The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia's most awarded 3D animation, game design, film and visual FX educator.

AIE offers courses in Game Programming, Game Design & Production, Game Art & Animation, Filmmaking and 3D Animation & VFX for Film.

For more information jump onto https://aie.edu.au/

The School of Cybernetics is on a mission to help Australians navigate major societal transformations, especially those driven by emerging technologies.

Cybernetics provides a transdisciplinary approach to understanding and managing the complexities of technological advancements, focusing on the components, connections, and dynamics of complex systems.

The curriculum encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including systems theory, artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and human-computer interaction. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of designing, implementing, and managing intelligent systems that enhance human capabilities and societal well-being.

The faculty consists of leading experts and industry practitioners who bring extensive knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of cybernetics professionals, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate and shape the future of technology.

The school's education programs focus on building capabilities in safe, sustainable, and responsible practices, translating and influencing complex systems impacted by emerging technologies.

Offering a one-year postgraduate program in Applied Cybernetics and shorter Learning Experiences for individuals and organisations, the School of Cybernetics is at the forefront of impact-led research and innovation. Its graduates are poised to become leaders in diverse fields such as healthcare, finance, and engineering, driving progress in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Andromeda Robotics is a robotics and AI startup on a mission to revolutionise human-robot interactions. Founded by a team of passionate engineers, our vision is to create companion robots that are not just smart and functional, but also warm and empathetic. We believe that robotics can be a force for good and make a positive impact on people's lives.

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We are a small but mighty team based in Boston and Melbourne, and we believe in working hard and having fun. When we're not tinkering with Abi (our flagship robot), we can be found debating the latest theories in AI ethics, playing foosball, or catching up on our favourite Pixar movies.

At Andromeda Robotics, we're not just building robots - we're creating companions. Join us on our mission to make the future a little bit brighter.

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B Lab is an independent global network transforming the economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B Lab certifies companies - known as B Corps - for meeting high standards of environmental and social performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps go beyond business as usual to collectively realise a future economy that is more inclusive, equitable and regnerative.

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Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia.

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Charitabl. is Australia's first native app based donation platform that hosts 39,000 of Australia's charities in one place. Hailed as the 'UberEats of Giving' Charitabl. centralises the not-for-profit and charity sectors making giving to multiple charities in one place easier than ever before, giving people the power to change the world from the palm of their hands.

For users Charitabl. provides commission free giving (Charitabl. does not take a % of the donation but rather passes it on in full to the nominated charity less Stripe fees) as well as annual giving statements and the ability to curate their own favourites for quick and easy donating. In a world of increasing scams and distrust with marketing and communications, Charitabl. provides people with an assurance that their money is going directly to registered and trustworthy entities.

For charities, schools, religious organisations and other not-for-profits Charitabl.'s vision is to provide a secure technology platform that gives them the power of their own app without the upfront costs of building one or ongoing costs of maintaining one. Offering a range of premium services for an affordable monthly subscription, Charitabl. gives not-for-profits of all shapes and sizes an additional income channel that leaves them in touch and in relationship with their donors.

Charitabl.

Built by users for users and by fundraisers for fundraisers.

It really is The Easy Way To Give.

Download Charitabl. from the App Store or Google Play today & check out just how easy it is to give!

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Cyber Wardens is making cyber security simple for Australian small businesses. Our online program is a free and simple education tool designed to help small business owners and their team defend against cyber threats. Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra and Commonwealth Bank.

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Introducing Dingoo: a global streaming platform crafted for independent creators and filmmakers.

Our mission is straightforward: offer a haven where creators can unleash their creativity without limits and connect with their audience. Dingoo delivers a new kind of challenging and engaging content, accessible on any device, anytime.

Dingoo is dedicated to celebrating the unique voices of filmmakers around the world. Our platform provides a stage for groundbreaking stories and innovative perspectives, ensuring that every viewer can discover something truly special.

Whether you’re at home or on the go, Dingoo is your gateway to a world of independent film, where creativity knows no bounds.

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Enterprising ME, and its 'sister program', the Academy for Enterprising Girls are inspiring a generation of female entrepreneurs with innovative initiatives available free to all women and girls in Australia, funded by the Australian government, in partnership with COSBOA.

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Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s leading space company, is revolutionising humanity’s search for critical minerals, space exploration, and defence with its satellite-enabled solutions and AI-powered, end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere by Fleet®. Headquartered at the national centre of Australia’s space industry in Adelaide, Fleet Space has expanded its global footprint to the US, Canada, Chile, and Luxembourg with over 120+ employees worldwide.

USD $13 trillion of critical minerals are needed to meet net-zero targets by 2040, according to the IMF. ExoSphere by Fleet® integrates space technology, advanced geophysics, and AI to map mineral systems at unmatched speed, scale, and depth with near-zero environmental impact. An end-to-end solution, ExoSphere enables rapid data acquisition, processing, and AI-powered, 3D insight generation to enhance the speed and quality of decision making at every stage of the exploration journey. The technology has been used to survey a variety of commodity types across 5 continents with over 40 global exploration customers, including Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and Core Lithium.

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We are the world’s foremost visual experts—capturing, creating and preserving content to elevate visual communications everywhere. By identifying cultural shifts, spearheading trends and powering the creative economy, we fuel visual storytelling worldwide.

As photojournalists, videographers, creators, art directors, creative researchers, data scientists and customer service professionals, we’ve made it our mission to help you tell stories which will move your brand, your customers, your readers and viewers, and help you create lasting connections. Home to every kind of visual—from the dawn of photography to 8K video, and everything in‑between—we have the exact image, clip or illustration you need to boost your small business, inspire action or drive your global enterprise forward.

Whether it’s commercial or philanthropic, revenue‑generating or society‑changing, market‑disrupting or headline‑driving, our visuals deliver impact you and your customers can feel. Getty Images is distinctly positioned to encourage and enable creativity and communications across the full spectrum of the world’s growing creative community.

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Creating the spark between culture and brands, INVNT is a global experiential agency specialising in pushing the boundaries of brand storytelling through innovative moments at the unique intersection of live, digital, and content. We use the craft of live brand storytelling to create and produce experiences that excite and unite audiences, both physically and virtually, on a global and local scale. INVNT's extensive expertise in innovative world-first creative production solutions are reflected in our collaborations with a diverse range of global clients, including industry leaders like Amazon (AWS), American Express, Automobili Lamborghini, Emirates, Levi's, Live Nation, META, Netflix, PepsiCo, SAP, Samsung, COP28, Sydney World Pride, UNICEF, Vivid Sydney,  Xero and more.  Globally renowned, our APAC team of INVNTrs can be found in the vibrant creative hubs of Sydney, Noosa, and Singapore.

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Klaviyo (CLAY-vee-oh) powers smarter digital relationships, making it easy for businesses to capture, store, analyse, and predictively use their own data to drive measurable, high-value outcomes. Klaviyo’s modern and intuitive SaaS platform enables business users of any skill level to harness their first-party data from more than 350 integrations to send the right message at the right time across email, SMS, and push notifications. Innovative businesses like Frank Green, Koala, Budgy Smuggler, Who Gives A Crap, and more than 146,000 other paying users leverage Klaviyo to acquire, engage, and retain customers – and grow on their own terms.

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Sydney-based Ticketbooth provides an online ticketing platform that is revolutionising the industry with their game-changing technology. With a proven track record working with some of Australia’s leading festivals, performances and venues, Ticketbooth are rapidly expanding; growing to be a go-to, elite ticketing provider. Ticketbooth is part of the Leap Event Technology suite of event technology products. Leap’s global event technology solution empowers organisers to transform their events into electrifying experiences for attendees. The company provides an all-in-one suite of ticketing, mobile apps, experiential marketing, CRM, and event management tools. This unified approach empowers organisers to drive nonstop engagement and capture fan insights before, during, and after their event. The team is dedicated to helping organisers connect with audiences and bring once-in-a-lifetime experiences to event goers around the world. Find out more at leapevent.tech.

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Adopting a global outlook, we form a powerful community of the best minds in information technology (IT) and computer science. Skilled educators who inspire and empower. Talented researchers who innovate and disrupt.

Out of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities, only Monash has a faculty dedicated to IT. Through multidisciplinary courses and cutting-edge facilities, we produce capable graduates who are equipped to shape the future of AI, data science, software systems, cybersecurity, human-centred computing, digital health and IT for sustainability.

Monash University ranks ranks #1 in Australia for Computer Science (Times Higher Education 2024) and #37 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025). Our faculty continues to play a pivotal role in international collaborations, leading over 200 transformative social good projects with partners from industry, government and NGOs.

With our global reputation for excellence in education and research, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion, we’re cultivating the changemakers of tomorrow.

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National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) delivers world-leading hearing research and innovation to improve hearing healthcare and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties. NAL is an unusual hybrid of a research organisation with over 75 years of heritage crossed with a dynamic innovation incubator! NAL partners with 50+ leaders around the world, including Google, Cochlear and the Australian Government, to create evidence-based hearing solutions that are currently used by hearing professionals around the world.

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When you observe our world through a Nearmap lens, you discover it in different ways. Nearmap is a pioneering technology company providing clarity through innovative cloud-based location intelligence and aerial surveys. Nearmap captures our cities, towns and regions in high-resolution detail, helping communities embrace sustainable planning, find productive solutions, and gain faster insights for disaster recovery. With city-scale 3D datasets, AI data and integrated geospatial tools, Nearmap gives us a view of a more liveable future.

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Removery are the world’s tattoo removal experts. Our job is to help people reflect on the outside who they are on the inside, in a comfortable and safe environment.

We are the only scaled, pure play provider of laser tattoo removal services in the world.

Built from established brands with a combination of 40+ years' experience, we continue to use the latest laser technology and are focused on high quality care in a professional environment.

With over 1.2 million successful treatments, expert technicians and the world's most advanced laser technology, we are truly the world's tattoo removal experts.

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Telum Media bridges the gap between journalists and the public relations industry through our comprehensive media contacts database, exclusive events, and cutting-edge information services. We empower communications professionals to engage with the right journalists and media outlets when it matters most. Our dedicated teams across the Asia-Pacific region keep you ahead of industry trends, promote your organisation's job opportunities, and connect you with experts from our vast network. Our mission is to make creating connections between communications professionals and journalists faster, smarter, and more effective.

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The Australian Defence Force is responsible for defending Australia and its national interests. By growing local and international Defence partnerships, we develop and deliver innovative, cutting-edge capabilities and promote the security of Australia and protecting its people

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Australian Government services come together to help you navigate and access support for your business. From inception to going to market, we will help you connect with programs and resources to energise and accelerate your business! Visit us in start up village. Representatives from IP Australia, AusIndustry, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Austrade and Australian Taxation Office will be on site.

TooFar Media is an award-winning Arts Technology company based in Silicon Valley which creates Immersive Storyworlds that combine Book, Music, Art, Animation and Film.

Founded over twenty years ago by author, musician, composer and producer, Rich Shapero, TooFar Media collaborates with creative talent from around the globe, including Grammy award-winning musicians and producers, mind-blowing visual artists and talented animators.

You can Download the TooFar Media app and access all 12 projects for free!

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At VentureCrowd, we're here to prove investments can be accessible and impactful. That's why we've built an end-to-end digital platform that harnesses the power of the crowd to support ventures shaping a better future.

We believe the future of innovation is democratisation, and our platform gives access to all, breaking down the barriers for trailblazers. We are committed to build the best digital capital raising solution in the market. From groundbreaking technologies to sustainable solutions and social initiatives, we're creating an investment revolution for good humans.

We're enabling founders to be found by investors who care and bring ideas to life. VentureCrowd is positioning itself as the only capital platform founders will ever need. More than just an investment platform, we are a community of forward-thinking individuals who share a common goal: to empower everybody to back a better future.

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