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Adelaide startup Makers Empire is teaching kids STEM through an interactive 3D printing app
Adelaide startup Makers Empire has developed an app and teaching kit that allows kids to create 3D designs which can later be printed.
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Gamified pitching event Startup Games wraps up with fintech Nod securing victory
The Startup Games wrapped up its first Australian event yesterday at The Mint in Sydney, with local fintech startup Nod securing victory.
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Yume is an ecommerce platform connecting surplus food to businesses and charities
Through an online ecommerce platform, Yume connects food suppliers with quantities of surplus food to Australian businesses and restaurants.
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Ten year old incubator Pollenizer to shut down
Pioneering incubator Pollenizer told its staff and investors yesterday that it will officially be pulling up stumps in June.
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Paddock Chat with Di Somerville, founder of Regional Pitchfest
In this episode of Paddock Chat we sit down with Di Somerville, founder of Regional Pitchfest and former member of the Australian navy.
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Air Events Global wants to connect event professionals to freelance jobs
Air Events Global is an online job marketplace looking to bridge the gap for freelancers looking for casual work in the events industry.
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Telstra working with Ericsson to launch national Internet of Things network
Telstra announced at the continuation of its partnership with Ericsson, with the two companies working to launch a Cat-M1 IoT network throughout Australia.
Advice
HerePin is a Facebook-style social travel app looking to connect travellers and locals
HerePin uses a linear social feed that allows travellers to see other users in the local area, and post short updates or statuses.
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Blue River Group to develop educational commercial farm and agricultural innovation hub in Wagga Wagga
Blue River Group has announced Project Bridge, which will see the development of an educational dairy farm and an agricultural tech hub in Wagga Wagga.
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Online lending platform Prospa raises $25 million round led by Airtree Ventures
Prospa has announced the closing of $25 million in funding led by AirTree Ventures, which will be used to help the business grow its technology and team.
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Former Dropbox advisor Tim Brewer joins Perth accelerator Plus Eight as Entrepreneur in Residence
Plus Eight has announced that former Dropbox advisor Tim Brewer will be joining the program as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Advice
GoRepp is a referral app looking to give students cash for promoting startups
GoRepp works through using “brand ambassadors” to promote a startup’s offerings using social media, email, word of mouth, even fliers.
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Rideshare car rental startup Splend receives backing from Investec Australia
Splend, a company which hires out cars to those wanting to join the ranks of rideshare drivers, has received backing from Investec Australia.
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Aussie fintech startups to travel to the UK to explore expansion opportunities
The UK DIT is partnering with the ACC to send five Aussie fintech startups to the UK to participate in the inaugural British Australian Fintech Forum.
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Malaysia is developing new digital hubs and incentives in a bid to attract Australian startups
The MDEC has announced the development of new digital startup hubs and incentives that it hopes will attract Australian startups to Malaysia.
