I don’t live in the City of Unley, can I still apply?
You must live, work, study or play in the City of Unley to apply for Fish Tank. This means your school, place of study, sporting club, recreational club or workplace is located in the City of Unley. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please contact the Community Development Project Officer, Youth on pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au or 8372 5111.
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How strict are the age requirements?
Entrants must be aged 8 to 25 years at the time of entry.
Can I apply as part of a duo or group?
- Applicants for the 8 – 12 years and 13 – 17 years age categories can apply as part of a group of up to 4 participants providing the group is working on the same idea. Please note – prizes are awarded per idea, not per person. Prizes are only awarded per person in the case of single applicants.
- Applicants for the 18 – 25 years age category can only apply as a single applicant. Please note – prizes are awarded per person as there is only one placement for the SA Business Chamber, SAYES prize.
How will applications be judged?
What to consider when submitting your business idea/product for the application form:
IMPACT
What impact will your business idea or product have on the other people, the community, the environment and even the world?
INNOVATION
Is your business idea or product something new, different, and or existing?
CREATIVITY
Has imagination been applied to your business idea or product?
PRACTICALITY
Is your business idea or product actually possible?
BUDGET
Are the costs involved with your business idea or product realistic and achievable?
My business is already established, am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, if you have an established business and/or product you are still eligible to apply. However, you must be able to prove that you need the financial and mentoring support for your business or product to develop further.
My business is just an idea at this stage, am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, if you simply have a business idea you are eligible to apply. You must ensure that you explain the business idea in detail in your application form.
I participated in a previous Fish Tank round. Can I apply for another?
Yes, previous Fish Tank participants may apply. However, it must be for a different business idea or product than previously presented.
When will I know if I am one of the finalists to attend the Pitch Night?
Finalists will be notified by email and phone by Wednesday 21 May 2025. There will be four (4) finalists per age category.
If I can’t attend the Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshops, can I still submit an application form for Fish Tank?
Yes, you can still apply. The Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop is not mandatory to attend, however they will provide useful information about entrepreneurship and insights from young entrepreneurs and business leaders. This will also assist you in preparing your application form.
If I am selected as one of the Top 12 finalists and I can’t attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop, can I still pitch my business idea at the Fish Tank Pitch Night?
Unfortunately, no. It is mandatory to attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop if you have been selected as a Top 12 finalist. If you are unable to attend the Presentation & Pitch Workshop, then you will forfeit your place in the competition.
If I am selected as one of the Top 12 finalists and I can’t attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night, can I still participate in Fish Tank?
Unfortunately, no. It is mandatory to attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night if you have been selected as one of the Top 12 finalists. If you are unable to attend the Fish Tank Pitch Night, then you may forfeit your place in the competition. Depending on the specific circumstances, if an individual applicant is able to pitch via Zoom or video, this may be able to be accommodated, but an in-person pitch is strongly preferred. This would need to be discussed with the Community Development Project Officer – Youth.
What is the time commitment to participate in Fish Tank?
Activity
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Date
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Time
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Venue
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Fish Tank Applications OPEN
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Wednesday 19 March 2025
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9am
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Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop 8 – 17 years
(free/ voluntary workshop)
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Thursday 24 April 2025
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2 – 4pm
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Unley Civic Centre (Civic Bar)
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Fish Tank Entrepreneurship Workshop 18 – 25 years
(free/ voluntary workshop)
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Thursday 24 April 2025
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6 – 8pm
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Unley Civic Centre (Civic Bar)
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Fish Tank Applications CLOSE
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Sunday 18 May 2025
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Midnight
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Presentation & Pitch Workshop
(*for finalists only)
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Saturday 31 May 2025
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1 – 3pm
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Fullarton Park Community Centre (Parkview Room)
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Fish Tank Pitch Night
(*for finalists only)
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Thursday 5 June 2025
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5.45pm for a 6pm start – 8pm
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Unley Town Hall
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