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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.

 

 

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