Welcome to Spark Student Portal - your ultimate digital learning experience for high school students! In our program, you'll become a pro at design thinking, pitching, and building resilience.

Get hands-on experience and discover how failure is just part of the journey to success. We'll walk you through practical applications of critical thinking, problem-solving, business savvy, and communication skills, all designed to unleash your inner entrepreneurial spirit.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Wait... What is a Startup?

    • Welcome to Spark

    • What is a Startup?

    • Quiz!

    • Merch Window Case Study

    • A Startup & Scalability
  • 2

    Module 2: Don't Have an Idea? Don't Worry, We've Got You Covered!

    • How to Come Up With Cool Ideas Using Design Thinking

    • Elements of Design Thinking

    • Ideation Workshop
  • 3

    Module 3: Pivot, or Persevere?

    • The Build, Measure, Learn Cycle

    • Time to Experiment!

    • Download The Test Card

    • Download The Learning Card
  • 4

    Module 4: Pitch Like a Startup

    • Pitch like a Startup
  • 5

    Module 5: How to Make a 90 Second Ad

    • How to Make a 90 Second Video Ad
  • 6

    Module 6: Enter your Pitch or 90 Second Video Ad

    • Congratulations! You've Conquered Spark! Now Competition Time

    • Submit Your Videos!

Your Instructors

Maddy Lee - Spark Program Manager, Enterprize
John Henry - Co-Founder, Merch Window
Niki Horin - Founder/Publisher, Hobartisan Books
Kaili Cen - Founder
Chris Lukianenko - Marketing Consultant 

Ready to Spark your Startup Idea?

This course is open to participating High School's throughout Tasmania. Enrol for free or work with your teacher to register your class.

Enrol for Free