Latest news - July 2025

Women in Innovation Awards Nominations are open

The Women in Innovation Awards recognise South Australian women redefining the way we live, work, and think - through research, innovation, leadership, and fresh ideas that make a difference. Let's make sure that all our founders are celebrated and given the recognition they deserve. This is the perfect time to nominate a female founder who you think is doing a great job! Got someone in mind?

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HEX20 sign collab agreement in UAE

Congratulations to Venture Catalyst Space alum, Lloyd Lopez and the team at HEX20!

They've signed a collaborative agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the Advanced Technology Research Council, and the UAE Space Agency to be part of the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA Lander).

The prime contractor TII, is leading the development of the EMA Lander the first deep-space spacecraft to be fully designed, assembled, and tested in the UAE, with HEX20's UAE presence providing key support in developing the spacecraft bus. We're looking forward to welcoming Lloyd back to Adelaide as he takes up residence in the ICC incubator suite.

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It is time for the 2025 Startup Muster

Over the years, the SA startup ecosystem has grown quickly, but there's still a long way to go. Now, with Startup Muster (Australia’s largest startup survey) open again, we have an opportunity to keep strengthening the case for what’s working, what’s not, and what’s needed next. This is your chance to have a say and make sure that we're headed in the right direction. Survey closes August 18.

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