Register for The Shift Lab in 2024 | Social Enterprise Incubator

Expressions of Interest

From all of us at The Shift Lab, we’re so excited to have you express interest to join an upcoming round of our incubation program.

The following form will take around ten minutes to complete. It asks about your work and life experience, the cause you care about and what you think could help drive change through being a social enterprise. Please keep within the word limits outlined. Don’t forget to share the key details to help us evaluate your application.

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Name*

Title First Name Last Name

Address*

Suburb / Town Postcode

Contact Email Address*

Mobile Number*

Date of Birth*

Gender*

Location / Round*

Which location / round are you applying for?

Round 4: North West Coast (beginning in March 2024)

Round 5: Hobart & Southern Tasmania (beginning in July 2024)

Other

Thank you for showing your interest in The Shift Lab, but as you are not expressing interest in an upcoming round, simply complete the field below and let us know where you are up to and what help we could provide, and someone will reach out to you shortly.

Comment / Question

A Little Bit About You

As you are the one joining The Shift Lab, please take a couple of minutes to share a little about your experience in work, in life and what you are exceptional at to see the skills you will bring to the table.

Work / Volunteer Experience*

Briefly Outline Your Work History and / or Volunteer Experience (max. 200 words)

Personal Journey*

Briefly Outline Your Personal / Life Journey (max. 200 words)

What Is Your Superpower?*

Share a skill or strength that you are known for or are incredible at. (Maximum of 100 words)

What Have You Been Dreaming About?

We are interested in hearing what you want to do, and what you want to drive change in. We recognise that your idea will evolve through the incubation process, but want to hear where you are at right now.

Issue / Cause*

What is the cause / issue / challenge that you are passionate about changing?

Personal Drive*

Why does this cause / issue / challenge matter to you? If this is something you've had to work through, please outline it here.

Possible Solution*

How do you think you will address / solve the issue? How can it be a business solution?

Important Tick Boxes

Tickboxes

Please tick the boxes you agree to in regard to your application to The Shift Lab

Completing the Expression of Interest form does not guarantee acceptance. There is another stage to the application process.

If accepted, I will do my best to attend the workshop sessions on Wednesday evenings to make the most of the incubator.

I understand that The Shift Lab is supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of State Growth, which means there is no cost to complete the incubation program.

To evaluate The Shift Lab and support the enterprises started, you agree to confidentially provide your monthly revenue, hours of paid work and impact measures for twelve months after completing the program.

All data collected will be held securely in accordance to the privacy policy that can be found at theshiftlab.com.au/privacy

What Others Say…

Anthony Brose van Groenou

Co-Founder at The Good Car Company

…Adam was invaluable, providing insight into running a social enterprise in Tasmania and strategic direction for expanding into new markets while delivering greater social and environmental impact.

Anna Stephenson

Managing Director

Inspiration, innovation, boldness, courage and persistent determination to building a better tomorrow today for the people (especially young people), businesses and communities Adam commits to. I really love his capacity to visualise great concepts and make them real and inclusive, with creativity and imagination. He is a man of truth, principal and vision with a true warmth and humanity which results in great business that is good for the world.

Jye Marshall

Fashion Design & Educational Lecturer

Adam is a highly intelligent and dedicated individual that strives for success... Adam played a huge part in my entrepreneurial mindset and social change knowledge which I am grateful for. I couldn't recommend a more insightful triple threat: innovator, entrepreneur and educator. If you are lucky enough to get a chance with Adam, use your time wisely.

Lila Meleisea

Founder & Creative Director

Adam is awesome! He's approachable, professional and a leader in his field. He has given me many insightful suggestions, leads, encouragement and overall support helping me move forward in my business.

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