Tag: Startups

Government VC and the catalysing of private investment

Posted on   |  by Jo-Ann Suchard
A recently released NSW Innovation Blueprint presents the NSW government’s strategic vision for the state’s innovation ecosystem. The Blueprint includes a proposal to investigate the development of a government...

Govt must rise to its Innovation Blueprint ambition

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A new state plan for a decade of innovation in NSW has identified gaping holes in strategic industries, funding and talent, while floating ambitious policy options to close them....

NSW Blueprint is a good start, but more work required

Posted on   |  by Dr John H Howard
The NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035 represents an important effort to articulate a strategic vision for innovation in Australia’s most populous state. With clear goals, measurable targets, and specific action...

LaunchVic delivers $4.1m boost to startup accelerators

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Startup accelerator programs nurturing more than 100 early-stage companies in Victoria will share in $4.1 million through the state government’s startup development agency, LaunchVic. The funding for ANDHealth, the...

WA’s New Industries Fund in frame for an election top-up

Posted on   |  by David McClure
Western Australian startup lobby StartupWA has welcomed the Cook government’s just launched ‘Made in WA’ industry strategy, in particular the renewal of the state’s New Industries Fund. WA Premier...

VC veteran leading Breakthrough Victoria into next stage

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Venture capitalist Rod Bristow is the new head of Breakthrough Victoria, joining the company responsible for the state government’s $2 billion innovation fund on Monday with a pledge to...

Tennis Australia plays VC to boost tournament experience

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Open isn’t just a Grand Slam tennis event, it’s now also an integrated startup accelerator and venture capital fund targeting technology investments that can enhance the tournament...