Local Innovation Hubs
Innovation 200 will establish a Local Innovation Hub in each of Australia’s 150 federal electorates.
Each hub will comprise a space (a shopfront or warehouse or community hall) in which we can generate better ways of doing things – in family support, small business support, aged care, local job-creation, local power generation, inclusion of people with disabilities, natural disaster risk reduction, crime reduction, healthy living and illness-prevention.
The Problem
Innovators, problem-solvers and doers can be found in every town and suburb in Australia. But often, they cannot get together with potential supporters and backers to turn their ideas into action plans. Those who are well connected may get themselves a grant, but if you lack the right connections this is almost impossible. And grants are made available only for certain kinds of projects, not for others. There are obstacles everywhere.
The Solution
The first step in the process of establishing a Local Innovation Hub is the appointment of a Facilitator in each of the 150 federal electorates.
The role of a Facilitator is to put together a Team of people (up to a dozen) to develop the Hub.
Each Facilitator and Team has autonomy in developing the Hub as they think appropriate for their community. In style and priorities, these will vary across the country.
Express your interest in these roles using the form below.
Participants must be residents in their own electorate.
A Space for A Hub
We are keen to hear from individuals or organisations who are able to provide a space for the Local Innovation Hub. This may be a shopfront or warehouse or community hall or some other facility in which people can gather and work from. Accessibility is important.
If you can assist with provision of a space for a Local Innovation Hub, tell us what you have in mind.
How to Start
Complete the form below to Express your Interest in a Local Innovation Hub.
Contact:
Jonathan Marshall – Chief of Staff
jonathan.marshall@innovation200.org
0404 486 937