NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR
Horizons is a partnership to develop Queensland into the world’s global hub for innovation in travel and tourism
Queensland Australia is recognised as one of the world’s leading travel destinations and providers of world class assets and experiences in this sector.
Have you got a business or idea that can help propel Queensland’s travel and tourism industry? Would you like access to investment, mentoring and education to accelerate your business?
Sponsored by the Queensland Government and Amadeus, the Horizons Accelerator Program is on the hunt for scalable Startups. Slingshot, Australia’s leading accelerator, has been appointed to run Horizons for founders that qualify.
We will have two cohorts running simultaneously. One in Brisbane and one in the resort city of Cairns to better serve regional entrepreneurs.
We know that travel and tourism is taking advantage of emerging technologies including AR / VR, frictionless payments, e-retail, shared economy, big data and robotics to better service its industry and customers.
We want to hear from Startups or scaling businesses in this space who are interested in funding, mentorship, connections, knowledge and additional services.
Totaling over $500,000 to accelerate your business.
If you are developing new technology, innovative products and services or a new disruptive business model for the travel and tourism industry this accelerator program provides the best possible framework to test and develop your business.
HORIZONS THEMES
THINK: PRODUCT INNOVATION
The development of new tourism related products to be tested and developed to serve the growing Queensland market.
THINK: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Room and booking automation, seamless check-in, door to door travel and personalised experiences, keyless infrastructure, integrated media, loyalty, internet access, IP platform, integrated entertainment.
THINK: GREEN
Green technology solutions, energy savings, alternative energy solutions, asset utilisation.
THINK: BACK OF HOUSE
Analytics, data systems, improved efficiency, self-service, capital efficiency, security, fraud, integration of data, smart controls, marketing and sales distribution.
THINK: TECHNOLOGY IMPACT
New technology including Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things, Big data, Mobile, Drones.
THINK: OUTSIDE THE BOX
Unique solution to a solve a problem
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Horizons is open to all stage Startups from ideas, to early and later stage companies (Scaleups)
Does your idea or company
Align to themes
Have exceptional founders
Have the ability to deliver an MVP or have a product in market in 3 months
Have global aspirations or seeking to scale quickly
Want access to corporate connections and networks
KEY DATES
Application open 16 July 2018
Register for the Live Facebook Chat
7 August 2018
Live Facebook Chat
Applications close 17 August 2018
Tell us why your business should pitch for Horizons?
Pitch Days
Brisbane
6 September 2018
Cairns
7 September 2018
Program starts
24 September 2018 12-week accelerator begins – you can work from Brisbane or Cairns
Demo Day 12 December 2018
Pitch to hundreds of investors and partners
LIVE FACEBOOK CHAT & DEMO DAY
Register now for upcoming Horizons events.
If you are considering applying, we encourage you to find out more and ask any questions you might have for the Horizons Program team on the Live Facebook Chat. Feel free to also pre-register for Demo Day which will showcase the Startups and their progress by the end of the 12 week program.
Live Facebook chat with the Horizons Program Team
Tuesday 7 August 2018, 6pm
Live Facebook Chat with Ben Hutt, Chief Program Director, Lauren Devine, Program Manager at Slingshot, and Troy Haines, Co Founder & Managing Director at theSPACE
Register for the Horizons Accelerator Demo Day 2018
Wednesday 12 December 2018, 5.30pm
Pre-register for the Horizons Demo Day in 2018 and see all the Startups present their innovative businesses and demonstrate how they are disrupting the travel and tourism space.
Interested?
Spaces are limited, so be quick to apply.