Innovation Awards 2024
Celebrating the most innovative Australian companies of the year.
Meet the Nominees
8Seats
8Seats is developing a dynamic messaging system that allows communication within a matrix of recipients, enabling flexible conversation configurations. Designed to accommodate complex messaging needs, 8Seats’ innovative platform revolutionises group communication with endless recipient combinations.
Acora
Acora has been in business for more than 55 years of developing and delivering quality engineering design, fabrication, and delivery of sawmill equipment to the forestry industry. Acora brings know-how to every new client or project to ensure the best possible solution is offered for their customers.
AIRDOCS
AIRDOCS offers a cloud-based Customer Engagement Management platform that enables businesses to deliver targeted communications from any device or location. With no need for costly on-site software, AIRDOCS simplifies enterprise communication, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction globally.
AJA Labs
AJA Labs is pioneering AI solutions with their human-centric design, introducing "aja" – an AI that revolutionises data interactions. By creating intuitive AI experiences, AJA Labs empowers businesses to use AI meaningfully. Their partner network ensures global implementation and industry impact.
Arneg
Arneg is an international leader in the design, production, and installation of refrigeration equipment for the retail sector. Their innovative designs of the new waterloop CO2 cooling system will provide more efficient and environmentally friendly refrigeration than that used in commercial refrigeration.
Artsight
Artsight strives to educate and increase the interest of the general public in art by providing a free digital tool for artists, teachers and galleries to create in-gallery and online interactive web content for their artworks. By integrating QR codes into physical art displays, Artsight blends the physical and the virtual world to make art more accessible and engaging for everyone.
Bare Media
Bare Media revolutionises the International Driver Permit application process with their kiosk system, combining bespoke hardware and software. Automating permit issuance, they reduce time and errors, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Bare Media positions itself as a leader in automated permit systems.
Barham Avocados
Barham Avocados uses advanced greenhouse technology to grow pesticide-free avocados. By improving water efficiency and crop yield, they ensure consistent quality and size. Barham’s commitment to innovation guarantees every avocado delivers great taste without bruising or damage.
Barrel Brokers
Barrel Brokers has become a beacon of excellence in the world of aging spirits, beer, and wine. With a steadfast commitment to quality, Barrel Brokers scour the globe to source only the finest barrels, ensuring that each one tells a story of unparalleled artistry and dedication.
BuildSmartt
BuildSmartt envisions a world where the environment adapts to our needs and seeks to humanise our spaces through technology to create intelligent living and working spaces. With applications ranging from residential homes to commercial spaces, mobile homes, pubs, assisted living, and education, BuildSmartt integrates IoT devices seamlessly, ensuring security, accessibility, and smart energy resourcing.
Canngea
Canngea is a leading medical cannabis manufacturer and distributor, providing B2B services across Australasia. By collaborating with top industry professionals, Canngea ensures its products meet high medical and scientific standards, offering comprehensive solutions through its global supply network.
Carrington Associates
Carrington Associates Asia Pacific partners with IBM to deliver custom solutions in AI, cloud, and mobility. Founded in Sydney, the company now operates across Australia, New Zealand, and India, offering cognitive computing tools that help businesses streamline operations and drive innovation.
CryoDry
CryoDry revolutionises preservation with advanced freeze-drying and vacuum dehydration technologies. Their innovative designs boost efficiency by automating processes, optimising temperature uniformity, and increasing drying speed. These innovations enhance sustainability and operational excellence across multiple industries.
denHolm Gazzette
denHolm Gazzette artists create bespoke designs through unconventional methods. Rejecting traditional straight-line thinking, they innovate with new techniques to craft unique, touchable pieces. Their creations embody a philosophy of imperfection, celebrating organic forms and creative exploration.
Dresden Vision
Dresden Optics puts the glasses-wearer at the centre of everything. Dresden Optics is on a mission to bring high-quality, sustainably made prescription glasses to anyone in the world, no matter where they live and how much money they have. Dresden’s goal is to transform people’s lives through better vision – enabling them to learn, work and be independent.
Fabra
Fabra is at the forefront of innovation in the product design industry, offering a user-friendly 3D product design tool so that even those without trained product experience can design and develop professional grade products in 3D easily. Driven by its mission to simplify and make product design more accessible, Fabra’s tool is specialised for the fashion industry.
Factory.App
Factory.App creates software for a highly underserviced and global market, small-to-medium sized manufacturers, in order to help them create orders, collaborate on work, track jobs and communicate with customers from one location. Factory.App has established a suite of features that help to drive increased productivity, improved business growth and ultimately deliver happier staff and customers.
Feezy
Feezy aims to modernise the global education market by creating a dynamic marketplace for education providers and agents. Feezy connects education agents with tertiary education institutions, and through its platform offers a responsive, real-time deal-making environment that improves outcomes for all parties involved.
Freckleberry
Freckleberry is a Geelong based business that specialises in creating delicious and innovative packaged chocolate products. Once you try Freckleberry’s Belgian chocolate blend, you won’t ever go back to compound chocolate ever again.
Gamify
Gamify specialises in branded advergames, providing national and international brands with customised HTML5 games. Their platform, Gizmo, allows clients to create multiple advergame campaigns without coding, offering an accessible and innovative way to engage audiences through interactive media.
Gather By
Gather By produces premium Manuka honey through partnerships with Australian beekeepers and indigenous landholders. Their closed-loop system ensures sustainability, and their honey’s therapeutic qualities drive global demand. Gather By’s innovative approach is reinvigorating Australia’s honey industry.
Heal Thy Soda
Heal Thy Soda creates healthy, flavourful soft drinks made from real ingredients without artificial flavours. Offering a variety of fruit flavours, their beverages meet strict health standards, making them a refreshing alternative for health-conscious consumers seeking natural, sugar-free options.
Hyro
Hyro is developing an all-natural hydration supplement tailored for consumers with dietary restrictions and chronic illnesses. Free of added sugars, their product meets diverse needs while targeting the growing global hydration market. With a scalable business model and innovative offerings, Hyro is poised to capture a significant market share.
Inside Out
Inside Out is an almond and oat milk company creating natural, healthy products with a unique twist, using a high percentage of whole almonds and oats. They offer non-dairy milks, including barista-friendly options and varieties with added benefits like Collagen, Calcium, and Prebiotics. Proudly supporting and sourcing most of their ingredients from local Australian farmers.
JPK Pacific
JPK Pacific, born from a passion for yacht racing, has become a top choice for IRC racing in APAC, with major wins across Europe and the UK. Known for durability, simplicity, and technical design, their yachts excel in regattas and offshore racing. JPK Pacific continues to innovate, aiming for superior racing results.
Keune
Keune specialises in delivery premium, high-quality, cruelty-free hair care products, offering a diverse range of products to cater to the specific needs of individual hair types and styles. Keune is empowered by a passion for helping others through the Keune Foundation, which aids families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.
King Island Marine Research
K.I. Marine Research is developing new aquaculture techniques for the southern Rock Lobster. They aim to improve larval health, growth, and survival rates through experimental development and refinement of culture protocols. The research focuses on optimising environmental conditions and feed rates to enhance the resilience and tolerance of the larvae.
Mediflow
Mediflow aim to enhance surgical environments with their modular frame system, improving structural support, air quality, and lighting in operating theatres. Their approach optimises safety and efficiency, positioning Mediflow as a leader in healthcare infrastructure and innovation, dedicated to enhancing surgical settings for better outcomes.
Minted Loot
Minted Loot develops games using carbon-neutral blockchain technology. By partnering with traditional game studios, they provide the web3 foundation, ensuring eco-friendly and transparent gaming experiences. Their inclusive approach promotes diverse representation, delivering fun, sustainable games for everyone.
No Ding
No Ding’s products is a car door protection solution. Steered by an innovative and dynamic approach and years of research and development, No Ding have pioneered vehicle dent prevention solutions. No Ding own a diverse product portfolio, covering essential vehicle protection tools such as removable road vehicle cover and moulding designed for dent and scratch protection.
Nomad Engineering
Nomad Engineering builds custom campervans that blend thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship. Serving clients across Australia, Nomad’s campers are practical and durable, catering to digital nomads, full-time travellers, and adventurers with a focus on quality and user experience.
NonTox
NonTox leads in creating non-toxic solutions for agriculture. Driven by frustration over chemical overuse, they focus on user, community, and future safety. Their natural herbicides and anti-pathogens are safe for the environment, animals, and humans while effectively tackling weeds and diseases.
Objective Leader
Objective Leader drives personal growth through AI-powered coaching tools. Using a bespoke software stack, their system offers emotionally responsive coaching, automated reporting, and session scheduling via a dynamic portal and mobile app. OL’s innovation boosts coaching efficiency and engagement, revolutionising the personalised coaching experience.
PDP Foods
PDP Foods (Wicked Sister) started with a family rice pudding recipe. Today, it has disrupted the chilled desserts and snacks markets based on an on-going innovation program featuring original flavours and packaging. Its lineup includes successful nationwide products like high-protein snacks, crème caramel, mousses, tiramisus, panna cotta, and sundaes.
Playable
Playable is driven by its mission to optimise video marketing through AI driven technology, increasing engagement and return-on-investment for marketing efforts by embedding interactive videos into email campaigns.
Post Harvest
Post Harvest transforms the fresh produce industry with their Atmos system, featuring an advanced sensor and real-time data to optimise storage, reduce waste, and extend shelf life. Supporting sustainability in the cold supply chain, they lead the way in innovative post-harvest technology for agricultural efficiency.
Property Credit
Property Credit aims to simplify property transactions by removing limitations, offering various finance solutions for agents, agencies, property managers, and property owners. Property Credit’s fast and affordable bridging facility can be offered at any stage of the property sale, from pre-sales improvements, advertising, staging costs, through to a deposit for the next property.
Saucie Bottles
Saucie Bottles is a unique concept designed to store any type of sauce: tomato, BBQ, mustard, mayonnaise. Saucie bottles was designed to recreate the traditional sauce bottle into a stylish design suitable for any table from casual to fine dining. Saucie Bottles are refillable to reduce waste, dishwasher safe, and can be taken straight from fridge or cupboard to the table.
Sea Urchin Harvest
Sea Urchin Harvest is an award-winning Australian company, specialising in diving and processing fresh Sea Urchin Roe from NSW’s South Coast. Harvested with care to avoid damage, the roe is processed to the highest standards in our "A" rated HACCP factory. Dive-to-order freshness guarantees Sea Urchin Roe that’s sure to satisfy.
Sharon AI
Sharon AI designs, builds and operates data center infrastructure for AI GPU Compute, HPC & Cloud Storage. They partner with technology leaders across the globe to deliver cloud based media technology utilising On-Demand GPU As A Service infrastructure.
Smiths BBQs
Smith's BBQs designs premium, portable stainless steel barbecues with versatile accessories. Their Pizza Dome turns the BBQ into a pizza oven, and the Hood Extender adds roasting space and wind protection. Compact solutions like the 250mm Balcony Box fit small spaces, while multi-coloured options let customers customise their BBQ for a unique look.
SnowPak
SnowPak simplifies ski trip planning by bundling lodging, lift tickets, rentals, and transfers into one package. With access to bestselling resorts worldwide, they eliminate the need to book separate services, providing a seamless, all-in-one solution for a hassle-free ski holiday.
Solar-D
Solar-D’s innovative SPF allows natural vitamin D production while still offering sun protection. Designed for the billion people deficient in vitamin D, their patented technology balances UVB exposure with skin health, revolutionising traditional sunscreen by enhancing its health benefits.
Supersia
Supersia is a purpose-driven business that believes ‘food is medicine’. Curating botanical ingredients, crafting tasty, synergistic wellness blends that enrich people’s daily lives. The diverse range covers energy, relaxation, gut health, and digestion to enhance overall well-being. Supersia’s mission is to enhance holistic health through the power of nature.
TeleTradie
TeleTradie is revolutionising the trades industry with live consultations from certified professionals via any device. Their latest innovation, cloud-based tech, optimises connections between customers and tradespeople, improving accessibility, speed, and the quality of information, setting a new standard for digital efficiency.
The Critical Slide Society
The Critical Slide Society blends surf culture, fashion, and sustainability, creating eco-friendly clothing from organic and recycled materials. Known for their award-winning boardshorts, the brand champions a laid-back, environmentally conscious lifestyle rooted in authentic coastal culture.
The Greenwall Company
The Greenwall Company’s latest innovation is transforming urban landscapes into eco-friendly and sustainable habitats while pushing the envelope of green tech and design. Introducing an inorganic growing medium that reduces structural load, cutting engineering costs and carbon emissions from construction materials. Their Eco Panels are made of 95% recycled materials and are equipped with an efficient watering system, requiring much less water than traditional green spaces.
UtiliOS
UtiliOS offers bespoke SaaS for smart water and energy metering, providing intuitive data access through a customisable portal. Clients can monitor assets, improve demand management, receive alerts, streamline billing, and enhance operational efficiency for better usage insights and maintenance.
Vanable
Vanable is a top van conversion company, aiming to become Australia's go-to for all things Vanlife. What began as a viral post idea has evolved into a business known for high-quality custom builds and exceptional design. Their skilled team of plumbers, electricians, and carpenters ensures outstanding craftsmanship in every conversion.
Vilno Group
Vilno Group creates innovative manufacturing solutions, including robotics for automating the assembly of roofing and cable-hauling equipment. Committed to intelligent design, Vilno Group enhances safety and efficiency in industries such as construction and high-pressure hose safety.
WorkRight
WorkRight Edge Protection Systems is the world’s first Edge Protection hire company that provides businesses on sites with the ability to work on the edge of a building harness free. Through its next generation edge protection systems, WorkRight is focused on providing a safer work environment for all construction workers working at heights.
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Meet the Judges
Our expert panel of judges brings together years of experience and insight. Each judge has a proven track record of helping companies achieve outstanding results through innovative R&D.
James Linton recently joined Macquarie University Incubator, Managing the diverse community of entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and expert mentors. With over a decade of experience, James previously held various roles at the Westmead Health and Innovation Precinct, focusing on research and innovation in the Biotech and MedTech sectors. James developed a passion for innovation while initially managing a neuroscience research laboratory, witnessing how research and innovation directly impact patients’ quality of life. Now as the leader of Macquarie Incubator, he is leveraging his skills and passion for innovation in STEM to support startups across diverse sectors. James supports inspiring company founders in fields such as healthtech, fintech, defense, software, manufacturing, and sustainability innovation.
Partner Patent Attorney at Allens Linklaters. Tony has significant experience as an Australian and New Zealand patent attorney specialising in biotechnology with a focus on the life sciences, healthcare, digital health and agribusiness sectors. He has significant experience advising clients on capturing, protecting, commercialising and enforcing their intellectual property (IP) rights. Local and foreign clients turn to Tony to advise on both contentious and non-contentious patent matters, including providing strategic IP advice on patent prosecution, patent validity and enforcement. Tony advises academic institutions, start-ups, and emerging companies. He is also responsible for managing the Australian and New Zealand IP portfolios for large multinationals. Tony is a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK).
Marco Tallarida is the Strategic Director and Principal Designer at B.Product. Marco has been actively involved with various design and manufacturing firms, with associated clients including Tapit Media, Virgin Mobile, Australian Museum, DPG Form Fitting’s, Sirianni Constructions and Abberfield Industries. Amongst specialising in plastic and sheet-metal design, he has a keen eye for the core of conceptual development right through to the end product. The majority of Marco’s work has involved designing and developing bathroom amenities, electrical housing componentry, revenue systems, furniture, lighting, exhibitions and more frequently advertising displays for digital NFC marketing campaigns. Marco’s collaboration with local and international industries has shaped his experiences and knowledge of material selection, mass manufacturing and “creative thinking” strategies to best suit the problem at hand.
Alan is the Government Grants & Incentives Director at BridgePoint Group. He has worked in the professional services sector for over 15 years. He began his career at PwC, moved on to Deloitte, and then transformed a fledgling boutique practice into a top 100 firm in Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University and an MBA from Macquarie Business School.
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