About Spark

Spark is a digital teaching and learning package crafted to inspire your students' entrepreneurial spirit. This flexible program can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your school and students. Whether you prefer to run it over terms, weeks, or just a single day, Spark adapts to your schedule and preferences. Sign up today and check it out for free!
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Empowering Teachers & Schools

Our goal is to handle the work for you, and even better, it's all free!

  • Instant Access To Teacher Resources

    Teachers receive immediate access to the on-demand learning platform, student booklets, and tailored assessments aligned with the Australian curriculum, along with ongoing support to ensure a smooth teaching experience.

  • Inspiring Talks from Local Founders

    We offer in person talks from local startup founders, where they share the stories behind their ideas and entrepreneurial journeys.

  • Professional Development for Teachers

    Organise a personal development session with us specifically for teachers. These training opportunities focus on entrepreneurship and the Spark program, designed to enhance your skills and inspire your teaching approach.

Ready to Sign Up for 2025?

Provide your email, and we’ll reach out to discuss setting up Spark for your school.

Fostering Innovation and Problem Solving

Our program goes beyond traditional business ideas, focusing on fostering creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. 

We immerse students in design thinking, pitching, and resilience, providing them with hands-on experience to turn challenges into opportunities. 

By embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, students learn to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in real-world scenarios. Spark aims to make a lasting impact on their futures, empowering them to develop unique ideas and excel in business and innovation.

Your Instructors

Maddy Atkinson - Innovation Expert, Enterprize
John Henry - Co-Founder, Merch Window
Niki Horin - Founder/Publisher, Hobartisan Books
Kaili Cen - Founder
Chris Lukianenko - Marketing Consultant 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Teacher Resources

    • Spark Overview

    • How to use learn.enterprize.space

    • Teaching the tools of Entrepreneurship

    • Design thinking

    • The lean startup method

    • Pitching

    • Submitting the final pitch/ad

    • Student Portal Access

    • Resources

    • 3, 2, 1...Go!
  • 2

    Module 1: What is a Startup?

    • Welcome to Spark

    • Module 1 Overview

    • What is a Startup?

    • What is a startup? - Review

    • Merch Window Case Study

    • Duolingo & Scalability

    • Activity - Guess the startup

    • Module 1 - Review
  • 3

    Module 2: Develop your ideas with design thinking.

    • Module 2 Overview

    • How Airbnb used Design Thinking

    • The Key Elements of Design Thinking

    • Prepare for the Ideation workshops

    • Ideation Workshop 1 - Divergent Thinking using your right brain

    • Ideation workshop 2 - Convergent thinking using your left brain

    • Module 2 - Review
  • 4

    Module 3: Build-Measure-Learn

    • Module 3 Overview

    • The Build, Measure, Learn Cycle

    • Build-Measure-Learn - Review

    • Activity - Time to Test & Learn

    • Module 3 - Review
  • 5

    Module 4: Pitch Like a Startup

    • Module 4 Overview

    • Pitch like a Startup

    • Activity 1 - Your one-liner

    • Activity 2 - Your elevator pitch

    • Module 4 - Review

  • 6

    Module 5: How to Make a 90 Second ad

    • Module 5 Overview

    • How to Make a 90 Second Video ad

    • Activity 1 - Brand Ready

    • Activity 2 - Plan & Shoot

    • Activity 3 - Edit & Publish

    • Module 5 - Review
  • 7

    Module 6: Submit your Idea!

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

    • We'd love to hear your feedback...

Testimonials

Teacher

Launceston Church Grammar

"Students were very engaged and interested in the project and it gave them an opportunity to come up with a completely new ideas to share"

Student

Taroona High School

"I love how easily it was explained and that (it) used examples that everyone knows"

Teacher

Launceston Church Grammar

"A wonderful engaging project suitable for all abilities and age-groups"