IDEAS ranging from a mobile device enabled foot size measuring system, glasses free 3D and holographic display technology and support for the elderly were featured when eight leading University Accelerator programmes from across Australia came together.
2017 Uni Accelerator Demo Day hosted @Google
The eight graduate teams recently presented their business cases at a Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA) University Demo Day hosted by Google Australia.
The University Accelerator programmes provide structured mentoring, access to co-working space, and seed funding that ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 per team, while also providing participating teams with access to University resources.
Other advantages include access to the significant networks of the University through staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders.
KCA is the representative body of University technology transfer arms and provides training, advocacy and events to promote translation of research outcomes into new products and services and entrepreneurship on University campuses. In this instance, KCA acts as an aggregator of opportunities to build audience and profile.
Teams participating in the event were:
- Allume Energy, Melbourne Accelerator Program, a renewable energy tech company focused on grid sharing & solar as a service.
- Share with Oscar, UNSW Innovations, an on-demand, peer-to-peer sharing platform for short term parking.
- Conpago, qutbluebox, preventing social isolation amongst the elderly
- myInterview, UTS Hatchery, API that ranks & recommends candidates in video interviews & cover letter.
- Goodfit, Curtin Accelerate, sizing feet for that perfect shoe fit -great for online shopping & custom fit orders.
- Voxon Photonics, UniSA Venture Catalyst Program, glasses free 3D & holographic display tech bringing digital content to life.
- Hopscotch, iLab at UQ Accelerator, helping couples to navigate separation and divorce in a fair & positive manner.
- SpaceOpsAus, Incubate, a launch provider for small satellites providing frequent, individual launches.
