If you're a female entrepreneur and think Apropela could help you in the next step on your business journey, this is where to start.

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The assessed cost to Apropela of your participation in the program is approximately $31,000 AUD  - a service provided by Apropela at no cost. Therefore successful application to the Apropela Portfolio comes with certain responsibilities based on the ethos of 'support the network that supports you'. Please read the below carefully before filling out the application form. ​​

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Benefits

• Access to Apropela's Strategy Council, Board, National Ambassadors and Connectors - all prominent leaders in business, government and the community - including the opportunity to pitch your business to them at an Apropela Portfolio Event. 

• Access to professional coaching and mentoring to prepare you for a highly impactful pitch at an Apropela Portfolio Event in order to maximise the opportunity provided.

• Access to Apropela's Sponsor locations for curated knowledge sessions to support your business growth and entrepreneurial journey.

• Access to the wider Apropela Portfolio community, a mutually supportive group of female founders; and the benefit of their learnings and opportunities.​

 

​Responsibilities

• Respectful interaction with all Apropela stakeholders at all times; in consideration of the opportunities and support they provide, and consistent with Apropela's culture. Always act professionally and be both responsive and gracious when dealing with Apropela Connectors. 

• To proactively chase your offers of connection, documenting their progress in the manner directed by Apropela. Provide Apropela with regular feedback on the outcomes of those connections made to you as part of being an Apropela Portfolio Company. Respond promptly to requests for information, and provide constructive feedback to Apropela. 

• Respect the confidentiality of all information pertaining to Apropela, understanding that the same courtesy will be extended to yourself and your business. 

• To attend, wherever possible, Apropela Events (Portfolio Event, Sponsor-provided knowledge sessions, etc.) to share the benefits of your experiences and own connections; in order to help lift other women as you have been lifted.

• Be an active ambassador for Apropela. Encourage anyone you know who could be a Connector to get involved. Display our logo and link to Apropela on your website and LinkedIn profile. Make yourself available for media interviews and presentations to our partners and supporters. 

 

Please also consider financially supporting us when you successfully exit. Apropela is a not-for-profit reliant entirely upon sponsorship. Apropela's Platinum Partners and the support of former Apropela Portfolio CEOs allows Apropela to continue our important mission.