Startup predictions for 2016
[1] 2015 was a successful year for Australia’s tech startups, but 2016 is going to be even bigger. 2] Assistant Minister for Innovation, Wyatt Roy, predicts that there will be expat Australian ...
ACMI to open co-working space to bring the startup and art worlds together
[1] The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is planning to set-up a larger co-working space that’s enough for 60 creative professionals and entrepreneurs. [2] CEO Katrina Sedgwick says ACMI ...
Meet the Australian startup using artificial intelligence to help blind people see
[1] Developed by entrepreneurs Marita Cheng, Alberto Rizzoli and Simon Edwardsson, Australia startup Aipoly helps blind people see. [2] Through an AI algorithm, Aipoly identifies an object whenever a ...
Victoria continues push to be startup state with new initiatives and a local’s big expansion
[1] Local tech company Sidekicker has opened their headquarters in Melbourne. [2] Minister for small business, innovation and trade Philip Dalidakis says that LaunchVic’s $60 million fund is aim...
5 things you need to know in Australian tech today
[1] Malcolm Turnbull invested in PlayUp, a sporting social media startup, and it’s going into liquidation. [2] Vodafone revealed two things: partnership with Qantas and roaming on Red plans will...
Start-up stoush good for innovation: Roy
[1]Assistant minister for innovation Wyatt Roy thinks rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland are great for innovative policy creations. [2] According to Roy, the rivalry will likely produce be...
Australian Startup Launches New Booking Platform
[1] Gigger is a newly launched Australian startup that makes online gig bookings possible. [2] The startup is recognized as an “Airbnb” for bands and venues. [3] The startup became a reali...
ingogo delays IPO, but says rapid growth is continuing
[1] Ingogo is postponing its plans for its ASX initial public offering to the second half of 2016. [2] Valued at $100 million, the Australian taxi booking and payment software company needs more time ...
Shoes of Prey is right at home in the US
[1] Shoes of Prey co-founder Jodie Fox believes the US is the right fit for her company’s global expansion plans. [2] Things have been going well in the US and the company’s looking forwar...
13 Australian start-ups to watch in 2016
[1] Although the Australian government has exerted efforts in promoting innovation, startup investments are still risky. [2] Author Mike Nicholls sums up his list of Australian startups to look forwar...