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PixelForce launches AUD $1.5m launchpad to boost tech scaling

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PixelForce unveils an AUD $1.5m Launchpad to support ten Aussie tech firms with tools and advice for overcoming scaling challenges beyond product launch.
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Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders

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Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.
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Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes

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Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.
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Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas

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UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.
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Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia’s Next Medtech Breakthrough

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Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.
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UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth

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UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.
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UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes

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UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.
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CelcomDigi’s MY5G SME workshop boosts digital skills in Sarawak

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CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.
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Tim Stollznow wins Pearcey award for MyVenue global success

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Tim Stollznow wins the 2025 South Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for leading MyVenue to global success in sports and entertainment POS software.
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Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups

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Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.
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SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors

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SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia’s startup and technology sectors in March.
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Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures

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Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.
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AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends

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India’s fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.
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ACTivate Capital launches AUD $50m fund to boost Canberra startups

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ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.
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Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

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Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.
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Cicada’s deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

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Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.
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Sometimes an idea doesn’t go anywhere. But this one did

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Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.
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Osome recognised as leading AI business platform in fintech ranking

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Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.
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Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools

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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
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Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

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Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.