CEMS USYD STUDENT FORUM

The NSW Government is committed to embracing new ideas and harnessing innovation to deliver the next age of economic prosperity in our state. NSW is Australia’s startup capital, with nearly half of our nation’s startup businesses calling Sydney home. The NSW Government is focused on building a strong and supportive ecosystem for startups. We want them to thrive and prosper, and become the job-creating powerhouses of the future. To achieve this, we’re offering grants to promising NSW startups to help them find their feet. Minimum Viable Product grants Minimum Viable Product (MVP) $25,000 grants are designed to support promising startups that are not yet generating income. Building Partnerships grants Building Partnerships grants help revenue-generating startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) scale or grow by acquiring a key customer or channel to market. Regional startups Access a stipend to help with travel costs and find out about your local innovation network. Western Sydney Investment Attraction Fund Funding for innovative, fast-growing businesses in Western Sydney. Success stories Learn from our successful case studies on how NSW startups are kicking goals. How we help startups Learn more about our achievements and how the NSW Government is enabling job creation in ways that will allow NSW to thrive, not just today, but twenty years from now. USYD_Genesis Accelerate your startup's growth • The Genesis program exists to support the most promising startups through mentoring from experts, assistance with media exposure and a final award of $25,000. • Since launching in 2008, Genesis has supported more than 1,000 University of Sydney alumni, students and staff to accelerate their commercial and social enterprises. At the beginning of 2020, there were around 200 startups actively engaged in the Genesis program. • Each semester, we accept the best startups from across the university community. Successful startup teams gain one-on-one access to industry mentors and advisors, a database of entrepreneurship resources, networking events and media exposure. • The Genesis program culminates in the Finale, where finalist teams present their progress for the chance to receive $25,000 equity-free funding and a range of bespoke coaching and support opportunities. Why should you apply? 1 - Gain valuable exposure and media support 2 - A chance to receive $25,000 equity-free funding 3 - Unrestricted access to a wide network of experienced mentors 4 - Make use of the University's employment and entrepreneurship resources 5 - Attend masterclasses, coaching sessions and alumni events

Find a hospital or pharmacy, check emergency department wait times and learn about public dental services and assistance schemes. Find health services near you Find hospitals, pharmacies and allied health services. Contact your Local Health District and find out what health facilities and services are in your local area. • Find a public hospital • Hospital emergency department wait times • Find a pharmacy • Search for health and support services near you • Find your Local Health District

Daylight saving Daylight saving in NSW • begins at 2am, Eastern Standard Time on the first Sunday in October and • ends at 3am, Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the first Sunday in April. For more information • Daylight saving in NSW • Other daylight saving times around Australia