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The Innovation & Collaboration Centre is home to Venture Catalyst and the state's first space incubator program Venture Catalyst Space. These programs are designed to help founders start their business.
This month seven companies graduated from the Venture Catalyst Space program, run by the ICC. Since it began in 2018, the program has supported 36 startups and 72 founders, providing more than $320,000 in funding to the new space startups.
Some highlights from this year's program:
Congratulations graduates!
Next week QL Space will be presenting their experience of the Venture Catalyst Space program at the biggest space-related conference worldwide, the 74th IAC 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Ariane Platell says they are honoured to present on such a big platform.
“By showcasing QL Space's experience on the Venture Catalyst Space program, I hope others can see the benefits in refining accelerator models based on evidence, so that the space industry can remain competitive, adaptable, and at the forefront of innovation.”
A huge congratulations to Paladin Space, Robinson Aerospace Systems, AICRAFT and Team 3, the four SA based Venture Catalyst Space companies from this years cohort, for being recognised amongst the hottest startups of this year.
Meanwhile TCPinpoint (VC alum 2016), Val.Ai (VC alum 2019/2020) and eologix - ping (VCS alum 2018) have been recognised for the incredible work they have done in scaling the growth of their startups.
Congratulations to these amazing founders and their teams.
On September 21, Lux Robotics featured on Dragon's Den new season opener in Canada.
Lux joined the ICC in 2019 with their space-robotics company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and operation of high-altitude platforms for Earth observation.
Congratulations to ResearchSat who were semi-finalist in the 2023 Humans in Space Challenge by Boryung. They were the only Australian company who made it to the semi finals of this global event.
A huge congratulations to ANT61, Paladin Space and ResearchSat for being finalist in the Goldfish Tank with Wolfpack Space. They walked away with some great prizes from the competition. A real credit to the amazing work these companies are doing.
Venture Catalyst Space alums Grahaa Space and HEX20 were recognised for the collaborative work between South Australia and India in the space sector. These collaborative efforts between these space hubs is something that the ICC is proud to be a part of and continue to see grow.
October 5
This event showcases South Australia's diverse and vibrant First Nations Business Sector to industry, the private sector and all levels of Government and non-Government organisations.
October 10
The Australian Space Cyber Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for Australian stakeholders to meet and network with key national and international space cyber experts. Participation in this forum is targeted at researchers, entrepreneurs, academics, private consultants, public employers, and others with an interest in the space and cyber sectors.
“The most important things you need to do to make your startup successful are not on your task list or in your inbox.”
– Terry Gold, Entrepreneur in Residence 2019
“Don’t compare yourself to the superhumans who started the latest and greatest tech wonder companies. It will only discourage you. Learn from them, but be thankful that you have what it takes”
– Terry Gold, Entrepreneur in Residence 2019
“Who you hire is more important than what you sell.”
– Terry Gold, Entrepreneur in Residence 2019
“Having lots of things on your task list means you have the opportunity to choose what is most important that only you can do. If it isn’t important, why is it on your task list?”
– Terry Gold, Entrepreneur in Residence 2019
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