Brains Trust
Lessons learned from running an international accelerator program in Australia
Running Techstars Adelaide, the first program for Techstars in APAC, has been an incredible learning experience and intro to the Aussie startup ecosystem.
Profiles
WiRE program aims to support women entrepreneurs across regional Queensland
The WiRE program works to research entrepreneurship and build frameworks which can help support women founders across the state.
Profiles
Norbit creates branded loyalty apps for shopping centres gamifying the consumer experience
Norbit creates branded loyalty apps for shopping centres, allowing customers to earn points and prizes from shopping in store.
News & Analysis
SparkLabs Group partners with NSW Government to launch food and agtech accelerator Cultiv8
SparkLabs Groups has partnered with the NSW Government to launch Cultiv8, an accelerator targeting food and agtech startups.
News & Analysis
Western Australian government unveils $19 million to boost the state’s STEM skills in Budget
The WA Government will be offering $16.7 million in grants towards startups, while $19 million will go towards STEM skills, according to the State Budget.
Profiles
Tuty is tackling the tutoring market through online lessons and “Tuty Points”
Tuty is an online tutoring marketplace offering online lessons for university students and “Tuty Points”, a loyalty program helping students save.
News & Analysis
Stone & Chalk, Westpac, and Data Republic partner to launch data accelerator FUELD
Stone & Chalk has partnered with Westpac and Data Republic to establish FUELD, a new accelerator program supporting data startups.
News & Analysis
Regional Australia Institute open applications for third Regional Online Heroes competition
The Regional Australia Institute has opened entries for this year’s Regional Online Heroes competition, aiming to uncover startups innovating online.
News & Analysis
Edutech company Academy Xi launches Indigenous scholarship program for UX design
Academy Xi has launched The Founding Futures, a new scholarship which will offer Indigenous Australians training in User Experience Design.
News & Analysis
The Working Lunch will provide women in the gaming industry with networking and mentoring opportunities
The IGEA has announced the launch of The Working Lunch, a program which aims to equip women looking to enter the gaming industry with skills and mentorship.
News & Analysis
NSW Government reveals lineup of fintech and cybersecurity startups participating in Tel Aviv bootcamp
The NSW Government has revealed the cybersecurity and fintech startups heading to the Tel Aviv Austrade Landing Pad for a 10 day bootcamp.
News & Analysis
Brisbane pre-accelerator Startup Onramp announces regional expansion
Startup Onramp announced it is set to expand its program across regional Australia, with a second local program set to kick off in September.
Talent Unleashed
Talent Unleashed Awards judge Frances Valintine wants to see businesses addressing the world’s fundamental challenges
Frances Valintine didn’t know what to expect when her new business, The Mind Lab, was nominated for a Talent Unleashed Award in 2014, but three years on from taking out the title of Best Startup in New Zealand, she is a firm believe in the power of the program. At the time of its win,… Read more »
News & Analysis
Slingshot and University of Newcastle partner to launch Icon Accelerator Program
Slingshot and UoN have announced the launch of the Icon Accelerator Program, which will look to support startups working within NSW’s Hunter region.
News & Analysis
Startupbootcamp launches energy accelerator in Melbourne as Slingshot launches Queensland tourism accelerator Horizons
Startupbootcamp has launched ‘Energy Australia’, a Melbourne-based accelerator to support startups working in the energy space.
