Do you have a business or idea that could help
Caltex and their customers?
As an iconic Australian business, Caltex has never been more focused on driving
our country’s future. We are passionate about innovation, job creation, increasing
productivity and creating more opportunities for Australians. We have a long history of
adapting to change and investing in new growth.
The Spark Accelerator can help ignite your business
Our business and customers are in the now generation where freedom of choice and convenience is paramount.
Caltex have identified key themes we want to develop, grow and offer to our customers and the broader Australian community.
In order to participate, your application should address one or more of these themes
but surprise us if there is something we have not thought about.
Mobility
We are big on keeping Australians on the move and are committed to powering mobility in all its forms. As new energy sources emerge and modes of transport change, so will our offering.
Retail
Did you know that we are one of Australia’s largest retailers with over 3 million customers served every week across over 1,900 petrol and convenience locations?
Convenience
Our customer’s expectations of convenience is moving fast. We are working to deliver on-demand, personalised ways to make lives easier for our retail and business customers.
Efficiency
We are constantly looking to be more efficient and improve our customer’s experience.
Amaze Us
Time to think outside the box… we are always open to new ideas and solutions.
Collaborate with Caltex, an outright leader in convenience
Australian Brand
Proudly Australian, we have grown from humble beginnings to become the nation’s outright leader in transport fuels, supplying one third of all Australia’s fuel needs. We are also one of Australia’s largest convenience retailers.
Investment
Selected Startup participants can receive up to $150,000 of funding. Gain potential additional investment from Caltex, the Slingshot Venture Fund and our investment partners.
Accelerate
Work with the Caltex Spark and Slingshot team, industry experts and mentors. Be selected to participate in a structured 12-week course, led by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.
Commercialise through Insights
With a diverse business customer base; along with 1,900 petrol and convenience locations across Australia, work with Caltex and gain insights into their business.
Additional Value
Selected participants gain additional value at over $500,000 from our program partners.
Supportive Community
Gain access, advice and support from Slingshot’s growing community of alumni, mentors and partners.
Application Criteria
Startups
- Aligned to themes
- Rockstar team
- Ability to deliver MVP in 3 months
- National aspirations
- 0-36 months old business
Scaleups
- Aligned to themes
- Rockstar team
- Have product in market
- Seeking to scale quickly
- 3-year-old business since launch
Participant Journey
13 February 2018
Register for the Roadshow
Register for the Live Facebook Chat
16 March 2018
Tell us why your business and team should be considered
12-13 April 2018
If successful, pitch to the Caltex and Slingshot team
7 May 2018
The 12-week Startup and Scaleup program begins
1 August 2018
Stand up and pitch to Caltex executives, stakeholders and potential investors
Aug – Oct 2018
Select teams will received an additional three months of support from Caltex Spark
13 FEB 2018
APPLICATION OPEN
Register for the Roadshow
Register for the Live
Facebook Chat
16 MAR 2018
APPLICATION CLOSE
Tell us why your business and
team should be considered
12-13 APR 2018
PITCH DAYS
If successful, pitch to the Caltex
and Slingshot team
7 MAY 2018
12 WEEK PROGRAM
BEGINS
The 12-week Startup and Scaleup
program begins
1 AUG 2018
DEMO DAY
Stand up and pitch to Caltex
executives, stakeholders and
potential investors
AUG - OCT 2018
INCUBATE
Select teams will received an
additional three months of support
from Caltex Spark
Events
We encourage you to meet the Caltex Spark team and learn more about the program to gain
valuable insights if you are considering applying.
Melbourne
Roadshow
Mon, 5 March
6.00pm
Brisbane
Roadshow
Tue, 6 March
6.00pm
Sydney
Roadshow
Wed, 7 March
5.30pm
Auckland
Roadshow
Thu, 8 March
5.30pm
Live Facebook
Chat
Tue, 13 March
6.00pm
Pre-register for our
Demo Day on August 1st
Our Partners
