Office Hours
Your Next Breakthrough is Just One Conversation Away.
The Hunter Innovation Festival introduces Office Hours—a globally-proven model designed to unlock potential, 20 minutes at a time.
More Than Just a Meeting.
Inspired by the collaborative energy of the world's leading innovation hubs such as Venture Café, Office Hours is not typical networking. This is a curated program designed to break down the barriers between great ideas and critical expertise. It’s about creating "engineered serendipity"—the kind of pivotal conversation that might otherwise take months to find, or never happen at all.
The concept is simple but powerful: we connect you, the innovator, with a seasoned professional for a confidential, focused, 20-minute, one-on-one session. It’s a safe space to ask the tough questions, be vulnerable about a challenge, and get direct, honest feedback without a sales pitch or a hefty price tag.
The Potential in 15 Minutes
What can really happen in 20 minutes? Everything. This is your chance to:
Solve a Nagging Problem: Get an expert perspective on that one technical, legal, or marketing hurdle that's been slowing you down.
Gain Instant Clarity: Cut through the noise and validate your assumptions with someone who has been there before.
Save Months of Work: The right piece of advice at the right time can help you avoid a critical misstep, saving you invaluable time and resources.
Find Your Next Step: Walk away with not just answers, but renewed energy and a clear, actionable direction.
This is your moment to tap into a wealth of knowledge. The booking system is being finalised and will launch very soon. Start preparing now. What is the single most important question you need answered to move forward?
Booking System Launches Soon! Get Ready to Book Your Spot.
Be the Spark: A Call for Our Region's Experts
A thriving innovation ecosystem is built on a culture of paying it forward. By sharing your knowledge, you build a stronger, more resilient community for everyone. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Hunter-led ventures.
We are calling for industry leaders to volunteer their time and expertise for our Office Hours program. You have the power to provide the crucial insight that turns a great idea into a viable business.
We are specifically seeking professionals who have successfully navigated the startup gauntlet, including:
Intellectual Property Lawyers: Guide innovators on how to protect their most valuable assets.
Venture Capitalists & Investors: Demystify the funding landscape and share what it takes to be pitch-ready.
Marketing Gurus: Offer wisdom on building a brand, finding a market, and telling a compelling story.
Accountants: Help founders understand their numbers, from cash flow to cap tables.
User Experience (UX) Designers: Share the principles of creating products that customers will intuitively use and love.
Seasoned Founders: You’ve weathered the storms. Your hard-won lessons are priceless to those just starting out.
Lend your expertise and become a foundational part of our region’s success story.
Yes, I’ll Volunteer My Expertise. Sign Up Here 👇