Innovation Challenge

The Fun Facts

Think your team has what it takes to become innovation superstars? Let’s find out!

Welcome to our Innovation Challenge, one of the most creative, high-energy indoor team building activities in Australia.
This experience is designed to spark bold ideas, ignite collaboration, and turn everyday materials into extraordinary solutions.

Inspired by the hit TV show ‘Shark Tank’ (with plenty of Tailored Team Building twists), this hands-on challenge has teams designing, building, and pitching their very own product to the room. Big ideas encouraged. Wild creativity rewarded. Chaos guaranteed.

How It Works

This isn’t your average indoor team bonding activity.

Teams are handed a mystery box of random craft items and materials. From there, the mission is simple… and slightly unhinged.
Create a brand-new product (themed if you like), build a working prototype, and prepare a pitch that sells it to the judges.

Along the way, we throw in surprise twists, unexpected curveballs, and last-minute changes that test teamwork, adaptability, and quick thinking. Plans will change. Roles will shift. Panic may occur. That’s all part of the fun.

Teams then step into the spotlight to pitch their product Shark Tank-style. Expect bold claims, questionable marketing slogans, and plenty of laughs.

Points are awarded for creativity, teamwork, innovation, and presentation. Once the pitches are done, we crown the winning team, plus a few cheeky bonus awards for the most ambitious, funniest, or downright bizarre ideas.

As one of Australia’s leading team building companies, we bring everything.
That includes all materials, the structure, the judging, and our energetic hosts. Your team just needs to show up ready to think big, build fast, and have fun.

Perfect for Indoor Team Bonding

The Innovation Challenge is ideal for indoor team building in offices, conference rooms, hotels, or event spaces.
Short on space? No problem. We adapt the challenge to suit your venue and group size.

This activity is fast-paced, creative, and packed with energy. Teams bond quickly as they problem-solve together, laugh through the chaos, and bring their ideas to life.

If you’re looking for an indoor team bonding activity that encourages creativity, communication, and fresh thinking, this one delivers every time.

This team activity is perfect for...

Teams Who Love Big Ideas

Perfect for groups who enjoy thinking differently, solving problems, and coming up with creative solutions together.

Corporate Team Building with Purpose

Ideal for teams looking for a team building activity that goes beyond fun and focuses on innovation.

Leadership and Development Days

A great fit for leadership teams, strategy sessions, or professional development days

Conference Breakout Sessions

Perfect for conference team building activities where you want something engaging, structured, and a little more meaningful.

Innovation Challenge FAQs

What is an Innovation Challenge team building activity?

An Innovation Challenge is a corporate team building activity focused on problem solving, creativity, and collaboration. Teams work together to develop ideas, solve challenges, and present solutions, making it a powerful team bonding experience with real-world application.

Is the Innovation Challenge suitable for all teams?

Yes. This team building activity is designed for mixed skill groups and works for all personalities. Whether your team includes creative thinkers, strategic planners, or natural presenters, everyone has a role to play.

What types of challenges are included in the Innovation Challenge?

Challenges are designed to test creativity, communication, and problem solving. Teams might work on product ideas, business concepts, or scenario-based challenges, all tailored to your team and event goals.

Can the Innovation Challenge be customised for our company or industry?

Absolutely. Every Innovation Challenge is fully customised to suit your company, industry, and objectives. We can align the challenges to your business themes, company values, or specific goals for your team building event.

How long does the Innovation Challenge team building activity run?

Most Innovation Challenge team building events run for around 2 to 2.5 hours, making it ideal for corporate team building days, leadership sessions, and conference breakout activities.

Where can you run an Innovation Challenge team building event?

This is a flexible indoor team building activity that can be run in offices, conference venues, meeting rooms, or event spaces across Australia and New Zealand. If you have the space, we can bring the experience to you.

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What Your Team Walks Away With

The Innovation Challenge is designed to get your team thinking differently and working together in a more purposeful way.

As the experience unfolds, teams naturally start to share ideas more openly, challenge each other’s thinking, and build on concepts together. It creates an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, contributing, and trying new approaches.

At the same time, it highlights how different strengths come together. Some people lead with big ideas, others bring structure, and others refine and present. Seeing that dynamic play out helps teams better understand how they work together day to day.

It also builds confidence in decision making. Working under time pressure encourages teams to trust their instincts, back their ideas, and move forward without overthinking every detail.

By the end of the session, your team walks away with stronger collaboration, clearer communication, and a renewed sense of how to approach challenges together.

And in many cases, a few genuinely great ideas that could live well beyond the event.

Ready to Challenge Your Team to Think Differently?

If you’re looking for a corporate team building experience that goes beyond the usual and delivers real value, the Innovation Challenge is the perfect fit.

At Tailored Team Building, we deliver fully customised Innovation Challenge team building experiences across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and throughout Australia and New Zealand. Whether you’re planning a leadership session, a conference breakout, or a corporate team building day, we’ll design an experience that aligns with your team and goals.

This is one of our most impactful indoor team building activities for corporate groups, combining creativity, problem solving, and collaboration in a structured but engaging format. It’s a group activity for work that encourages fresh thinking, stronger communication, and practical teamwork skills.

If you’re searching for company team building activities, professional development experiences, or fun team building ideas with real outcomes, the Innovation Challenge delivers something your team can actually take back into the workplace.

👉 Get in touch today and let’s create an Innovation Challenge your team will be talking about long after the final pitch.

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