Topic
Alibaba partners with Australian health companies to push products into China
Alibaba Group’s has partnered with Chemist Warehouse, Blackmores, Swisse and Sanofi Consumer Healthcare to boost the profile of health products in China.
Other
Aussie EduTech founders place more importance on diversity than other startups
A notable trend in the Australian EduTech space right now is an acute awareness around the need to proactively support particular niche groups.
Topic
NAB Foundation opens applications for $1.2 million grant program targeting regional sustainability
NAB Foundation has announced that it has opened applications for its second round of its 2017 grants, focusing on regional sustainability.
Advice
Gabriel Health offers a video platform connecting seniors to their families and carers
Tackling the issue of social isolation is Gabriel Cares, through a platform allowing elderly people to video chat with friends and family members.
Topic
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.
Advice
Dan Siroker hopes to see Optimizely become a 100 year company
Dan Siroker is the founder of Optimizely, the number one tech platform for testing and experimentation.
Topic
ABC looks to support rise of podcasting through the launch of new audio app
The ABC has announced the release of ABC Listen, a new app centred around providing listeners an easier way to access radio shows and podcasting content.
Topic
Federal government introduces reforms allowing private companies to access equity crowdfunding
The Federal Government has today revealed a new legislative package that will allow private companies to access equity crowdfunding.
Advice
DaigouSales helps Aussie businesses sell into China through a WeChat-based ecommerce marketplace
Integrating with WeChat, DaigouSales offers an ecommerce marketplace allowing Australian brands to sell their products directly to Chinese consumers.
Topic
Afterpay partners with Jetstar to offer buy now, pay later option on domestic flights
Afterpay has announced a new partnership with Jetstar that will see the company’s ‘buy now, pay later’ solution become available to Jetstar customers.
Topic
ASIC opens applications to licence new equity crowdfunding platforms
ASIC has announced it will be opening applications for CSF licences, allowing eligible public companies to sell shares through a licensed intermediary.
Podcast
[PODCAST] Startup meet Corporate – Episode 8: Social Data
In this episode, we explore the world of social data and analytics and the way in which companies are leveraging this to grow their business.
Topic
On-demand photography startup Snappr raises $2.5 million, gaming startup Gamurs closes $3.5 million round, Blackbird Ventures backs AskNicely
Snappr has announced the closing of a $2.5 million seed funding round, with the funds set to help accelerate the businesses expansion across the US.
Advice
Brisbane startup BOP Industries develops hologram displays for events and marketing
BOP Industries creates holographic content specially tailored to a client for use at an event or space, also supplying them with projection devices.
Topic
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.
