Ventures

2018 HYPE UQ SPIN Accelerator Teams

The first round of the HYPE UQ SPIN Accelerator attracted 94 applications from 38 cities in 14 countries. After a 3-day intensive bootcamp, the following 12 teams were selected to participate in the accelerator program and pitch to investors at the Commonwealth Games and compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
ANTI.
Wearing a helmet on the slopes can save your life. So why aren’t more people wearing helmets? They are uncomfortable and uncool. ANTI.
Lightweave
Lightweave, in collaboration with the Brisbane Broncos, are building a Virtual Reality system designed for coaches to input specific play scenarios to improve player’s decision making and skill acquisition without the physiological loads of on-field training.
Wylas Timing
Wylas Timing is a fully automated wireless timing system on the forefront of timing innovation. Equipped for rapid assembly and usability, Wylas Timing is a fast, efficient and affordable technology.
Jetson Industries
Jetson Industries combines the latest in IoT technology and online gaming with traditional sports to deliver a whole new experience to the world’s favourite past times. Our flagship innovation features the latest in movement sensor and wireless data technology.
BioConnected
BioConnected is an Australian sports tech start up dedicated to ensuring that technology is part of the health and wellness solution, not the problem. We are specialists in integrated health and fitness biofeedback technology using validated earphone biometric optical sensors.
FanTribe
FanTribe is the modern sports fan loyalty platform that helps clubs to effectively deliver relationship marketing strategies that drive profitable growth. A fan engagement platform that is set to transform the business of sport
JARO Sports
JARO Sports is the online ecosystem for sporting organisations. It dramatically simplifies the administration, coaching and marketing processes – giving a new level of visibility and control.
Coach Assist
Coach Assist holds the largest collection of training drills for AFL and Netball coaches on the planet. The platform provides coaching strategies, tactics, and drills for AFL and Netball coaches and players of all ages and levels.
PROHAB
PROHAB are makers of sports devices that give highly accurate measurements to understand and optimise rehabilitation. A smart sensor measures strength in real-time for athletes rehabilitation using a smartphone.
ARIVAL
Arival has created a revolutionary augmented reality fan engagement interface that delivers gamified player and team stats during live play, bringing the fan into the game. Simply by pointing their phone at the court or TV, live team and player stats are presented via an Augmented Reality interface.
Eggplant Technologies
Eggplant Technologies, a leading hardware and software company, is dedicated to developing products and community experiences that help people stay connected and get motivated to keep fit and healthy.
Sportido
Finding people who want to play the same sport, at the same time, in the same area is hard and that's the reason why most of people end up not playing sport at all.