get global traction
With our turbo-traction lab
APPLY FOR THE FREE 16 WEEK PROGRAM
All Australian high growth, globally minded businesses are eligible to apply. Not all applicants will be accepted.
We respect your right to privacy and will not make your contact information available to anyone outside of our selection committee.
build your strategy
START WITH a solid strategy AND dominate
Our program starts with an intense, week long strategy session where you clearly articulate your 'why' and sets the stage for the remaining weeks. We provide the framework, you provide the business and hustle as we introduce you to the global marketplace.
Every Lab Includes:
80
days
50+
tutorials AND resources
12
companies
7
experts
start with going global
your idea is global and scalable from the start
We work with high growth, early stage companies in Australia that have a goal to go global. We work with global problems that can be solved with your technology and service. You have thought about going global, but need a bit of guidance, that's where we excel.
Grow your connections
Our experts have global connections and want you to succeed. We use our personal network to introduce your company to customers, partners, suppliers and other resources for you to succeed. We also make sales calls on your behalf, attend trade shows with you and help write actionable website and email copy that get results.
SMART processes
align your systems and customer journey
We share free and low cost tools to automate and grow your leads, sales calls and customer experiences. We've negotiated discounts to our favourite tools and share our library of tools and how they work to grow your business.
GOALS
a strategy and plans without goals won't go global
Our weekly checkins, actionable workshops and one-on-one meetings with the experts help keep you on task, accountable and focused on measurable improvements. Accountability continues after the program concludes.
meet the Traction Lab
EXPERTS AND ENTREPRENEURS
Tamara Loehr
Co-founder @ Hot Tresses
Co-founder of Hot Tresses, Gutsii and Dollar Beauty Tribe. Winner of Stevie Award for Fast Growth, NY. Winner of a Gold Stevie Award for Fast Growth (NY), 3rd Place Smart Company, and 18th Place BRW Fast Starter. YPO member and #1 Amazon Author.
Chris Lorang
CEO @ Moonsure Ventures
Chris brings his experience of sales, strategy and results oriented mindset. Previously Chris has worked globally in the United States and has harvested 4 digital agencies. His current days are spent helping high growth startups find and put capital to use in scalable businesses.
Phil Martin
Director @ Bitplex
Phil has nearly 20 years of bridging the technical divide between business and technology. Phil excels at creating quick, robust and functional prototypes and first versions of digital products in a short timespan.
Natalie Nichols
CEO @ Media Honey
Founder of one of Qld’s leading digital agencies, working with clients throughout the world including tech startups. Natalie brings her customer journey experience, marketing automation and wealth of actionable website and email copy to the lab.
THEY LOVE US
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY
I was making jewellery and selling it to friends and family. Since Traction Lab I now have retailers outside Australia, have a fashion mentor in the USA and launched my brand in the states.
Jade
Two Green Stones
I had my focus on coding everyday. The Traction Lab experts helped me understand the global marketplace, calculate the market potential and even make calls with and for me to customers.
Brad
Bookito!
FAQs
the finer details
Cost and Equity:Turbo-Traction Lab is a free program for participants to attend. The Turbo-Traction Lab, Rockhampton Regional Council, the experts and funding partners will not take any equity and no exchange of cash from the participant business to any expert or suggested service is expected. Participants are required to pay for their own accommodations and travel.
Access to cash/funds: Turbo-Traction Lab participants should have access to AUD$3,000-5,000 to pay for various services during the 16 week program.
Trip to USA: We have set aside funds for up to 15 participants from all of the 3 Labs to visit entrepreneurial ecosystems to learn and experience from thriving communities in the USA. Accommodation and flights will covered and some meals. Details are provided to accepted participants.
Attendance Expectations: Invited participants are required to fully participate in the knowledge transfer sessions conducted in person in Rockhampton, Queensland or online via Zoom. Participants are required to attend the in person strategy session 2-6 September 2019. Participants are also required to submit quick weekly progress reports at the end of each week.
All programs are free for australian entrepreneurs
Lab 2 runs 26 August-13 December 2019.
Mandatory in person strategy session 2-6 September 2019 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Lab 3 runs 10 February 2020 to 29 May 2020
let's talk
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
OFFICE ADDRESS
208 Quay Street
Rockhampton, Queensland
Australia
info number
+61 (07) 4936 8444
e-mail ADDRESS
smarthub@rrc.qld.gov.au
A free, results oriented entrepreneurship program for the Australian startup poised for global growth and domination.
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