Summer suggestions for incubator facilitators ============================================= _Curated suggestions for those facilitating startup incubation 2019 planning or summer reading._ Make a cup of tea and enjoy perusing. Let us know what you appreciate or make your own suggestions in the comments or by email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) #### **Reading** If you missed any of the 14 editions of the incubation facilitation newsletter you can read the [archives](http://bit.ly/waa_archive). [14 relevant blogs were posted in 2018](https://wearearising.org/category/incubataus/) including guides for local government, commentary on national startup statistics and international studies on incubator effectiveness. The blogs by [Second Muse](http://secondmuse.com) and [Frontier Incubators](https://www.frontierincubators.org/home) are also excellent. For a longer read, StartupAus Crossroads report is essential for Australian startup supporters: [https://startupaus.org/document/crossroads-v/](https://startupaus.org/document/crossroads-v/) #### **Listening** If you like listening more than reading you can use features in iOS/Android or apps (e.g. Instapaper, Pocket) to listen to blog content. Or use a podcast service to listen to [This Week in Startups (Australia)](https://twistartupsaus.com), [StartupWest](https://soundcloud.com/startupwest), [Innovation Bay](http://innovationbay.com/podcast/) or search for other great content. #### **Developing** Invest in your professional development: * Apply for a [Westpac](http://bicentennial.westpacgroup.com.au), [Churchill](https://www.churchilltrust.com.au), [CSI](https://www.socialchangecentral.com/listing-item/centre-for-social-impact-scholarships/) or fellowship and scholarships * Join the [Meshpoints Practitioner Network](https://www.meshpoints.com/practitioners/), Facilitator Forums or fortnightly action-learning calls * Sign up for the [Frontier Incubator Masterclass Seminar Series](https://mailchi.mp/0008eaaa461c/happy-holidays-from-convenersorg?e=933ae75880) with the [Convenors](http://conveners.org/accelerators-2/) * Check out [PeakPersona](https://your.startupstatus.co/map/) or other virtual networks and programs * Join [Global Entrepreneurship Network](https://genglobal.org) for international best practice and collaborations #### Conferencing Contribute to a festival or conference in 2019: * In Perth: [Social Impact Festival](https://socialimpactfestival.org) (Jul), [West Tech Fest](http://www.westtechfest.com) (Dec) etc. * Around Australia: [Pause (Feb)](https://www.pausefest.com.au), [Myriad (May)](https://www.myriad.org/program), [Launch (June)](https://www.launchfestivalsydney.com), [EightPointEight (Aug)](https://eightpointeight.com.au), [Sunrise (Sept)](https://www.thesunrise.live) [Spark (Oct)](http://sparkfestival.co), [StartCon](https://www.startcon.com) (Dec), [Grind](http://www.startupgrind.com.au) (Dec) etc. * Go global: [GEC in Bahrain](http://www.gec.co) (Apr), [Rise in Hong Kong](https://riseconf.com) (Jul), [Slush in Singapore](https://singapore.slush.org) (Sep) etc. #### **Rewarding** Give recognition to someone else by nominating them for an award: * [WAIITA Incite Awards](https://inciteawards.org.au) (open now), [Innovator of the Year](https://www.newindustries.wa.gov.au/ioty-2018), [WiTWA](https://www.witwa.org.au), * [40under40](https://www.40under40.com.au), [RisingStars](https://www.rising-stars.com.au), [Telstra Business Awards](https://www.telstrabusinessawards.com) or through your local business chamber #### Mapping Make the maps better by adding your incubator or venture: * As a [StartupWA affiliate](http://www.startupwa.org/affiliate/) * To [StartupStatus ecosystem map](https://your.startupstatus.co/map/) * To StartupMuster’s [list of accelerators](https://t.co/vxQQSrMMI3) * To [JTSI’s list of services](https://www.newindustries.wa.gov.au/search-results?contenttype=Services)  #### **Travelling** Plan an overseas trip, assisted through government incentives: * Outgoing [Experts in Residence](https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/entrepreneurs-programme/incubator-support-expert-in-residence) funding * AusTrade [Landing Pads](https://www.australiaunlimited.com/landingpads/landing-pads) and in-country programming * [Export Market Development Grants](https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-Grants) for aspiring and current exporters * [JTSI Priority Sector Funding](https://www.jtsi.wa.gov.au/invest-in-wa/our-services/what-we-offer/priority-sector-funding-program) for outbound and inbound programs Posted in [Facilitation](#),[Innovation](#) Tags: [innovation incubation](#)