Your journey
Four self-paced gateways from first idea to investment-ready. Submit evidence when you're ready.
Stage 1
Ideation
Frame a real problem and a first solution concept worth testing.
What you do
- Articulate the problem and who has it
- Map the riskiest assumptions behind your idea
- Sketch a first solution concept
- Record a short pitch of the idea
Required artefacts
- Problem Statement Template
- Assumption Mapping Canvas
- Solution Concept Template
- Pitch Video
Decision: Move forward · 12 Mar 2026
Stage 2
Validation
Test the problem and solution with real customers and evidence.
What you do
- Build a minimum viable product or prototype
- Run customer discovery interviews
- Assess problem–solution fit against evidence
- Summarise what you validated and what you learned
Required artefacts
- MVP / Prototype
- Value Proposition Canvas
- Customer Insights
- Problem–Solution Fit Assessment
- Validation Summary
Decision: Move forward · 28 Apr 2026
Stage 3
Growth
Turn a validated concept into a business model and pathway.
What you do
- Refine the value proposition for a target segment
- Model how the venture makes money
- Test pricing with customers
- Map the commercialisation pathway
Required artefacts
- Value Proposition Canvas
- Revenue Model Worksheet
- Pricing Worksheet
- Commercialisation Pathway Canvas
Decision: Move forward · 10 Jun 2026
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Gateway 4 · SESV
Investment-ready
Package the evidence into an investment-readiness summary for SESV IC review.
What you do
- Assemble a pitch and financial model
- Document IP position and use of funds
- Set a milestone plan
- Submit for investment-readiness assessment
Required artefacts
- Pitch Deck
- Financial Model
- Cap Table & IP Position
- Use of Funds & Milestone Plan
Open this stageOutcomes: Move forward · Continue development · Revisit earlier work · Exit or pause