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Who should come to Class 20 Demo Day? The short answer is: YOU 🫵 The longer answer is: ...well, literally everyone! From avid readers to sustainability-conscious consumers, from invoice-senders to deep-sea explorers. Anyone in the fields of architecture, engineering, biotech, business; current University of Sydney students keen to see how to apply their course learnings, or alumni who want to expand their network. (Yeah, when we said 'everyone', we weren't playing) It's all happening on 30th October at The Refectory in an evening of excellent pitches, startup stalls and networking. Tickets are free but registration is essential, and they're already flying out the door, so NOW is the time to mark that calendar and register your attendance! Everyone will find something to love about this year's Demo Day - click the link in the comments and we'll see you there 🥳🎉 #startups #accelerator #innovation

Spotlight on sustainability 🌏🫶 This week's startups are building a sustainable future in ways you might not have imagined... 🧪Targeting a number of UN Sustainable Development Goals, emerging biotech company ALBON are using microalgae to tackle climate change. Co-founders Tom Bessell and John Phipps are using photobioreactors to transform water and CO2 into fresh water and nutrient rich biomass. By turning CO2 into fertiliser, team ALBON are capturing change and building a greener future. Head to their website to see how ALBON are setting a new standard for saving the world. 🌱 Beyond Best Before are leading the charge in food rescue by saving short-dated pantry items from going to waste. Transforming potential waste into high-quality products at competitive prices at their Newtown and Miranda stores (as well as online), co-founders Maggie Q. Michael Quach and Katie Q. are making eco-friendly shopping accessible and impactful. Check out their website to see how you can save money and save earth. #sustainability #startups #accelerator

Why come to INCUBATE's Class 20 Demo Day? If you were looking for a reason to join us at The Refectory on 30th October for an evening of pitches, networking, startup stalls and entrepreneurial excellence, well: here are 20!! Demo Day is the culmination of 14 weeks of hard work from our Accelerator cohort of 11 sensational early-stage startups from the University of Sydney community. Here's a teaser of just a few game-changing and groundbreaking ideas you'll hear at Demo Day, but you'll have to come along to get the full picture. Tickets are free but registration is essential - you've got at LEAST 20 reasons to click the link in the comments and get your ticket. See you there! 🥂🤩 #startups #accelerator #innovation

🤖🧠 Get smart! This week, we're sharing a couple of startups that are problem solving with their unique applications of AI 👁️ Australian retailers lose $6B per year to shoplifting. That's why @humane is using machine vision AI to identify shoplifting in real time, enabling timely intervention to prevent loss. Founder Dain Sheridan knows shoplifting is just as much a social problem as a business one, and has created a community-serving referral program that empowers retailers to help vulnerable people so you can halve your shoplifting losses compassionately. Check out humanevision.au to see how it works. 🌊 DEEPHUE Technology is revolutionizing underwater exploration with cutting-edge robotics and AI-driven technologies. Whether it's for environmental monitoring, marine research, or creative projects; by offering accessible, high-performance underwater wireless cameras that deliver stunning visuals and intelligent data analysis, co-founder Dr. Xin Zeng is safeguarding life in our oceans. Backed by global partnerships and continuous innovation, they're shaping the future of aquatic technology, helping users explore and understand the underwater world like never before. Head to deephue.au for the full story #accelerator #ai #innovation

📅 DEMO DAY IS COMING 📅 INCUBATE's Accelerator Class 20 are getting prepped to blow your entire mind at DEMO DAY 2024 🎉 Demo Day is our pitch night showcase of incredible early-stage startups from the University of Sydney community. It's the culmination of 14 weeks of hard work (and a whole lot of blood, sweat, tears, joys, fears, wins, almost-wins & everything-else-in-betweens!) of 11 startups who are about to change the world with their ideas. No, we're not exaggerating. We'll be sharing some info about what to expect, who should attend, and why you're going to KICK yourself if you don't come along. In the meantime, check the details below, register to attend and mark your calendar, cos this is going to be a BIG night. 📅When: Wednesday 30th October, 5:30pm - 8:30pm 📍Where: The Refectory, Holme Building, The University of Sydney, Science Rd Camperdown 🔗Attendance is free but you must register to attend. Click the link in the comments and register to join us for a night of ideas, inspiration, networking and all the other good stuff that makes the INCUBATE community go "wooo hooo!" #startups #entrepreneurship #accelerator

Springtime = self-care! 💅🥂 Today we're tapping into a couple of female-founded startups that are all about treating yourself💆♀️ 🍷oh! so vino are ready to help you moderate your alcohol intake, without cutting your enjoyment. Recognising the trend towards conscious drinking, founder Catrin Jones is on a mission to let you enjoy the best drops without the waste. Providing piccolos and small bottles from independent wineries, oh! so vino lets you join the fun while honouring your choice to drink consciously (and without having to pop a full bottle). Head to ohsovino.com for double the fun at half the size 💇♀️The typical Australian woman spends $431 monthly on beauty appointments, yet finding a trusted salon is a headache. On the other hand, 80% of salons struggle to fill their bookings. Enter Bella - the startup tackling both sides of the problem. Co-founders Elysée Dubois & Kyana Chan won the Genesis (USYD) Wellness Reimagined Prize with their social discovery and booking platform. Integrating AI-powered technology and recommendations from friends, check out bellaapp.au to jump on the waitlist for this re-imagined booking experience #accelerator #selfcare #innovation

Last week, we began our inaugural Female Founders Program! 💪🎉 We'll be posting more about the founders, the diverse and downright impressive expertise they bring to this cohort, and more on what they're up to in the coming weeks. Led by Katrina Van De Ven MBA, GAICD and supported by a team of expert Entrepreneurs in Residence (Sophie Rankine, Victoria Romeo, Sarah Q.) this cohort is DEFINITELY one to watch 👀 but don't worry, we'll keep you in the loop! 🔵🔵🔵 Keen to grow your startup idea but missed out on this cohort? Not to worry! Applications for our next Pre-Accelerator program, which will be business agnostic and open to all, will open in early 2025. To receive a reminder when applications open, head to the Pre-Accelerator link in the comments and fill out your EOI today 🤓#preaccelerator #entrepreneurship #innovation

OK, let's get organised 🤓📑 This week's founders have the answers to making life more manageable with AI productivity enhancement tools and timesaving solves. ☀️Gooday is a productivity SaaS and app, using AI personal assistants to proactively organise life admin, bookings and tasks between businesses, consumers and close networks. Co-founder & CEO Catherine Mary Said is passionate about making life easier, one day at a time, and has designed a system that integrates seamlessly with existing platforms for an all-in-one booking and task management solution. Visit gooday.com.au to find out how to experience increased bookings and decreased cancellations, with the warmth of a real personal assistant. 👩💻Manual data entry for Accounts Payable and Receivables takes up to 10 minutes for every bill and invoice. This costs your business $5+ each in staff hours. Founder Hadi Abou-Ghaida has created a 100% accurate entry system that transforms invoicing by automating the send-and-receive process. Seamlessly integrating with popular accounting software, invoicing.com.au streamlines your workflow so you can focus on growing your business. Check out Invoicing.com.au to calculate your business' savings. #accelerator #productivity #entrepreneurship

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This week, we're shining a spotlight on a couple of startups from different branches of the Engineering tree 🌳 Both of these startups were part of INCUBATE's Pre-Accelerator course, and we're loving watching the next chapter in their journey as part of Accelerator Class 20! 🏗️ Elyas Asadi Shamsabadi and haowei huang of AIPD are simplifying engineering workflows with tools built on advanced technologies like cloud-based solutions and AI. Their solutions optimise complex tasks, making engineers' work easier and more efficient. Jump over to aipd.pro to find out more 💧METASORB are helping process engineering companies lower the operational and capital expenditure of water treatment plants with a cutting-edge range of membrane technology. Tailored for various water purification needs, the unique membranes allow for lower operating pressures and promote increased energy efficiency, as well as requiring less frequent cleaning. Head to metasorb.com.au for the full story. - #startups #accelerator #innovation