29 May: Surprises Inside: $70k Funding, Special Guests & More!
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June is on the horizon, and the looming EOFY has me saying FFS - For Founders' Sake -?please donate !?If you’ve had a big win in your business this year and want to give back to the community, remember it's all tax-deductible, and every cent goes straight to our founders!
This week's newsletter is PACKED with updates and exciting announcements!
Here's what we've got:
???First Thursday:?We have a special guest coming—Cochlear royalty!?RSVP Here .
??Bio10x Funding:?Read up on the new $70k funding opportunity and?APPLY ASAP!?
???Introducing:?Newly Minted Angels? and a?New Wave of Women Founders .
???Program Opportunities:?PFC, LIP Health Entrepreneurship Program, and an Undergrad Pitch Comp. ?
???Spotlight:?Our portfolio companies with exciting announcements!
Plus, the startup world has been frothing about:
???Simon Thompson's analysis?of all the Budget announcements supporting Australia’s startup sector. Check it out?here .
????Canva getting dragged?on social media for rapping at their international event.?Take a look! ?It’s giving unicorn money vibes.
??? Personally, I love a bit of cringe, so?here’s my rendition ?of?“If You Want to Build a Startup”?based on Frozen’s soundtrack. Forgive the lack of flashy choreography—we don’t have the budget for that.
?Lots to chew on here!
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?PORTFOLIO SPOTLIGHTS
A big congratulations to Centre spin out Levur Pty Ltd and CEO Co-founder?Tom Collier ?who were recently covered on Seven Network Central West News as part of a feature on the 2024 SparkLabs Cultiv8 Cleantech Accelerator!!?
Levur aims to end deforestation by harnessing yeast to make sustainable palm oil???.
>?The federal government has awarded $2.5 million in grants to five Australian small to medium sized businesses collaborating on innovation projects with Singaporean counterparts!?
We are excited to announce that Agritech?LLEAF , and enterprise software firm?givvable ?are amongst the grant recipients in round one of the Go-Green Co-Innovation program!?
>?Calling all Australian undergrad and postgrad students!! Are you looking to get involved in the space industry??Check out CubeSat2024! Portfolio Company?HEO Robotics ?want to sponsor you to attend the CubeSatPlus 2024 workshop at UNSW Sydney on?9 July & 10 July 2024!?They will be sponsoring up to 10 students.?Email?[email protected] ?expressing why you want to attend the event and your aspirations for working in space.?
>?We are happy to announce the appointment of our new Program manager?Shuoyan Zhu , at the?Liverpool Innovation Precinct Health Entreprenuership Program , an exciting initiative by UNSW Founders that is dedicated to translating research insights into tangible clinical innovations and fostering economic growth in South-West Sydney.?
Our recently held workshops outlined how clinicians can begin to explore taking their work from lab to clinic.?Check out the highlights here.
?APPLICATIONS OPEN?>>?
>?Bio 10X accelerator applications close in 24 hours! Deadline extended until 30 MAY 5pm!
???Final Call for Bio10x Accelerator Applications!???
?? Attention biotech innovators across Australia! The Bio10x Accelerator is now offering six startups $70k in total funding—$50k from?Proto Axiom ?and $20k from UNSW. Additionally, eligible startups can access $30k vouchers from BioPlatforms Australia. We are specifically seeking startups, ideally spun out from any university in Australia, with IP assignments completed and option agreements signed and finalised by both parties. This ensures you're ready to hit the ground running with commercialising your innovation.
This comprehensive support package includes access to PC2 labs and unlimited mentoring from industry experts at UNSW Founders. Leverage these resources to overcome crucial R&D, IP, and regulatory milestones.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Manager?Maddison McCoy.
>?Kickstart your big idea in 2024 with the Peter Farrell Cup PITCH COMPETITION!
Got a clever idea to change the world? Need some guidance and structure to realise its potential? The Peter Farrell Cup is back and better than ever. The PFC is UNSW’s most prestigious competitive early-stage ideas program that is fast-tracking the next generation of entrepreneurs and start-ups.?
Not only will you get training, and the support of industry mentors, you and your team could walk away with a share of?$20,000 cash to kick-start your entrepreneurial business idea. Gather your teammates and get involved!?
Applications close Sunday 17 June.
>?Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 4pm - 6:30pm AEST @ MCIC, UNSW
Calling all UNSW Students - Do you have an idea for a startup? Join us for the Undergrad pitch comp & social!?APPLY TO PITCH HERE
This showcase is an opportunity to:
Applications close: 10am, Thursday 30th May
If you wish to attend the event, buy tickets below! Tickets are FREE.
?LAST WEEK @ Founders?>>?
>?The UNSW Founders Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Challenge 2024, held in partnership with the Poverty and Inequality Partnership, showcased that UNSW students do not just sit back during O Week—they innovate for real-world solutions, tackling urgent global challenges like sustainable urban development and social equity.
Read more on all the winners and exciting event highlights?HERE .
>?Our New Wavers had an incredible Excursion Day at Microsoft's North Sydney office. They explored innovative spaces, learned about the startup ecosystem, AI, and Quantum Computing. A mini pitch competition saw them create impressive business ideas in just 90 minutes. Thank you, Microsoft, for inspiring our teams! Don't miss the New Wave Showcase on June 27!?
Read more about the excursion day?HERE .
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?UPCOMING EVENTS?>>?
>?Thursday, 27 June, 5:30pm - 8:30pm @ MCIC, UNSW Kensington
Join us to celebrate the next generation of incredible women entrepreneurs at the UNSW Founders?New Wave Showcase?event. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear from the top teams as they present their innovative ideas for their chance to win a share of the?$15,000 cash prize pool!
>?Monday?3 June, 5pm - 8pm @ MCIC, UNSW
One of the most important parts of the product development cycle is TESTING!
Ideally, you'd want to test with your target customers but getting general feedback can be powerful too.
If you have a product (physical or digital) at any stage (low fidelity sketches to polished MVPs), bring it in and share, discuss and test with others! Book your FREE ticket now!
>?Thursday?6 June, 4pm - 6pm @ MCIC, UNSW
Learn more about MedTech commercialisation with the expertise of?Judith Mitchell .?
Judith is a seasoned leader in Medtech commercialisation,?having held key roles at Next Science, DePuy Synthes, Cochlear, and GE. She is passionate about bringing exciting new technology to market, including biofilms.
Join us as she shares her expertise in advancing the industry and answers your pressing questions!
?CONNECT & UPSKILL?>>?
>?Do you have an idea that you think could be a great side hustle??
Come enjoy a FREE coffee and a rapid coaching session with our ready & waiting UNSW Founders team. This is a drop-in session running every second Thursday of the month, but be sure to register so we can expect you!?
>?Coach & Connect
Available for FREE to all UNSW staff, students and alumni with a bright idea for a new startup, or an already established business.
From developing an idea, building a business model, raising capital to merely exploring entrepreneurship, we’re here to help!?LEARN MORE
>?EXPLORE?all our exciting upcoming & ongoing workshops.?
Whether it's learning to code, building a prototype, designing a new product or merely learning a new creative skill, our team at Makerspace & MCIC have something for you. We are always pulling together exciting workshops & short courses to help you learn and grow.
?IN OTHER NEWS?>>??
UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs has announced Professor Bronwyn Fox as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise (DVCR&E).
Prof. Fox will join UNSW from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, where she is currently Chief Scientist with responsibility for advocacy and oversight of science among its 6200 employees and 2000 affiliates. Prior to that she was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise) at Swinburne University of Technology.
>?Thursday 20 June 2024 @ 5:15pm - 7:30pm AEST, ?249 Princess Hwy, Kogarah
????Hosted by Spark Festival
Whether curious about innovation and technology, and a seasoned expert, this event is designed to foster engagement and collaboration across the thriving tech-enabled communities that call Southern Sydney home.?
What to expect:
This event is a proud collaboration between Spark Festival, Georges River Council and ANSTO.
>?The?Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards?have returned for a second year with a bigger slate of awards to celebrate the innovation, impact and diversity of Australia’s tech startup and scaleup ecosystem.?
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Startup Daily, with the support of AWS (Amazon Web Services), has opened up nominations across 15 categories (up from 10 in 2023), with new awards including?AI Changemaker, Future Leader, Startup Investor of The Year, Startup Event of The Year and the GSD Award (for getting sh*t done). Returning categories include Startup of The Year, Scaleup of The Year, Best New Idea, Best Sustainability Startup and Best Regional Startup.?Read more .
Nominations close?JUNE 10, 2024 – get in quick!
Taking Off the Mask: Autistic Pride Symposium ,?a meaningful austistic-led event, is set for 8 June in Melbourne & 9 June in Sydney. The symposium will have a series of enriching panels and workshops designed to foster understanding, inclusion, and empowerment for autistic individuals.?Tickets are now on sale, with accessible options for community access and opportunities for companies to sponsor tickets for community members.?Learn more .
We have a number of sponsored tickets for anyone with Autism who wishes to attend and needs that little bit of extra help.?Please apply for a sponsored ticket?HERE .
>?Grants for Startups & SMEs?- The Industry Growth Program works with innovative startups and SMEs. Industry Growth Program Advisers give advice to help businesses develop and commercialise new products, processes and services.?Industry Growth Program?matched funding grants are now open. The program is targeting businesses in the Australian Government’s priority areas for the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). These areas focus on building manufacturing capability for the future.?Read more ?and?Apply for a grant !
?HIRE AN INTERN?>>??
While they might not be as entertaining as Robert De Niro or Anne Hathaway, you can be assured that our students here at UNSW come with brilliant minds and a real commitment to continued growth & development.?
Find out more about current intern opportunities with UNSW Faculty of Health (WIL Program) & UNSW Media (The collaborative production project).?FIND OUT MORE