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Future Founders Program

"You don't choose your passions, your passions choose you"

- Jeff Bezos

It takes a spark of an idea to unleash a hidden passion

Is your child full of creative ideas? Our Future Founders Program is for them!

 

The Future Founders Program is a fun, flexible online learning experience designed to help young people turn their ideas into real-world solutions.

 

Through engaging, self-paced modules, students build confidence, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and learn how to pitch their ideas — just like real founders. The program is open to two age groups: 8–11 years and 12–17 years.​

About

About the Program:

The Future Founders Program is made up of 5 fun-filled and engaging modules designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and develop key entrepreneurial skills.

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​Each module is approximately 40 minutes and can be completed at your child’s own pace (the first module is free!).

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Once students complete the program, they can apply to pitch their idea at our Virtual Shark Tank (optional).

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  • Program Fee: $62

  • Age Groups: 8 to11 years and 12-17 years.

After the Program:

Ages 8-11 Years:​​​

 

After completing the program, students can apply to enter the Virtual Shark Tank, which will be held on the 8th of July.

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  • Shark Tank Applications close: 10 June

  • Finalists notified: 17 June

  • Winners announced: 8 July

  • Winners will receive $250 prize money and a mentor workshop to help develop their idea.

Ages 12-17 Years:

 

After completing the program, students can apply to enter the Virtual Shark Tank, which will be held on the 15th of July.

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  • Shark Tank Applications close: 10 June

  • Finalists announced: 17 June

 

Selected finalists from the Shark Tank will then have the opportunity to progress to the Young Eyes Festival on the 10th of September in the Illawarra.

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  • Illawarra students: 9:30am – 2:30pm

  • Students outside the area: 4:00pm – 7:30pm

  • Winners will receive funding and a mentor workshop to further develop their idea.

What Students
Will Learn:

In this interactive program, your child will be introduced to key concepts that underpin entrepreneurial thinking. They’ll explore how to identify problems, create solutions, and bring ideas to life. The key topics covered include:

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  • The Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Problem and Solution Thinking

  • Market Research

  • Prototyping and Idea Development

  • How to Presenting a Pitch

Find Out More:

If you have any questions or want to learn more about the Future Founders Program, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today.

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Phone: 0439 645 618

Email: info@zigzaghub.com.au

 Not quite ready?

Submit an expression of interest to receive more information, program updates and enrolment details — no obligation.

"I think it’s important to be able to express ourselves and know that just because we are young it doesn’t mean we can’t get our ideas out there from a young age."

Kiana

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