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 Grand Challenge team takes pitch to the international stage

Grand Challenge team takes pitch to the international stage

The Circular Economy Grand Challenge People's Choice winner Bingage pitched their innovation to international investors, after securing a spot in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park's Techathon+.

University of Newcastle’s I2N takes out top honours

University of Newcastle’s I2N takes out top honours

The University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) has been named the most recommended startup accelerator in Australia by Startup Muster – the largest survey of the nation’s startup ecosystem.

From early ideas to enterprise insights 

From early ideas to enterprise insights 

Dr. Laurence Lock Lee is the founder of Swoop Analytics, a platform that transforms how large organisations understand and improve internal communication.

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Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort

Students, alumni among region's top innovators in 2025 I2N Accelerator cohort

Twelve standout teams from the Hunter and Central Coast have made it to the final stage of this year’s I2N Accelerator program, including several ventures led by University students and alumni.

Collaborating for Change: Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge Sparks Breakthrough Ideas for Equitable Ageing

Collaborating for Change: Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge Sparks Breakthrough Ideas for Equitable Ageing

In a vibrant show of collaboration, creativity, and community commitment, the Healthy Ageing Innovation Challenge wrapped up this past weekend at the I2N Hub Honeysuckle, leaving participants energised, inspired, and more confident in their ability to innovate solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.

Beauty without barriers

Beauty without barriers

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.