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With promising new breeds of Australian designers in the making, Springboard has been launched as a national mentorship program to aid creative businesses develop a competitive edge both locally and internationally through sustainable design innovation. 100 hand-picked applicants will experience a year's worth of guidance in successful entrepreneurship.

Applications are now being accepted for the 12-month program that covers a range of topics including sustainable best practice, contractual law, IP, financial management, the media, manufacturing, retail and export markets. Mentors include former brand consultant for Apple Computer Bradford Gorman, eco-design specialist John Gertsakis, and Swedish market strategist Mats Ekström.