The animal sciences student, 18, was one of six entrepreneurs from the Riverina who pitched their ideas at a CSU AgriTech Incubator night earlier this year.

Her idea ‘Outback Wings’ is a flight service for vets to attend animals requiring both emergency and routine care.

Now, she’s applied for a chance to take that startup idea to India and she will find out in November whether she is one of 40 to be chosen.

Her application was submitted following the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship visit to CSU Wagga on October 9.

There, the SSE presented the Young Entrepreneurs International Boot Camp to India, a  partnership with the NSW Department of Industry to build entrepreneurship ties between NSW and India and drive jobs growth.

This intensive immersion program will include visits to four Indian cities and more than 40 companies during 10 days.

“When we had our pitch night, I received a very positive response from the panel,” Ms Bond said.

“I gained momentum from doing that – since then, I’ve been doing more programs, including the Henty Field Days.”

Asked about the chance to head to India, Ms Bond said she did not hesitate in applying.

“When I got wind of this trip, I wanted to take up the chance to work from a veterinary and technology perspective,” she said.

“India is home to leading vet medicines and it’s got huge capabilities as well.

“It’d be an investment for me for the long term.”

CSU AgriTech Incubator project officer Siobhain Howard said the team was “pleased to host an event at CSU Wagga for students and staff to learn more about opportunities available through the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship”.  

“The team from the SSE spoke to CSU students and staff about a number of exciting opportunities, including the Young Entrepreneurs International Boot Camp to India,” Ms Howard said.

Similarly, SSE’s education and training director Johnathon Jones said it was “a generous opportunity to learn from India’s best and brightest industry leaders”.

“Around 23 per cent of startups are in regional Australia,” he said.

“Entrepreneurs are experiencing a golden age of support from the NSW Government as it strives to strengthen business ties with global innovation leaders like India to drive economic growth.

“I urge any entrepreneurs in the Riverina region who want to grow their startup and scale in global markets to find out more about this program.”

For full details of the program, itinerary and eligibility: Young Entrepreneurs International Boot Camp India. 

Applications close 1 November 2018.

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