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Health-tech startup helps vulnerable patients access services

Health-tech startup helps vulnerable patients access services

28 November 2024

A South Australian startup is on a nation-wide mission to transform client access to allied health services like occupational therapy using artificial intelligence (AI).

Made in space: In-flight supplement production    to support long-haul astronaut health

Made in space: In-flight supplement production to support long-haul astronaut health

21 November 2024

An Adelaide startup has adapted its world-first bioreactor technology for deployment in space, meaning biological supplements essential for human health in zero-gravity environments could be produced en route to Mars or beyond, rather than transported or resupplied from Earth.

UniSA launches four new space projects worth over $18 million

UniSA launches four new space projects worth over $18 million

24 July 2024

In a big win for space research and development in Adelaide, UniSA today opened a new Advanced Manufacturing facility and revealed significant industry investment in four space research projects under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer.

SA startup accelerator ‘a catalyst for personal and professional growth’

SA startup accelerator ‘a catalyst for personal and professional growth’

7 June 2024

A digital notebook for new business ideas and professional services employment opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage are among six new innovations breaking into South Australia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with the Venture Catalyst acceleration program.

Reinforced plastic fuel tanks in space and mobile insulin farms rocketing SA’s space sector

Reinforced plastic fuel tanks in space and mobile insulin farms rocketing SA’s space sector

30 May 2024

Four innovative space startups from across the country and the world have landed in South Australia’s space ecosystem to join the pre-eminent commercial space accelerator program, Venture Catalyst Space.

Lift off for South Australian space company scaleup mission with first cohort of six companies

Lift off for South Australian space company scaleup mission with first cohort of six companies

7 May 2024

An inaugural business growth program by the University of South Australia (UniSA) for space companies has lifted off with six early-stage South Australian businesses.

Bringing international talent to South Australia’s innovation ecosystem

Bringing international talent to South Australia’s innovation ecosystem

5 February 2024

To set entrepreneurs up for success, the ICC offers dedicated and tailored support through its Venture Catalyst accelerator program.

UniSA launches new scaleup pathway for space startups

UniSA launches new scaleup pathway for space startups

29 January 2024

The University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) and Australian Centre for Business Growth (AuCBG) have joined forces to offer space startups a fully funded scaleup pathway on top of a $10,000 equity-free acceleration stipend.

Accelerating South Australia’s future with seven innovative startups

Accelerating South Australia’s future with seven innovative startups

23 October 2023

The Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) is excited to announce the next cohort of Venture Catalyst participants.

Venture Catalyst Space taking centre stage at the 74th International Astronautical Congress

Venture Catalyst Space taking centre stage at the 74th International Astronautical Congress

28 September 2023

In October this year QL Space will be presenting their experience of the Venture Catalyst Space (VCS) program at the biggest space-related conference worldwide, the 74th International Astronautical Congress in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Startups takeoff: UniSA’s global space program injects $10m annually to SA economy

Startups takeoff: UniSA’s global space program injects $10m annually to SA economy

14 September 2023

Seven startups from across the globe graduate from startup space program. Where to next?

ICC announces US space entrepreneur Scott Tibbitts as their international Space Entrepreneurship Mentor

ICC announces US space entrepreneur Scott Tibbitts as their international Space Entrepreneurship Mentor

10 August 2023

Scott has been inspired by the ideas and progress of the Venture Catalyst Space startups and they are benefiting immensely from his experience, advice, and connections in Australia and in the US.

Welcome to the ICC's new home

Welcome to the ICC's new home

19 July 2023

This year the Innovation & Collaboration Centre team settled into its new home at UniSA’s Enterprise Hub, on the north-western corner of Light Square.

Get to know Deputy Director: Business Incubation, Craig Jones

Get to know Deputy Director: Business Incubation, Craig Jones

30 June 2023

Since March this year, Craig Jones has taken over the reins at the ICC as the Deputy Director: Business Incubation. So, who exactly is Craig and what does he bring with him to this role, keep reading to find out.

Award winning startup support program, Venture Catalyst is back

Award winning startup support program, Venture Catalyst is back

5 June 2023

The Innovation & Collaboration Centre’s (ICC) Venture Catalyst program is now open for applications for innovative ideas from any industry.

Seven Australian space startups joined us for a 10-day whirlwind tour of India

Seven Australian space startups joined us for a 10-day whirlwind tour of India

22 May 2023

As part of the ICC’s Australia-India Space Alliance program, we took seven startup companies from around the country to India to meet their counterparts.

From eliminating space junk to boosting cybersecurity, Australia’s space capital launches local companies

From eliminating space junk to boosting cybersecurity, Australia’s space capital launches local companies

20 March 2023

South Australia’s space sector is continuing to grow, with new space companies from around the world joining the coveted commercial space program, Venture Catalyst Space.

Startups birthed in one weekend

Startups birthed in one weekend

6 December 2022

Eager entrepreneurs attended UniSA’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre over the weekend to experience how a startup is created in just 54 hours.

Adelaide businesses to be born in just 54 hours

Adelaide businesses to be born in just 54 hours

24 November 2022

Adelaide’s business sector is set to gain fresh talent as the city prepares to host a weekend-long competition dedicated to developing new startups.

Local entrepreneurs to showcase Aussie space talent on world stage

Local entrepreneurs to showcase Aussie space talent on world stage

21 November 2022

A group of Adelaide entrepreneurs have devised a winning solution for the early detection of earthquakes at the global innovation event at UniSA, ActInSpace.

UniSA to host 24-hour, global space innovation competition

UniSA to host 24-hour, global space innovation competition

31 October 2022

Students, entrepreneurs and developers will work together to solve real world space challenges at the upcoming ActInSpace competition.

UniSAs global space accelerator program invites applications for 2023

UniSAs global space accelerator program invites applications for 2023

6 October 2022

The University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) is now accepting applications for its 2023 Venture Catalyst Space program.

UniSA space startups announce suite of international MOUs at Indian space expo

UniSA space startups announce suite of international MOUs at Indian space expo

5 September 2022

Two UniSA space startups have signed a total of four Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) at the 7th Bengaluru Space Expo.

ICC wins funding for Australia-India space collaboration

ICC wins funding for Australia-India space collaboration

16 August 2022

UniSA's ICC wins funding to foster connections between members of Australian and Indian space ecosystems.

Re-born in the USA: How to take your Australian startup to America

Re-born in the USA: How to take your Australian startup to America

26 April 2022

We have been fortunate to recently host CEO of Acclime Australia, Blair Lucas, who spoke to us about overseas business expansion into the United States.

International and interstate space companies flock to South Australia for Venture Catalyst program

International and interstate space companies flock to South Australia for Venture Catalyst program

9 February 2022

Space companies from as far as India and Germany will make their way to South Australia, to be part of the state’s coveted Venture Catalyst Space Program.

 

 

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