Rinker’s Challenge (2014 - 2016)

Application deadline: 31 December 2014

Applications assessments and interviews:05 January – 16 January 2014

STAGE 1 / Training

22 – 23 January 2015 – “Modelling perfection”

24 January 2015 – “Lubricating the mechanisms”

25 - 29 January 2015 – Developing a business model based on the knowledge received in training. Completing a form and a Preliminary Project Research Funding Request.

30 January 2015 – Presenting the business models to Rinker Challenge jury.

STAGE 2 / Selling the concept

6 – 7 February 2015 – “The business plan through the eyes of an investor” along with “THE GRAND FINALE”

STAGE 3 / Accelerator

8 February -  8 March 2015 – Work on the preliminary project research (with or without approved funding). Developing the business plans.

18 March 2015 - Presenting the business plans to Rinker’s Challenge jury.

STAGE 4 / Incubator

1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016