Exactly one minute or less. Videos exceeding this limit may not be considered.

Your video doesn’t need to be professionally produced. A simple smartphone recording with clear audio is perfectly acceptable.

Ideally, someone directly involved with the project who can speak authentically about your needs. This could be staff, volunteers, or community members you serve.

Yes, you can include simple visuals or text to help explain your project, but keep in mind you only have one minute. Focus on clear verbal communication first.

We accept MP4, MOV, or AVI files directly uploaded to our platform, or links to videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo.

Yes. The video submission deadline will be on the registration page of the Collaboration Event that you are attending.

Submissions will be reviewed by our committee, and shortlisted videos will be featured at the Collaboration Exchange event that you are attending.

Your organisation must be based in or primarily serve the area where the event is being held. We welcome submissions from registered charities, community interest companies, social enterprises, and informal community groups.

Projects must be achievable within the Collaboration Exchange timeframe (completed within 3 months of the date of the event). We cannot accept projects requiring substantial funding, those with political campaigning as their primary purpose, or projects that could create conflicts of interest.

Each organisation may submit one distinct project.

You’ll need to provide contact details, your organisation’s status (e.g., registered charity), a brief written summary of your project needs, and confirmation that you have permission to share all content in your video.

Selection criteria include clarity of need, feasibility within the Collaboration Exchange timeframe (3 months from the date of the event), match with available business skills, potential community impact, and diversity of project types.

While attending the Collaboration Exchange event greatly increases your chances of being matched with businesses, we understand this isn’t always possible. Please indicate if you cannot attend when submitting.

Selected projects will be eligible to receive support from businesses for 3 months from the date of the event. The exact nature and extent of support will depend on the specific needs identified and matches made at the event.

While attending the Collaboration Exchange event greatly increases your chances of being matched with businesses, we understand this isn’t always possible. Please indicate if you cannot attend when submitting.