value to your customers and stakeholders.
05
Creativity Jam! Conceptualisation & Ideation To Create New, Sustainable Possibilities.
Learn innovative methods to create world-changing solutions through strategic design. Analyse, expand on and improve the way you are delivering value.
06
Purposeful Prototyping and Pilots.
Learn quick, iterative and effective prototyping and piloting methods to validate concepts with your target audience. Throw away assumptions and respond to customer and stakeholder needs effectively.
07
Impact Marketing & Branding Strategy.
Learn key tools to understand the market in which you operate. Define a personal and enterprise brand strategy. Understand social media and other marketing methods to create a trusted brand.
08
Financing Projects and Getting Them Off The Ground.
Understand the best financing methods to fund your project and learn from leading investors. Get effective crowdfunding tips and learn how to become impact investment ready.
09
Powerful pitching & storytelling Secrets.
Learn the art of storytelling to capture, engage and influence an audience. Receive and practice pitching secrets to successfully sell your project.
10
Key Legal Considerations For Social Entrepreneurs.
Gain a clear understanding about how to best protect your Intellectual Property. Understand legals and get contracts right. We'll talk business structures, tax and what’s best for your impact enterprise.
11
Understanding The Ecosystem. Leading impact Enterprises.
Get strong insights from organisations, support bodies & leading global social entrepreneurs. Hear success and failure stories to keep you on track. Mix and network with local social entrepreneur leaders.
12
Creating Tracks and Moving Forward With Impact.
Methods and tools to keep entrepreneurs on track to deliver viable enterprises that deliver impact. Impact measurement and metrics. Reflection and clear planning to move forward.
Industry-led group workshops
Consolidate your knowledge, hear from industry leaders, grow your network, get mentoring and maximise your impact. The group workshops run from Griffith University Southbank Campus and a variety of other locations. There are 12 key workshops and there will also be other activities, such as individual and group mentoring.
Elevate+ presenters & mentors
The Elevate+ team is made up of a diverse range of highly experienced purpose-driven industry professionals who are highly passionate about creating strong social and environmental impact. Participants are supported by leading industry professionals with both local and international experience during in-person presentations, workshops and mentoring.
Tom Allen
CEO, Impact Boom & Lead Facilitator
Sarah Ripper
Program Manager, Impact Boom, Co-Founder, Myoni
Alex Hannant
Co-Director, Yunus Centre, Griffith University
Ingrid Burkett
Co-Director, Yunus Centre, Griffith University
Nicole Dyson
Founder, Future Anything
PHILIPPE CEULEN
Partner, Innovation Architects
Katie Richards
Founder, Law On Earth
Timothy Hui
Partner, Innovation Architects
Tony Sharp
Co-Founder & CEO, Substation33
Nazli Seghar
Independent Consultant
Rowan Lamont
Strategy Designer, Business Models Inc.
Danielle Duell
CEO, People With Purpose
Sarah Mak
Founder, Folktale
ALEX HOOKE
Social Procurement Lead, Social Traders
Kim Rollason-Nokes
CEO, Ethni
Cat Matson
Founder & CEO, Impactful Presenters
Nahshon Pinto
Director, 7Tiles
Sally Murphy
Founding Director, Purple Playground
Justin MacDonald
Founder, Just Advisory Services
Yas Grigaliunas
Founder, Circonomy
Justin Hogg
CEO, Right Source
Luke Faccini
CEO, Sponge
Leanne Butterworth
Founder, Empathy First
Steve Butler
Innovate Moreton Bay
some of the 267+ Impact enterprises we’ve supported
We’ve worked intensively with a range of leading social enterprises to help them grow and scale their impact.
Alumni testimonials
Tom's knowledge, expertise, and commitment as a mentor and facilitator to all involved in the Elevate+ Accelerator was unquestionably outstanding. What an amazing opportunity to have had working under the mentorship and guidance of a true leader in his field.
Jack Stone, Founder, Bee One Third
“We found the Impact Boom Elevate+ program invaluable at this stage of our journey. The presenters were relevant and experienced, the subject matter was thoroughly covered and there were ample opportunities to network and collaborate with other members of the cohort, as well as externally. Tom Allen, as facilitator and organiser has created a generous and in-depth program and gladly gave of his time and connections to help the businesses involved. Armed with the latest knowledge in business startup and social enterprise, and having attracted an investment as a result of this program, we are delighted to say that Elevate+ has had a material positive impact on our business and the maternal health initiatives that we support.”
Jonathan and Melita Shirley, Co-Founders, Mammojo.
“This has been a total game-changing program for myself personally and Ethni. I can’t thank you enough for your long, hard hours and passion you’ve poured into making it possible. I’ll look forward to continuing to work together.”
Kim Rollason-Nokes, Founder, Ethni.
Our impact
As a B Corp and certified social enterprise ourselves, Impact Boom believes knowledge and education are the keys to healthier communities and a better world.
In order to help provide community members with assistance, on top of Elevate+ and our weekly free resources, Impact Boom commits to providing entrepreneurship workshops with community members. In the past this has included the First Nations Impact Entrepreneurship event and the Accelerating Multicultural Entrepreneurship event, as well as the Impact Gathering series to support a community of women to pursue their purpose and create positive impact.