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Matched is just one of the 3,500+ Victorian startups unlocking human potential. Education technology starts here. Startups Start Here. Matched #startupsstarthere Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vql8Cd

Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge 2025 Do you have an innovative solution to tackle food waste in our cities? Want to make an impact on how food waste is managed and reduced in Melbourne and Bandung? This year Rocket Seeder, City of Melbourne and City of Bandung are joining forces in the search for innovative food waste solutions. The Melbourne-Bandung Food Waste Challenge will address food waste in three industry sectors: hospitality, food markets and airlines. Join the Challenge to: 🤝Collaborate with selected industry partners to develop your solution for real-world problems 👀 Access exclusive industry briefings and back-of-house facility tours 📖 Receive expert mentoring, workshops and industry feedback to test and validate your solution. 🏆 Winners will get the opportunity to pilot their solution in an industry partner’s business operations, participate in the Rocket Seeder Accelerator program + more support to take their innovation to the next level For more information and to complete an application form, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/g7STaZ55

📣 Last Call for [Re]Launch Pre–Accelerator Applications! ⏳    Presented by RMIT Activator and supported by LaunchVic, this 12-week program is designed to help you launch and scale your circular startup.   Join the program to gain access to: 📌 Tailored learning: Get the necessary tools and resources to launch your circular startup.     📌 1:1 coaching: Learn from leading experts in the circular design industry (with access to coaching from Boomerang Labs | Australia , Anvarta, and Lifecycles).    📌 Funding opportunities: Selected startups can secure up to $22,000 equity-free seed funding.     📌 Networking: Expand your professional network with angel investors, sector leaders and potential industry partners.     📌 Residency Program: Participants will be invited to join our Residency program, offering the opportunity to work from a dynamic co-working space alongside other innovators in the circular economy. Applications close Sunday 16th February 2025 at 11:59 PM. This is your moment to join the Circular economy. Don’t miss out, apply now! https://bit.ly/41ljtlf   #CircularEconomy #TechInnovation #CircularTech #Incubator #Sustainability

Book a call with Josh Lipscombe 🌈, Head of Startup Success at LaunchVic, to explore Basecamp—our latest program designed to help founders build and lead world-class teams. Expressions of Interest are open until 1 PM on February 24. Secure your spot here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aOhybo

Making your first executive hire is a milestone—but for many founders, it’s also one of the hardest challenges. The right hire can propel your startup forward, but the wrong one can really set you back. Startup recruitment expert Lorena Healey shares key insights on how to: ✅ Check your readiness before hiring ✅ Identify candidates who align with your company’s values ✅ Create the right rhythms and rituals to retain top talent Read more: https://lnkd.in/dEQUA9mM Want to build a hiring strategy that scales? Join LaunchVic’s Basecamp program, where founders will learn from experts like Healey to attract and retain executive talent. Expressions of interest are open until 1pm February 24.

Akeeko is just one of the 3,500+ Victorian startups advancing medical technology. Medical technology starts here. Startups Start Here. Akeeko Medical (Formerly JiffyStent) #startupsstarthere Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vql8Cd

We’re excited to welcome Puji Fernando as LaunchVic’s new Chief Operating Officer! Puji brings a wealth of experience from DoorDash, where he led the company’s expansion across Australia and into New Zealand as General Manager—growing the team to hundreds, driving profitability, and securing major partnerships with Afterpay and Amazon Prime. His leadership comes at a pivotal time as we roll out our new strategy, backed by the Victorian Government’s continued support. Puji will play a key role in programs like 30X30 and Basecamp, helping Victorian startups scale, attract top talent, and reach $1B+ valuations. Exciting times ahead for Victoria’s startup ecosystem! 🙌    Read the story via Bronwen Clune for Capital Brief https://lnkd.in/g256F_c4 #LaunchVic #Startups #Leadership #Innovation #Victoria 

The Alice Anderson Fund is thrilled to announce our investment in OVUM. Technology, a health app focused on tracking the menstrual cycle to deal with issues such as endometriosis. Read the story via Startup Daily: https://lnkd.in/gquNmA-t Congratulations Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks.

Gain access to $20K equity-free funding and a network of some of Australia’s minds with the MAP Accelerator. Powered by the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) is a five-month intensive accelerator program designed to help founders unleash their potential and unlock startup growth. To date, the MAP Accelerator has helped over 100 startups to: 📈 Raise $300m+ investment 💰 Generate $250m+ revenue 💼 Create 1,500+ jobs 11 spots are available for this year’s cohort. Applications close Sunday 9 February. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghNNfsi9

For their first event of 2025, Stone & Chalk are teaming up with Kairos Recruitment to help startups connect with potential new team members so they can maximise growth in 2025. Register now for the event on Thursday, 13th February: https://lnkd.in/gNh8GCZi