Federal laws have ‘hurt the reputation’ of Australian technology
Australian companies will bear the brunt of this year’s heavy-handed technology laws as they attempt to compete on the global stage, a report has found.
Australian companies will bear the brunt of this year’s heavy-handed technology laws as they attempt to compete on the global stage, a report has found.
LaunchVic has launched an accelerator program to help start-ups gain better access to lucrative government contracts.
Optus has opened applications to its four-month tech accelerator program – Future Makers – to start-ups, social entrepreneurs and charities.
Australian tech accelerator, BlueChilli, has partnered with Singapore-based venture firm, Hatcher+, in a US$125 million fund for start-ups around the world.
South Australia could become the first state to trial new visa arrangements designed to let start-up founders into the country to develop ventures.
Australian tech start-ups will get the chance to tap into Microsoft’s extensive partner network, with the launch of its ScaleUp accelerator program in Sydney.
Former Googler wants to identify new business ideas around AI and put cash into them quickly from the so-called AI Fund.
Telstra Ventures has led a US$43 million Series D capital raising round for open networking software vendor, Cumulus Networks.
A total of US$555.6 million (A$698 million) was invested in Australian start-ups throughout 2017.
Start-ups and entrepreneurs are some of the largest contributors to new jobs and innovation in Australia, according to the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda. But, recent studies have found that digital start-ups pose as a threat to local businesses.
GE, through its six-month old energy start-up, Current, has acquired Australian tech start-up, Daintree Networks, for $100 million.
Telstra-backed start-up accelerator, muru-D, recently showcased its inaugural class of Singapore start-ups at its first demo day with nine high-growth businesses across healthcare, consumer applications, financial services, law, mobile payments and advertising.
Telecommunications company, Optus, has partnered with start-up incubator, ATP Innovations. The partnership results in Optus becoming an inaugural member of the incubator’s Multiplier Program.
Singtel Innov8, the venture capital arm of the Singtel Group, has launched Innov8 Connect, a programme that aims to bring start-ups and Singtel together to create solutions for business challenges faced by the Singtel Group.
Telstra-backed start-up accelerator, muru-D, will offer up to $60,000 in seed capital investment to 10 successful start-ups. Kicking off from February 1, 2016, these start-ups will also benefit from a highly developed network of mentors and industry professionals.