SpaceHack 2023: To infinity and beyond
The third annual two-day SpaceHack was held on 17 October at the Canberra Innovation Network.
Canberra scientist wins Australian Good Design award for CYBERTONGUE® invention
Canberra biochemist Dr Stephen Trowell recently won best in class with his CYBERTONGUE® invention. Editor Serina Bird chatted with him about commercialising science and his vision for Canberra.
How Canberra opera singer Teresa Wojcik is helping people colour coordinate
Canberra opera singer and composer Teresa Wojcik is changing the colour lens of fashion through her startup, Your Season.
TechLauncher: helping Canberra’s entrepreneurs with their tech
The Australian National University’s TechLauncher program is connecting students with real-life clients - while helping bring amazing projects into reality.
Senator Pocock’s vision for Canberra as an innovation capital
Senator David Pocock chats with Campus Plus Cofounder Nick McNaughton about Canberra’s innovation potential.
Lighthouse is a beacon for Canberra businesses
Lighthouse cofounders Anna Pino and Candice Edye are part of the Canberra innovation ecosystem, helping Canberra businesses and startups with services including business consultancy and networking.
Empowering Indigenous Voices: Voting "Yes" in the Australian Referendum on the Voice to Parliament
Campus Plus CEO and Cofounder Nick McNaughton shares why he supports the yes vote for the referendum on the Voice to Parliament.
The third-generation commercial beekeeper innovating the dark art of beekeeping
HiveIQ is a Canberra beekeeping startup that is changing the face of the traditional beekeeping industry.
Canberra Business Chamber welcomes Greg Harford as its new CEO
Canberra Business Chamber’s new CEO, Greg Harford, has landed. Previously from Wellington where he served as Chief Executive of Retail NZ, Harford wants to bring the story of Canberra’s dynamism and innovation to the world.
The woman who brought metal and hardcore punk to Canberra during COVID
Sarah O’Malley, cofounder of Burntout Bookings, is bringing innovative, new gigs to Canberra.
ACT Government Launches Innovative Venture Capital Fund to Boost Business Growth and Innovation
The ACT Government has unveiled the ACT Venture Capital Fund, which is poised to become a catalyst for transformative projects and cutting-edge technologies in the region.
ACT Budget allocates more money for business and innovation in the capital
The ACT Government Budget allocates more funding for Innovation Connect grants, the Canberra Innovation Network, a new Small Business expo, and better business regulation streamlining.
Straight Outta Eurovision: Release of Voyager’s new album
Alex Canion, bassist of Australia’s 2023 Eurovision act, Voyager, talks about their new album.
Board games are for everybody
Ariel Marcy, biologist and educational boardgame designer talks about her non-for-profit boardgame specializing in Australian megafauna ‘Go Extinct! Megafauna’
The litigation lawyer who is innovating legal services
ANU atomic physicists raise $12 million for their startup
Three ANU atomic physicists have raised $12 million for their startup. Nomad Atomic’s founders are leaders in quantum sensing technology and build miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources exploration and navigation.
Introduction to Angel Investing: Empowering Innovation and Fueling Entrepreneurship
CEO of Campus Plus, Nick McNaughton, explains the role and function of Angel investors - and how you could get involved.
Art meets innovation: Uncharted Territory launches on 7 July
Who said Canberra was boring? Canberra’s Uncharted Territory festival kicks off on 7 July with a range of events that fuse innovation and art.
From Canberra to creating a global skin wellness program
Kim Le Sambolec left Canberra and founded a successful skin wellness company in Hong Kong and Vietnam. Now, she’s returned to Canberra with ambitions to help spread happiness and health from within.
The Oxford byzantium scholar who became a Canberra startup tsar
Zoe Fieldhouse has had many careers: as an Oxford history scholar, an early website developer, home renovator, and award-winning pet health business founder. Now she’s the quiet and efficient Chief Operating Officer of research commercialisation company Campus Plus.