A new wave of sports entrepreneurs and startups are turning Victoria’s love of sport into a major economic force.
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Runway Geelong: Launching startups and creating jobs
LaunchVic and a group of talented local business owners in Geelong are on a mission to create new businesses and new jobs.
Melbourne to trial revolutionary congestion busting app by Intelematics
Intelematics has been tasked with by VicRoads to explore a service that assists a car to take the best routes, at the best speed, avoiding red lights.
Victorian startup MedCorp launches portable patient monitoring and treatment
Swinburne University graduate Doctor Jacqueline Savage is trialing new technology that can get patients back into their own homes, and save lives.
Victorian scientists develop life-saving innovation for childbirth through Inhaled Oxytocin Project
Groundbreaking research from is giving hope to the tens of thousands of vulnerable women who die each year from post-partum haemorrhaging (PPH).
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. driving local economy
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. has expanded to include global exports, innovation products and a sustainable approach.
Melbourne’s Square Peg Capital leads venture capital revival
Venture capital organisation, Square Peg Capital, is now paving the way for technology companies internationally.
Melbourne startup GreenSync powering energy markets of tomorrow
As a wave of change disrupts the world’s energy markets, a Melbourne energy tech start-up is leading the way to a greener, more efficient future.
Redbubble on the rise after ASX float
It’s been a year of major milestones for Australia’s biggest consumer tech company Redbubble which is celebrating its 10th birthday.
Geelong’s manufacturing past evolves into pioneering future
In a feat of reinvention, Geelong’s manufacturing background is being transformed by innovative research and development projects.
Grey Innovation is turning academic research into life-saving companies
Grey Innovation is a commercialisation technology company that extracts big ideas and research projects out of Australian universities and hospitals.
Melbourne tech startup Supp to help relieve hospitality’s biggest headache
Supp co-founder Jordan Murray and Kate Murray experienced one of the hospitality industry’s biggest pain points—finding and maintaining staff.
Victorian-based online retailer Kogan deemed most mobile ready
Melbourne-based online electronics retailer Kogan has been deemed the most mobile ready Australian brand.
Melbourne fintech Timelio helps SMEs to buy time
Small businesses can be caught out when dealing with corporate customers who demand generous payment terms, but a Melbourne fintech has the solution.
Victorian wheelmaker Carbon Revolution gains traction after raising capital
Victorian wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution is on a roll after successfully raising capital in 2016, and is predicting growth in the years ahead.
Gekko Mining Services
Gekko is a Victorian firm that is blazing an international trial in the rapidly growing mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
Scientists in Melbourne crack carbon fibre code
Researchers in Victoria have launched a new manufacturing facility which they believe will produce the strongest, lightest carbon fibre in the world.
University of Melbourne’s ‘sci-fi’ project set to save pharmaceutical industry millions
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have launched a groundbreaking project tipped to revolutionise how drugs are tested.