Deakin University, through its newly-launched Digital Futures Hub, has launched free “Lunch & Learn” sessions and masterclass events to help Victoria’s SMEs in their efforts to adapt and thrive in a post-COVID environment
Four free Lunch & Learn sessions will be held virtually on 24 March, 7 April, 28 April and 12 May to equip business owners with ideas and information to help them consider new operating models, deal with change, and find new markets.
Participants will also have the opportunity to join a free Innovation Masterclass on Friday 25 March at Deakin’s Burwood Campus to focus on intensive, creative problem-solving to redefine their business in a post-COVID world.
Dr Gjoko Muratovski, head of the Deakin Digital Futures Hub, said that the Hub’s suite of support programs showcase the new ways of thinking about growth and innovation as a way of helping struggling SMEs in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
“These businesses have been impacted by forced closures, loss of revenue, dealing with new technology and a furloughed workforce,” Dr Muratovski said. “We are keen to provide them with strategies that will help accelerate innovation, adaption and transformation. These sessions will assist SMEs with future-proofing their business.”
The $6.4m Digital Futures Hub at Burwood campus includes a $2m contribution from the Victorian Government via the Victoria Higher Education State Investment Fund.
Attendance is free for all events but prior booking will be required.
