#Incubator
Let’s talk: Accelerators and incubators
When seeking to join an accelerator or incubator, what must a startup founder consider? There can be huge benefits for startups that join either an accelerator or an incubator. Although they are subtly different, in that an accelerator “accelerates” ideas with seed funding and set time frames and incubators nurture those initial niche ideas, both […]
South Australian space agency seeks to attract global entrepreneurs
Rapid growth of the space industry in Adelaide is generating national and global interest in an incubator program for space industry startups. Following on from the success of its first intake, South Australian based space incubator, Venture Catalyst Space, is on the hunt for up to 10 companies to be part of its second international […]
“An innovator amongst incubators”: Cicada Innovations named world’s top incubator
Sydney deep tech incubator, Cicada Innovations, has been named ‘Top Incubator in the World’ by global peak industry association for entrepreneurship programs, the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). [Related: Now that more capital is available to deep tech startups, they need better access to makerspace: Cicada Innovations’ CEO] Finalists were selected from over 2,200 InBIA […]
“No doubt”: Catalysr’s co-founder weighs in on Western Sydney’s future as a major startup hub
After a long, fruitless search for meaningful engineering work in Australia, Pakistanti expat Usman Iftikhar resolved to ‘create his own future’ by starting a business. Eager to help other highly-skilled migrants overcome barriers to their professional fulfillment, he partnered with Jacob Muller and launched Catalysr – a startup incubator program for ‘migrapreneurs’ located in the […]
Newcastle incubator upsizes to new 30-seat venue for clean tech and smart cities startups
Newcastle-based startup incubator Eighteen04 has today opened its new 30-seat facility to accommodate growth in its community of clients working on clean tech and smart cities projects. According to Minister for Small Business John Barilaro, a $300,000 investment from his Government, through Jobs for NSW, had enabled Eighteen04, which launched in September 2015, to relocate […]
How you can discover your startup’s sweet spot by looking beyond its Top 20 problems
There’s no doubting that the world of business is changing. The traditional model of large international corporates functioning in a singular, closed-door fashion is fast disappearing, with companies now open to collaboration or outsourcing. While previously big corporates, protected by expensive barriers of entry, were responsible for all “business problems” in-house, technology has now made […]
Australia’s first renewable energy start-up accelerator launching in Sydney: apply now
Sydney will host Australia’s first start-up accelerator program focused on developing clean energy technology companies. Founded by Piers Grove and Nick Lake, EnergyLab is a not-for-profit business incubator that will operate out of the Blackfriars School House, UTS in Chippendale. It was the recipient of a $120,000 grant from Jobs for NSW, which the state government […]
The Entourage’s founder calls on government to help facilitate education for entrepreneurs
Government initiatives, such as the Coalition’s Incubator Support initiative, are of huge benefit to Australia’s start-up ecosystem but there needs to be a greater focus on education for emerging business people, according to Jack Delosa, founder and CEO of the Entourage, a leading educator and community of entrepreneurs. Announced last week, the Turnbull Government’s Incubator […]
“I want 10 Atlassians, not one”: City of Sydney mayoral candidate pledges start-up support
City of Sydney Lord Mayoral candidate, Christine Forster has pledged support for local start-ups and entrepreneurs in the form of grants, affordable office space and overseas opportunities ahead of Saturday’s election. “Sydney has become Australia’s entrepreneurial hub, but we are still struggling to attract, nurture and retain world-class talent,” the Liberal candidate said. “We still […]
NSW Government announces start-up and SME funding programs to help drive jobs growth
The NSW Government has made a suite of financial support programs available to SMEs and startups, as well as incubators and accelerators, as part of its long-term plan to accelerate jobs growth. In releasing the Jobs for the Future report on Friday, Premier Mike Baird explained that small, fast growing companies – known as gazelles […]
Plans to transform Macquarie Park into innovation hub include start-up support
Macquarie University has partnered with neighbouring businesses – including Optus, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Konica Minolta, NAB and AMP Capital – to transform Macquarie Park into a world-class, collaborative ecosystem and innovation hub for entrepreneurs, SMEs, multinationals and researchers. The Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID), which covers more than 350 hectares, consists of 180 multinational […]
Turnbull’s $15m startup pledge is ‘modest’: peak body
The Prime Minister’s recent pledge to pump $15 million into his government’s Incubator Support Program for startups, if re-elected next month, is a good start but far from sufficient, according to Australia’s peak startup body, StartupAUS. CEO of StartupAUS, Alex McCauley said the additional funding for accelerators and incubators will genuinely help startups. “Funding for incubators and accelerators is important and […]
Brisbane startup program gains steam
A joint initiative between coworking community River City Labs and Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is behind a new program to help entrepreneurs get their startup ideas out of their garage and onto the global market.
Free online incubator for start-ups: MOOCs
It’s the model completely disrupting the education sector, but Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) also offer massive potential for start-ups.
Pitch perfect: the new gen of entrepreneurs
For many students, the idea of starting their own business doesn’t even seem like a possibility. But that’s exactly the mentality that Project Pitch is aiming to change.
Universities a hotbed for entrepreneurship
When you think of a typical start-up, images of late nights in the garage or spare room quickly come to mind. However, students at Australian universities are doing their part to change all that.
Corporate misery transformed one step at a time
For this entrepreneur, a deviation into the corporate world was the basis of a successful business, and also a successful life transformation.
2013 Small Business Ambassador of Australia announced
Founder and CEO Hub Australia, Brad Krauskopf has been named the 2013 Small Business Ambassador of Australia by the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) – he is the youngest to have ever won the prestigious award.
Graduate from the kitchen bench
Over the past few years ‘incubator’ style office space, which can be rented by the desk and in month-to-month lease terms, has exploded onto the market.
Latest grants and scholarships on offer
A number of high profile organisations are now taking applications for grants and scholarships aimed at giving talented and innovative entrepreneurs a leg up.
Tech incubator gets the green light
The University of Queensland’s technology incubator, ilab, has been given the tick of approval by the state government with funding granted for the next two years.