Launch into Autumn with I2N's startup programs??
Welcome to March! (can you believe it's already here? ??)
We're kicking into high gear this month with our Idea Workshop series. We've already smashed through the second and third of our Ideas Workshops in the first bit of March, covering Value Proposition and Ecosystem Mapping. Business Experiments is our last Ideas Workshop before we take flight with the Pre-Accelerator! You don't want to miss this one.
This month's Startup Stories featured the inspiring journey of Compeat Performance. Co-founders Alicia and Dan return seven years after their first Startup Story with remarkable developments to share – recording coming soon...??
And, I2N Pre-Accelerator applications are open for problem solvers at idea stage or beyond.?This program provides the solid foundation you need to confidently advance into our All-Industries, Healthtech, or Cleantech program streams.
Finally, embrace the absurd and let your wonderfully terrible ideas shine at our Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition.?
For more big news, jobs, ecosystem events and opportunities, read on.
Keep going,
Siobhan Curran
Director, Knowledge Exchange & Entrepreneurship
Great solutions need evidence to grow. Learn how to design and run experiments that validate your ideas and demonstrate their real-world impact.
In this practical workshop, you'll master the tools and processes to test your ideas effectively and share your progress. You'll learn how to:
Idea Workshop: Business Experiments
Thu 6 Mar, 4-6PM
I2N Hub Honeysuckle
Take the next and best step with your idea ??
The I2N Pre-Accelerator helps ambitious founders quickly and cost-effectively validate market pathways for their ideas, inventions, or research projects. We bring focus and speed to your customer discovery effort, ensuring your product development remains aligned to what people actually want.
This program is built from the ground up to build impact-driven, resilient founders by surrounding them with the things they need most; customers, coaching, community, and capital.
And you'll put yourself in the best position to work through one of our I2N Accelerator programs with a renewed vision and clear pathway to impact.
?? Special thank you to our program partners:
Places are limited. Get your applications in before March 30?????
Unleash your unconventional creativity ??
Welcome to the most delightfully disastrous event of the year—The Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition! If you've ever dreamed of turning the world upside down with ideas so wonderfully terrible, they just might work (or not), then this is the stage for you.
Join us for an evening of embracing the absurd, reveling in the ridiculous, and unleashing your creativity like never before. From apps that solve non-existent problems to websites tailored for the quirkiest of niches, we're diving headfirst into a world where bad ideas get their moment to shine.
Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition Wed 9 April, 4-6PM I2N Hub Honeysuckle
Join our coworking community ??
Dive into a community of ambitious founders and business leaders here in the Hunter Region's epicentre of entrepreneurship, I2N Hub Honeysuckle.
Now is the perfect time to sign up as an individual or a team where you can work alongside, and be supported by, some of our region's most exciting ventures and supporters. No matter what idea or business you're building, there is space here for you!
So what are you waiting for? Submit your application and start building ??
Get more info membership, perks and access at newcastle.edu.au/i2n-honeysuckle
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Big News ??
?? Resourceful Living have been named finalists in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards
?? Allegro Energy has been awarded $1.85m from the federal government’s?Innovation Growth Program?to scale their NSW plant
Did we miss your news or opportunity? Want your raise / partnership / client sign-up / job listing featured in next month’s newsletter? Let us know: [email protected]
No opportunity goes unanswered ??
Lyngo co-founder, Cameron Moore, joined us at Startup Stories at I2N Hub Honeysuckle on Wednesday 5 February, and shared how his journey from fixing iPhone screens at age 16 led to creating an innovative AI solution that addresses the critical problem of missed calls in healthcare clinics – where over 50% of patient calls go unanswered.
Lyngo has developed an AI receptionist that provides 24/7 phone support and integrates directly with Practice Management Systems to handle all telephonic tasks traditionally managed by human receptionists.
Jobs ???
?? Tesseract ESS - Implementation Project Manager
?? Galah Cyber - Software Security (junior and mid)
?????? Allegro - Electrical Engineer & Lab Scientist
Are you searching for a star to fill a role? ?? Email us and we'll add your jobs here: [email protected]
Ecosystem Events ??
> Hunter Data Analytics?- Save the date Thu 20 Mar, 5:30-7:30PM. NewyTechPeople
A monthly meetup that welcomes all ages, skill levels and backgrounds of the data community in Newcastle and the Hunter Region.
> NCSG - Save the date Wed 26 Mar, 5:30-7:30PM. I2N Hub Honeysuckle
A regular meetup talking about all things cyber security. NCSG is an open and welcoming meetup for anyone with an interest in the security space.
> KPMG - Inside the minds of VCs Thu 27 Mar, 12:00-1:00PM. Online
This session is designed for founders across pre-Series A to Series B - and will provide actionable insights to help you navigate the complexities of fundraising and position your startup for success.
> SlashNEW - 2025 Conference 28-29 May. Nex, Newcastle
SlashNEW is a celebration of all things technology, uniting the most innovative thinkers and passionate techies that are building a brighter future for the Hunter. Two full days of learning and networking.
Ecosystem Opportunities ????
> City of Newcastle - Empowering Climate Champions Starting Mar, 2025.
Empowering Climate Champions is our first of its kind community net zero training program. It is designed to equip community members with the tools and strategies to create local community-led projects that support the shift to renewable energy, electrification and energy efficiency in Newcastle.
> Cicada Innovations - Defence Elevate Applications close 14 Mar.
Defence Elevate is designed for Australian deep-tech innovators who have a dual-use nonlethal technology or idea, identified a problem, or see an opportunity for commercial and defence markets.
> Petronas - FutureTech 4.0 Accelerator Applications close 18 Apr.
This 12 week program is designed to help startups scale faster through corporate partnerships, proof-of-concept trials, and industry mentorship.
> Propel-AIR?- AI and Robotics Sprint Applications close 30 May.
This is the first ever AI and Robotics sprint for Australian startups, scaleups, and innovators, with the winner of the Propel-AIR sprint spending up to four weeks in residence at MassRobotics in Boston, USA.
> TRaCE - R&D Voucher Program Rolling applications.
Designed to accelerate and de-risk early-stage R&D in recycling and clean energy technologies with matched funding ($10K to $50K) and access to research teams and infrastructure.
> AusGov - Industry Growth Program Rolling applications.
Expert advice for SMEs on commercialisation focused on the early stages when businesses often have difficulty turning innovative ideas into profitable products, processes, and services.? > BBIP - TechVouchers Rolling applications. Funding collaborative research projects between SMEs and researchers, with approved projects awarded 50% of the total eligible project costs in match-funding, up to a maximum of $50K.
> Investment NSW - Going Global Export Program Rolling applications.
Over the course of 4-6 months, participants will engage in online workshops, market intelligence briefings, and cultural training, ensuring they’re well-prepared for the complexities of global trade.?
> Cicada Innovations -?NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program Application dates differ. A range of workshops and programs designed to equip you with the essential skills to launch your health tech venture.
> Innovation Bay - Investor Pitches Rolling applications.
Tap into the connections and capital of the Innovation Bay investor community. All startups are encouraged to apply for rolling sector-agnostic opportunities. > NSW Government - MVP Ventures Grant Rolling applications.? Providing matched funding ($25K to $50K) for startups in the pre-market product development to drive the commercialisation of innovative new products.
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