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Drought-Resilient Business Planning Workshop Unleashes New Revenue Streams
Our most recent SMART Session in Moree tackled the challenges faced by businesses dealing with unpredictable weather patterns and economic uncertainties. "Thriving in Challenging Times: Drought-Resilient Business Planning" was the focus of a 3.5-hour session led by business strategist Brooke Alexander on 22nd November.
SMART Session prepares founders to be investible
Founders keen to identify funding opportunities, learn when to raise, and how to connect with investors gained valuable insight by attending a recent UNE SRI SMART Session at NOVA…
Monthly MeetUps connecting community
“By gathering people and encouraging conversation we are building community. Importantly, we are also creating a space where ideas might spark or next steps may be revealed - a safe space for innovation!”…
Partnerships deliver business support across the community
In 2023 UNE SMART Region Incubator (UNE SRI) has continued to be a willing and enthusiastic partner, keen to nurture innovation and support businesses to grow across the community…
2023 delivers pitches from two cohorts of HATCH startups
The second cohort of New England North West startups to complete the UNE SMART Region Incubator (UNE SRI) HATCH 2023 program delivered confident pitches at their finale event at NOVA on 21 November…
History provides valuable insight as innovators circle back towards a circular economy
‘Circular Economy Innovations & Solutions for NENW’ was the fifth and final Back Stories of Innovation event for 2023, and introduced some of those creating impact by innovating towards the circular economy…
Financial Empowerment for Moree Small Businesses.
On October 24, 2023, the UNE SRI hosted a lunch & learn session led by Carita LaBlack, Partner at C & W Financial Services. Attendees learnt about energy bill rebates to bonus tax rebates, PAYG and GST instalment reductions, asset write-offs, skills and training tax deductions, superannuation payment changes, cybersecurity training, and grants tailored for early-stage start-ups.
The ingredients of a successful event: Moree SMART Session.
The UNE SMART Region Incubator (UNE SRI) recently hosted a breakfast event that brought together event enthusiasts, small business owners, and anyone interested in learning the secrets to successful event management. The event featured a panel of experts who shared their experiences and insights into building and managing successful events.
Cleantech Futures Series: Electrification and Opportunities for Community and Business
The Cleantech Futures Series event explored opportunities in the renewable energy transition and electrification, emphasising the economic potential for our region of shifting away from fossil fuels.
‘Business for good’ community a valuable part of ecosystem
November is Social Enterprise Month 2023, and a timely moment to reflect on the growing community of social enterprises in the New England North West - a valuable part of the region’s business ecosystem…
Unveiling the UNE SMART Region’s Inland Innovators Program 2023/2024
The upcoming Inland Innovators Program is expected to build upon these achievements by announcing a 12-month line-up of events designed to spur growth and innovation across primary production, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, circular economy, and value-added food products in the New England North West.
Zondii named Australia’s Best Regional Startup
UNE SRI Founder Zondii was recently named the best regional startup in Australia. Zondii uses handheld scanning technology to detect the fibre thickness of wool, aiding farmers with stock decisions for better genetics and breeding…