Welcome to our weekly column on the important things to see and do for the ANZ startup community, brought to you by the director of the Spark FestivalMaxine Sherin.

She chooses 3 things that are worth putting in the agenda for the coming week.

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Masterclass in early stage startup fundamentals

Thu, March 16, 12:30 PM AEDT

Fish Burners, Sydney

How do you turn your concept into a real start-up company at an early stage? Presented by AWS Startups, this intense half-day masterclass dives into the key building blocks you need to drive your startup forward.

From legal and accounting basics to business planning, to how to get your first client or make your first hire, you’ll learn from those who have been there and done that.

If you’re a co-founder or solo entrepreneur taking your first steps toward building an MVP, launching a market, or planning your first round of fundraising, clear your calendar and get ready to get started. to go.

Get started with R&D Tax and the EMDG

Thu, March 16, 1:00 PM AEDT

Online

Do you want to finance your startup? The R&D Tax Incentive is one of the most popular sources of funding for startups out there.

R&D Finance is a unique source of funding similar to the R&D Tax Incentive, and a smart strategic way to access capital without diluting your equity.

And then the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) is the main Australian government support available to companies that intend to export or are already exporting their products and services. Standard Ledger brings together a group of experts to discuss with you what’s best for your business.

Confessions of UTS Startups

Fri, March 17, 3:30 PM AEDT

UTS Startups + Online

Ever wondered how they really did it? Every Friday at UTS Startups (and online), you can hear stories from founders exploring what really helped them, how they got there, and how you can too.

If you’re lucky enough to be there in person, you can continue the interview with Friday Drinks, where you can meet other entrepreneurs, find a co-founder, a mentor, or just relax after a big week.

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