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Innovating the food system
UQ MBA graduate and Founder of Eclipse, Siobhan Coster has worked in partnership with CSIRO to create sustainable nutritional protein ingredients using precision fermentation.
The team have announced a $3 million investment round to commercialise a synthetic version of lactoferrin, an immune-boosting protein found in breast milk that is rarely included in baby formula as it takes 10,000 litres of cow's milk to produce just 1kg.
In 2022, Eclipse also won the Judge's Award at the University of Queensland's ilab Accelerator Pitch Night.
Optimising engineering
Endla completed the 2021 Ventures ilab Accelerator program and received $10,000 funding to help take their venture to the next level! Created by Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce grad, Riley O’Donnell, Endla is a software platform that improves the lifetime value of oil and gas wells.
In 2021 Endla also received backing from the world’s biggest startup accelerator, Y Combinator!
Ventures startup listed on ASX for $21m
Med-tech company and University of Queensland (UQ) Ventures ilab Accelerator startup Audeara is now listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (AUA:ASX) for $21m. Audeara creates headphones for people with hearing loss by using a combination of advanced audio technology.
Now that Audeara have achieved their goal of listing on the ASX, their sights are set on expanding internationally, including into the US market.
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First cohort Empower Women’s Accelerator announced
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Ignite Ideas Fund Round 10 recipients announced
31 August 2023
