Catalysr - Accelerator for Migrants & Refugees

We’ve just kicked off our biggest Accelerate Program cohort yet, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉 This year, we’ve welcomed 32 incredible startups led by talented #migrapreneurs from 15 different countries around the globe. 🌍 The energy and drive in this group is undeniable – they’re ready to hustle, grow, and make their mark in the startup world. 💼🔥 As part of the program, we’ll be hosting in-person dinners and community sessions every Wednesday for the next 12 weeks. 🍽️ It’s going to be an amazing journey of learning, collaboration, and growth for everyone involved. Watch this space – we'll soon be introducing all our startups 💥 #Catalysr #Migrapreneurs #Startups #Entrepreneurship #AccelerateProgram #Community #Growth 🌏 Usman Iftikhar Shelby Clark Devarshi Desai Sylvia Huang Roberto Daniele Vibhor Pandey Brian Lim Sakshi Thakur OAM

📢 This is Post 3 of 5! 🚀 Meet the Stars of Catalysr's Accelerate Program 2024! 🚀 As part of our journey to empower migrant founders and their innovative ventures, we're thrilled to introduce some incredible startups from this year’s Accelerate Program 2024 cohort. Each one is solving unique challenges, driving impact, and redefining what's possible. 🌍✨ ✨ Hello Music World – Founded by Karen K. Kim 🎶 Learn to play music anytime, anywhere. ✨ Licode – Founded by Raphaël Bismut and ⚡️ Kelvin Htat Htat 🤖 A no-code platform for building AI applications. ✨ Lygometryx.AI – Founded by Gitansh Khirbat and @Sneha Sant 📈 SaaS tools leveraging machine learning to boost sales and customer conversions for online retail. ✨ Mental Jam – Founded by Dr. Michelle Chen, PhD 💜 🎮 Co-creating video games that promote mental health awareness. ✨ Mind the Gap Connect – Founded by Vineeta Giri & Meilia Wongso 🌟 Empowering individuals and communities by promoting better mental health. This is just a glimpse of the talent and vision driving our program forward. These founders exemplify the power of resilience and creativity, proving that the entrepreneurial spirit knows no boundaries. #Catalysr #AccelerateProgram #Migrapreneurs #Startups #Innovation

This is the second post in a series of five, where we’re introducing the remarkable startups from the Accelerate Program 2024 cohort. These founders are tackling real-world challenges with creativity and determination. Here’s a glimpse into their exciting ventures: ☕ Dropout Chaiwala (Founder: Sanjith Konda house) Bringing Melbourne’s favourite chai to the rest of Australia—spreading warmth one cup at a time! 🏠 Early Match (Founder: Ewan Le Bourhis) A Pre-Agency platform empowering property owners to test the market and find the perfect time to sell. 📈 Good Lioness (Founder: Dr. Brindha Gunasingham, CFA, GAICD) Helping equity investors achieve better outcomes with proprietary algorithms that remove bias and uncover personalised investment options. 🚁 GuardianSkies Drones (Founder: Animesh Ghimiray) Revolutionising AgTech with autonomous drones to ethically protect crops from bird pests. 🥗 @GutHealth (Founders: Subramanya Rao & @Nitya Nagesh) Pioneering personalised nutrition by mapping the human microbiome for better health outcomes. 🔧 JobTasker_AU (Founder: Bright Osunwa) An online marketplace connecting locals with reliable service providers for home-related needs. These startups are paving the way for a brighter future, and we couldn’t be prouder to support them in their journey. 🚀 Stay tuned for the next posts in this series as we continue to showcase the incredible work of the #AccelerateProgram2024 cohort. Let’s cheer these founders on! 🎉 #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Catalysr #AgTech #PropTech #HealthTech

🌟 Meet the Innovators: Catalysr Accelerate Program 2024! 🌟 At Catalysr, we're thrilled to support visionary startups shaping the future with their innovative ideas. Meet the first five startups from our Accelerate Program 2024 cohort: 🚀 Acase (Founder: David Holt) Revolutionising how businesses accelerate ROI on growth, digital, and transformation projects with tech-enabled advisory solutions. 🔒 Assure Doccs (Founder: Navjeet Singh Nayyar) Empowering secure, seamless digital identity and document verification using cutting-edge AI, Hashgraph, and decentralised ID technology. 🌏 Bondaroo (Founders: Sunny Lockett & Nguyen An Thai Tran) Creating a welcoming community for international students in Australia to improve their English, explore the country, and build lifelong friendships. 🏗 DBSystems Pty Ltd (Founder: Boney Mylady) Redefining efficiency in the construction industry with advanced jobsite management software. 📊 De Genero (Founder: Geethanjali Ganesan) Delivering one-click reports that amplify your results and ensure your impact speaks louder than your spreadsheets. We’re excited to see their journeys unfold and invite you to join us in celebrating their growth! 👉 Interested in collaborating or supporting these startups? Drop a message or leave a comment below. Let’s drive innovation together! #Catalysr #AccelerateProgram2024 #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🚨 Winter'24 Accelerator Story 🚨 Meet TOTEX: Next-gen sustainable all-in-one heating, cooling and hot water system that cuts energy costs and emissions in half. Founded by Berlin Raj, Bosco Raj, and Mailys Baerg, TOTEX's combined heating, cooling and hot water system halves the energy cost and CO2 emissions by seamlessly integrating with solar panels, batteries and the dynamic energy grid. 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/T9ekIiE 👉 See them pitch at Demo Day: https://loom.ly/j0h7QZQ 👉 Apply for the Summer'25 Accelerator: https://loom.ly/cwax3vE

Last Wednesday was a special one! 🎉 Our Catalysr cohort got together for in-person dinners in both Melbourne and Sydney, and the energy in the room was incredible. It was more than just a meal – it was about connecting with fellow founders, sharing stories, and opening up about the real struggles of building something from the ground up. 🌱 We talked about the highs and lows, laughed at our startup mishaps, and celebrated the small wins that keep us going. Here’s to more gatherings, more stories, and more growth! 💡 #CatalysrCohort #StartupLife #Accelerator #MigrantEntrepreneurs #BuildingTogether #Migrapreneur

Could your startup be one of the Migrapreneur Activate Grant winners of 2024 Catalysr Accelerate Program? 🚀 Thanks to our kind sponsors and supporters, up to 8 startups will be boosted with an equity-free grant to supercharge their momentum. Apply to this year's cohort before the deadline on 8th September! https://lnkd.in/eU7yX7tF #Catalysr #AccelerateProgram #MigrantEntrepreneurs #Grants #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

We are thrilled to invite you to Pitch for Good Parramatta 2024 - Pitch Night🌟 This is your chance to witness some of the most promising social enterprises pitch their ideas to a panel of experts and an engaged audience. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or someone passionate about creating positive change, this event is for you! Why attend? Inspiration: Hear from innovative startups tackling social and environmental challenges. Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential collaborators, and investors. Support Impact: Be part of a movement driving meaningful change in our community. 📅 Date: 03.09.2024 📍 Location: Parramatta Town Hall Don't miss out on this opportunity to support and celebrate the next wave of change-makers! Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gyuvba3d Let’s make a difference together. 💪 #PitchForGood #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

🚀 6 Days Left to Apply! 🚀 Time is ticking, and we're just 6 days away from closing applications for the Catalysr Accelerate Program! If you're a migrant or refugee entrepreneur with big dreams and an innovative startup idea, now's your chance to take it to the next level. But don't just take my word for it—hear from our amazing alum, Shelby Clark, who shares how the Accelerate Program was a game-changer for her entrepreneurial journey. Check out the video below to get inspired! Ready to accelerate your startup? Apply now before it's too late! 🚀 Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eU7yX7tF #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Catalysr #AccelerateProgram #MigrantEntrepreneurs #RefugeeEntrepreneurs 🌏 Usman Iftikhar Sylvia Huang Devarshi Desai

I am really stoked to share that we at Catalysr - Accelerator for Migrants & Refugees have now officially supported over a 1000 migrapreneurs! We will be launching an impact report at the end of the year, to share many of these incredible alumni stories, so please do keep an eye out What started as a small social enterprise idea in Parramatta by Jacob Muller and I, back in 2016, has now blossomed into a national organisation which has impact the lives of so many migrapreneurs across Australia! I am eternally grateful to all the #migrapreneurs, mentors, EIRs, funders, and supporters who have backed us over the past 8 years! A huge shout out to our board Alan Jones and Chris G., and many team members over the years: Devarshi Desai, Marlowe Mackenzie, Natasha Hannah, Chelsea Zeller, Nehal Chhatrapati, Kim Ly Nguyen and our newest addition Shelby Clark Secondly, we are currently recruiting for our 2024 Accelerate program and would love for you to spread the word. Applications link in the chat below! 👇