Cyber security

MyCISO wins Australian Information Security Association Startup of the Year award

- December 29, 2025 2 MIN READ

Sydney cybersecurity SaaS platform MyCISO was named Startup of the Year at the 2025 Australian Information Security Association Awards. MyCISO tackles one of cybersecurity’s biggest frustrations: the reliance on manual spreadsheets and fragmented tools to manage increasingly complex security programs. The platform’s Security Operating System (SecurityOS) integrates assessments, risk, compliance, maturity, effectiveness, supplier security, culture,… Read more »

Business

Entries for the Smart50 Awards for SMEs are now open

- August 19, 2025 < 1 MIN READ

The annual Smart50 awards for fast-growing Australian businesses are back for 2025 with entries now open and even more award categories up for grabs. You have until September 12 to enter the Smart50 Awards, with this year’s program culminating in a special dinner event in Melbourne on November 13.  The Smart50 awards, now in their… Read more »

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Events

Here are the finalists in the FinTech Australia Finnies

- April 29, 2025 3 MIN READ

FinTech Australia has revealed the finalists in its prestigious annual fintech business awards, The Finnies. The awards celebrates achievements in the fintech sector and services that support it. This 2025 awards, which coincide with the 10-year anniversary of FinTech Australia, attracted 348 entries across 21 categories, up 26 on last year, with a record-breaking 47… Read more »

Events

Entries for the Teens in Business awards, celebrating the next generation of entrepreneurs, are open now

- October 28, 2024 2 MIN READ

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Teens in Business Awards, hosted by non-profit organisation Young Change Agents. The Awards, now in their 4th year, celebrate young entrepreneurs across Australia, recognising their innovation, resilience, and impact. There are also categories for entrepreneurial educators and mentors, acknowledging those who support youth in bringing their ideas to… Read more »

HEX founder Jeanette Cheah
People

Agtech DAS and Hex founder Jeanette Cheah honoured in the Victorian governor’s startup awards

- June 27, 2024 2 MIN READ

The Governor of Victoria’s annual startup awards have recognised the state’s best founders an others, with satellite mapping firm Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) named Startup of the Year. Founded in 2017 in partnership with national science agency CSIRO, DAS set out to give farmers “one click” insights on productivity and disaster risk assessments, backed by… Read more »

Silicon Quantum Computing founder Michelle Simmons
People

UNSW quantum founder Michelle Simmons wins $250,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science

- October 17, 2023 2 MIN READ

Silicon Quantum Computing founder Professor Michelle Simmons has won the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for her pioneering work in the cutting edge sector. The awards were announced by prime minister Anthony Albanese, with scientists working in biotechnology and teaching also recognised. It’s a lucrative win for Simmons, who receives $250,000 as part of the… Read more »

Flown Not Grown founder Nikki Davey
Women in tech

 Grown Not Flown cofounder Nikki Davey wins the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

- September 13, 2023 2 MIN READ

Victorian farmer, tech entrepreneur and Grown Not Flown cofounder Nikki Davey has won the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her work creating a digital platform and app that connects flower farmers and consumers around the world. The award recognises the critical role women play in rural and regional businesses, industries and communities. Based at… Read more »

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Events

Here are the winners of the 2023 Proptech Awards

- July 21, 2023 2 MIN READ

  The annual Proptech Awards have chosen a woman as Proptech Leader of the Year for the second year in a row, with Sarah Bell, cofounder of AiRE Software, taking the top gong, following on from Trish Mackie-Smith in 2022.  More than 350 people gathered in Sydney this week for the Proptech Association Australia awards… Read more »

Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau
People

Mr Yum named Victoria’s startup of the year

- May 30, 2023 2 MIN READ

Hospitality ordering app Mr Yum has been named startup of the year in the annual Governor of Victoria Startup Awards. The fintech, currently in talks with rival Me&u over a possible merger, was recognised for its role in helping the state’s restaurant sector continuing to operate during pandemic restrictions and now helping the hospitality sector… Read more »

Events

Here are the winners of the UNSW Founders Awards

- November 25, 2022 3 MIN READ

The University of New South Wales announced 8 winners in the inaugural UNSW Founders Awards this week, recognising founders, startups and mentors for their outstanding contribution to innovation and the startup ecosystem. Virtual job simulation platform Forage was named Startup Of the Year, with Frances Atkins, cofounder of Givvable named Founder of the Year. The presentation… Read more »