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Government announces $34 million in grants for innovation in aged care services
The Government has announced $34 million in funding grants for startups and organisations working on innovative services within the aged care space.
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Adelaide fintech TicToc launches to offer faster consumers home loan approval
TicToc is able to approve a loan in just 22 minutes through a ‘digital decisioning system’ that can approve a customer’s online application almost in real time, with no need for input or assessment from a human.
Advice
Canberra startup Wildlife Drones helps wildlife researchers track animals
Currently, researchers carry heavy equipment and cover vast areas by foot to track animals. Looking to make this easier is ACT startup Wildlife Drones.
MYOB
Canberra startup Wildlife Drones helps wildlife researchers track animals
Despite the huge advances in science and technology over the last few decades, there are a whole host of tasks and processes that are still conducted in much low-tech ways than one might expect. One such process is that of radio-tracking animals. Currently, the practice for most wildlife researchers involves carrying heavy radio receiver equipment… Read more »
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ANZ and Westpac link up with IBM and Scentre Group for blockchain trial
ANZ and Westpac have joined up with IBM and Scentre Group to digitise the bank guarantee process for commercial property leasing, using blockchain.
Advice
Sydney peer-to-peer startup Designerex helps users make cash lending out their designer dresses
A growing number of niche platforms are tapping into the opportunities within the peer to peer model, with one being Designerex.
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Government announces $50 million funding for Defence and industry to develop autonomous systems
The Federal Government is putting $50 million towards a Defence Cooperative Research Centre focusing on the development of Trusted Autonomous Systems.
Partner Content
Winning a Talent Unleashed Award gave DBS Bank CIO Neal Cross a renewed sense of the importance of innovation
After stints at Microsoft and MasterCard, Neal Cross took up the role of CIO at DBS Bank, attracted by the dedication the bank was showing to innovation.
Talent Unleashed
Winning a Talent Unleashed Award gave DBS Bank CIO Neal Cross a renewed sense of the importance of innovation
Though much of the conversation around innovation often focuses on startups, a growing number of corporates across a variety of industries are investing in innovation – not out of fear of being disrupted, but in their own bid to challenge the status quo and bring to life new ideas. One such corporate is Singapore-headquartered DBS… Read more »
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South Australian government selects Blue Sky Venture Capital to manage $50 million VC fund
The South Australian government has announced it has selected Blue Sky Venture Capital to manage its $50 million South Australian Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF).
Advice
Sunshine Coast ecommerce startup Knobby is a monthly underwear subscription service
The motivation to bring Knobby to life came in 2011, when founder Rob Rand was living in a remote country town in Far North Queensland boasting just 200 residents.
Podcast
Hutong (Ad)Ventures is a new podcast exploring how to crack the China market
Hutong (Ad)Ventures provides listeners with Chinese market wisdom from investors, founders, and operators who are sharing their real experiences.
Advice
Mildura startup Your Style Revolution wants to make the personal stylist more accessible
Your Style Revolution wants to help subscribers find, define, and become more confident in their personal style by connecting them with regular content.
Opinion
500 Startups engaged in deceptive behaviour – THAT should result in LaunchVic pulling financial support
LaunchVic has to break ties with 500 Startups, pull the $2.5 million subsidy, and take a stance against unethical behaviour in general.
Advice
Bathurst’s AppiWork collaborates with government and startups to bring app ideas to life
AppiWork works with startups, government departments, and other businesses to build their apps and systems, while also creating its own internal apps, too.
