The Refinery is

 designed to refine, test and launch ideas into businesses.

The Refinery is a testing ground and training platform that joins the dots between creativity and business, with access to mentors and a network of inspiring industry leaders providing participants with the business skills, tools and connections to turn their idea into reality. 

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With programmed sessions including keynote speakers and workshops lead by industry experts, participants will immerse themselves in The Refinery incubator space, 2 days a week over 8  weeks, culminating in a public showcase event to launch your business.

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The 2020 program is scheduled to run from Thursday May 7 - Friday July 3.

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Who is The Refinery for?

Made for Creative People

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The Refinery is the region's first creative incubator, focused on education, experimentation and creative development, designed to support independent artists, early stage entrepreneurs and creative industry practitioners with an idea ready to go.

Applications are invited from individuals and groups from across the creative sector including visual art, screen, design, architecture, publishing, literature, advertising, media, podcasting, game development, fashion, performing arts, music, heritage and artisan craft. 

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The program is free and applications are open to residents across Australia. To participate in The Refinery applicants will be invited to attend a one day bootcamp to assess their proposed business idea.

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WEEK 5

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BRAND STORY AND PURPOSE

Sharing your brand story and crafting your purpose.

SOUND BUSINESS

Navigating finance and future proofing

CULTURE AND GROWTH

Finding your sustainable future.

SHOWCASE PREPARATION

Rehearsing and refining your presentation to market. 

WEEK 6

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WEEK 7

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WEEK 8

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WEEK 9

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SHOWCASE

Present your project to market

2019 Mentors