Find out how a LaunchVic-supported course is nurturing our state’s thriving startup culture.
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Trends & Innovation
Tunnel in the mine
Searching for dark matter: Stawell’s gift to the world
In the gold mine township of Stawell, about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, researchers are searching for the existence of dark matter.
Matt Tabor smiling away from the camera
Digital masterclass: lessons from a YouTube maestro
We met up with YouTube expert, Matt Tabor, who recently hosted a Victorian Government-funded masterclass to promote digital entrepreneurialism.
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Navigating the chaos of everyday life
Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.
’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank
Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over
Kookaburra Smart Ball.
The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world
Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.
Kate Cornick, CEO of LaunchVic.
LaunchVic’s Kate Cornick: tapping the entrepreneurial spirit
WATCH THE VIDEO: Supporting our entrepreneurial community is all in a day’s work for LaunchVic.
QR codes in use
Colac wins Chinese tourism dollar through digital technology
To win over Chinese tourists, Colac is using QR codes to communicate with customers in their language of choice.
Woman examining petri dish and microscope.
Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth
A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.
World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award
One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.
Dr Darlene at Mauna Ulu
Mars and beyond: NASA researcher in Victoria for Science Week
Will commercial flights to Mars happen in your lifetime? We ask visiting NASA Geologist, Dr Darlene Lim.
Ignite your innovation, our collaboration, Victoria's future
Mental health will be on everyone’s mind at this ignite event
The ignite event series is working with business to reaffirm Victoria as the nation’s knowledge capital.
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Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.
Birds eye view of city of Santiago during sun rise
Latin moves: doing business with Latin America
Find out why Latin America is heating up for Victorian trade and investment prospects.
Panel discussion with the commissioners, from left to right, Brett Stevens Michelle Wade Adam Cunneen Tim Dillon
In conversation with Victoria’s Commissioners to Asia
Victoria’s four Asia-based Commissioners recently participated in a panel discussion. Discover what we learnt from being in attendance.
Crowd holding their hands up in the air for for the 2016 Creative Innovation Conference
The innovation conference helping businesses unlock their creative potential
Clear your calendars. The eighth Creative Innovation conference is back this April and founder, Tania de Jong, tells us what to expect.
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A champion of Victorian small business
WATCH THE VIDEO: We met up with Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Judy O’Connell, to talk about the role of the Commission.
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Corporate volunteerism proves a smart business move
More organisations are realising that corporate volunteering makes both social and economic sense.
