Boomerang Labs | Australia

This holiday season, we're dreaming big! Wishing for a future full of purpose, driven by sustainable growth, innovative solutions, and meaningful collaborations. Here’s to building something extraordinary together. #holidaywishes

EOIs for the 2025 Supercharge Australia Incubator are now open! The brand new Supercharge Australia Incubator is designed to provide the expertise and support startups across the lithium battery value chain need to bring their innovation to the market. The Supercharge Australia Incubator offers: ✅Tailored workshops and panel discussions to help refine your business model, scale operations, and prepare you for investment. ✅Mentorship from industry-leading mentors and experts to offer industry knowledge, market insights, and technical expertise. ✅Networking opportunities with partners, collaborators, and potential investors to accelerate business growth. ✅Access to tools for prototypes and simulations to accelerate product development and scale-up. Supercharge Australia, a joint project of not-for-profit climate tech support organisations EnergyLab and New Energy Nexus, is developing a supportive ecosystem for lithium battery innovation, allowing more value to be captured across the value chain. Learn more and express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gM5i_unU

Did you know? Even with limited awareness of the circular economy, many Victorians are already embracing its principles! ♻️ 31% are buying or selling second-hand clothes online. ♻️ 42% are shopping at op shops. Small actions, big impact! Are you part of this growing movement? Share your favorite sustainable shopping hack in the comments. Read Sustainability Victoria's State of Sustainability Report 2024 to uncover more surprising insights here: https://lnkd.in/gQQ9HXH4 #circulareconomy

Join Boomerang Labs and Rocket Seeder for a screening of The Biggest Little Farm, followed by a panel discussion about sustainable farming. **About the film** The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year journey of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunities provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, The Biggest Little Farm provides us all with a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet. Reserve your spot now! 👉https://lnkd.in/g2z4Ytq9

Secure Your Spot in Good Hustle 2025! Register by 6 January for 50% off with the promo code EARLYBIRD. Registrations close: Wednesday, 25 January Enroll now at https://lnkd.in/gSPnJd52

Last December 5th, we were thrilled to witness the future of circular economy at RMIT Activator's [Re]Launch Incubator Pitch Night. A great night showcasing innovative circular economy ideas! Congratulations to the winners: REBUILDR (Christian Keel (EMBA)) – Sustainable reconstruction Recyclobot (Jeevi Nidhin Pragadheesh Selvarajan) – Smarter bottle collection systems   Most Promising Startups: Restaan (Christina Amanda Sadhani) – Practical sustainability solutions Project Replay (Elliot Whinnen) – Upcycling materials into gaming devices   Thanks to RMIT Activator and LaunchVic for supporting these impact-driven founders. We are excited to see where they take their ideas next!

Did you know that 40% of Earth’s land is already degraded, with 100 million hectares lost annually due to human activity? This degradation disrupts water cycles, threatens biodiversity, and contributes to 22% of global emissions. Yet, solutions exist! Restoring degraded land could unlock $10 trillion in opportunities and millions of jobs by 2030. Read the World Economic Forum’s full article and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqRxcYNH 👉If this inspired you, like and follow us for more content on sustainability and global solutions!

67% of Victorians are worried about climate change, ranking it fifth among seven key issues. Over half believe it will personally harm them, and 83% report experiencing extreme weather events—like heatwaves, storms, and bushfires—within the past five years. Catastrophic events, shifting weather patterns, and increased media coverage continue to drive this concern. These data emphasize the need to address climate challenges thoughtfully and collaboratively. Dive deeper. Read Sustainability Victoria's full report here: https://lnkd.in/gQQ9HXH4 Join the circular economy movement. Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gNkV3JE #climateaction #circulareconomy

Here’s an interesting read from The Fifth Estate. This article explores how incorporating native plants and animals into urban environments, cities can reap numerous benefits, including: ✅improved air and water quality ✅enhanced mental and physical health, and  ✅increased resilience to climate change It also mentions the potential for cities to be not only livable but also ecologically vibrant, promoting both human flourishing and environmental sustainability. Read the full article here: 👉https://lnkd.in/gkATqCSy #climateaction

Apply for the June Canavan Fellowship 2025! The June Canavan Fellowship is a year-long coaching and support program for Pioneering Female social entrepreneurs running throughout 2025. The program includes: ✅Monthly group coaching sessions; ✅Quarterly personal coaching and goal-setting sessions; ✅Connections to additional mentors and advisors relevant to your goals; ✅Masterclasses on pitching and crowdfunding; ✅The opportunity to pitch to the June Canavan Foundation and other philanthropists for funding for your project; ✅Membership of the StartSomeGood Collective, which includes invitations to 2-4 additional learning sessions/month, including fireside chats with leading founders, mastermind sessions, and networking opportunities. This program is exclusively for female founders who have completed a StartSomeGood or Boomerang Labs program, including Good Hustle, Pitch for Good, Emerge, SEWF Roadtrip, Circular Impact Accelerator, Diverse Perspectives or the Boomerang Labs Accelerator or Fellowship, or who are StartSomeGood Collective members. The June Canavan Foundation generously supports this program. Tom Dawkins hosts the Fellowship along with StartSomeGood General Manager Caitlyn Touzell. **Applications are due by midnight Sunday, December 15 AEDT.** Learn more and apply here: 📌📌https://lnkd.in/gzeh6_v4