Ready to Launch Program - Charles Sturt University

The "Ready to Launch" program, developed by The Scale Institute, is an innovative entrepreneurial and startup business support initiative designed to enhance the capabilities of Charles Sturt University's Innovation Hubs. Running successfully since 2019, this program provides a dynamic learning environment that equips participants with the skills necessary to drive business growth and innovation.

The Regional Youth Entrepreneuship Activation Program

The Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Activation Program (RYEAP) is an initiative funded by Investment NSW and delivered by The Scale Institute. It is designed to develop entrepreneurial skills in high school students from regional, rural, and remote areas of New South Wales. The program includes in-person workshops, industry collaborations, and real-world problem-solving activities to inspire and educate the youth.

Transformational Learning for Sustainable Growth in Farmer Groups

The SoilCRC initiative aimed to help five farmer groups—Soils for Life, Facey Group, Southern Farming Systems, Holbrook Landcare Network, and Birchip Cropping Group—reconceptualise their business models to address agricultural sector volatility. From April to September 2023, the goal was to create sustainable, farmer-centric business models.

The Scale Institute developed and delivered two intensive 3-day executive programs for the CEOs of these groups. The curriculum aimed to expand leaders' strategic perspectives, rejuvenate stakeholder engagement strategies, and included farm immersions to test new models. The program emphasized Futures Thinking, enabling participants to navigate complex environments and lead innovatively.

Expansion through BLD Academy by the Executive Connection

The Scale Institute has been instrumental in instigating innovative practices within The Executive Connection. By identifying, evaluating, and nurturing ideas into market-ready EdTech products, the Institute plays a pivotal role in engaging both current and future stakeholders. The primary challenge was constructing a dynamic innovation ecosystem capable of perpetually producing and nurturing new learning experiences. This endeavor required a robust framework that would foster learning design in alignment with market demands and the Group’s growth objectives.

Sense of Place Indigenous Engagement Program

The "Sense of Place" program is designed for high school students to blend cultural understanding with entrepreneurial skills. It provides students with tools to engage with diverse cultures and collaborate on impactful projects.

Mosman Youth Centre Design Thinking Session

The workshop provided an introduction to an entrepreneurial toolkit. Participants engaged with industry representatives to identify and define current problems. They formed diverse teams and were led through the Design Thinking process to “innovate” a solution for Mosman Youth Services.

LinkedIn Accelerator for Small Business

The Scale Institute and BLD Group were trialling a new service. The first offering was to help you grow your business by amplifying your social media presence, specifically LinkedIn and Instagram. The program ran for 3 weeks (time dependent on how much businesses wanted to achieve).

CenWest Next Stage Growth Program

The NSGP is a six-month program to support the development of existing sustainable businesses that want to move to the "next stage" of their development. It includes a range of training activities designed to enhance your entrepreneurship capabilities.