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Sydney secures rights to host LAUNCH startup festival in 2018 and 2019
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this weekend that NSW has secured the rights to host the LAUNCH startup festival in Sydney in 2018 and 2019.
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Google withdraws from negotiations for NSW Government’s Silicon Harbour tech precinct
Google announced today its withdrawal from negotiations with the NSW government around basing its new headquarters at the planned White Bay tech precinct.
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NSW startup Youcamp lets campers rent out spots on private land
Youcamp offerings range from simply allowing travellers in campers or caravans access to the land to park on, through to cottages or ‘glamping’ facilities.
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NSW Government announces inaugural board of the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
The NSW government has announced the inaugural board for the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship, which will be chaired by former Professor Mark Wainwright.
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Jobs for NSW and UTS launch renewable energy accelerator EnergyLab
The EnergyLab accelerator has been developed with Climate-KIC Australia to help four startups with new products or services become market-ready.
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University of Wollongong launches $10 million iAccelerate Seed Fund
More than two years after it was announced, the $10 million iAccelerate Seed Fund at the University of Wollongong (UoW) is open for business.
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Matt Kean appointed NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation in Gladys Berejiklian cabinet reshuffle
Newly-appointed NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has named Hornsby MP Matt Kean the state’s new Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation.
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Amazon launches monthly subscription box for kids aimed at promoting STEM education
Providing parents an easy way to introduce STEM to their kids, Amazon has launched STEM Club, a monthly subscription box filled with STEM toys.
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Newcastle social enterprise startup Vavven wants to help shift conversations around sex
Vavven is an online platform looking to help people explore their sexuality through a combination of content and ecommerce.
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NSW Government provides H2 Ventures with loan guarantee for Investec Australia funding
The Government will provide H2 Ventures with a loan guarantee of $2 million to enable it to access a $4 million loan from existing backer Investec Australia.
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Data61’s Coviu partners with Health Team Australia to launch regional telehealth platform
CSIRO has announced a partnership between Data61’s Coviu and Health Team Australia, which will see a real-time online video platform rolled across Australia.
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Startup precinct Lighthouse to bring together Sydney’s tech community at Barangaroo
Lighthouse will bring in early stage startups and large tech companies passionate about paying it forward and sharing knowledge to help the community grow.
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NSW Government launches innovation strategy
Months after closing the public consultation period on the development of an innovation strategy, the NSW Government has today released the final product.
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Cicada Innovations opens applications to medtech startups for commercialisation program
After renaming from ATP Innovations to Cicada Innovations, the Sydney tech incubator has opened up applications for medtech startups to apply for its NSW Medical Device Commercialisation Training Program [MDCTP].
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City of Sydney acknowledges regional city Wagga Wagga for its support of startups and innovation
At the first sitting of the newly formed City of Sydney Council on Monday night, a motion was passed that will allow regional communities throughout New South Wales to benefit from a knowledge sharing initiative when it comes to tech startups.
