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Entrepreneurs' Programme customer stories

Last Updated: 22 May 2023
Read how Australian businesses have benefited from the expert advice, funding and incentives from the Entrepreneurs' Programme.
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Western Kangaroo Island Caravan Park and Wildlife Reserve

For Fiona and Mark Jago community is key, and the core of their bushfire rebuild.

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Exceptional Kangaroo Island

Craig Wickham's bushfire recovery emphasises adaptability in a pandemic-affected world.

Culture on the Move

Ronnie Jordan shares Country and Culture across Australia, despite bushfires and COVID-19.

Durran Durra Truffles

Truffle tours are back on at Durran Durra, after fires threatened the Bungendore business.

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery

Resilient and adaptable, Bev Turner is championing Australian Made after the bushfires.

Solcast

Solcast utilised funding to acquire new facilities, enabling to gather world-wide data and take their product to a global market.

Advanced Diesel Injection

Read about how Advanced Diesel Injection future-proofed their business by streamlining workflow and implementing lean principles.

Australian Expedition Vehicles

Read about how Australian Expedition Vehicles accessed new revenue markets and increased their staffing and revenue.

Canaria Technologies

Canaria Technologies utilised funding to commercialise cutting-edge products and scale manufacturing to service global markets.

World-first quantum computers that can fit inside a lunchbox

Quantum Brilliance have revolutionised the world of quantum computers, making one that operates at room temperature and fits into a lunchbox.

Stebercraft on their test rig  on Taree’s Manning River

Stebercraft - proudly regional, globally focused

With help from Innovation Connections, marine craft manufacturer, Steber International, found the expertise needed to build a hybrid diesel-electric boat prototype.

Servicing the retail world’s appetite for digital advertising

2020 has delivered a mindblowing year for CitrusAd International, with their online advertising software.

Benchmarking for resilience with Bangalay Luxury Villas

Michelle Bishop's luxury villa vision never wavered and is looking to a stronger future on the other side of the bushfires and COVID-19.

Cabins, caravans and plans for a craft brewery in Wonboyn

Luke's tourist park dreams are surviving 2020.

Best face forward – strengthening businesses beyond the bushfires

Two businesswomen on the NSW South Coast are finding strength together in their Black Summer bushfire recovery.

Licella are world warriors against single use plastics

Find out how the Entrepreneurs’ Programme helped Licella to commercialise its world-leading plastic recycling technology.

Hatch BioSystems and one woman’s obsession with maggots

Learn how Hatch BioSystems is taking a different approach to addressing Australia's food waste problem.

Australian Vinegar are recapturing hydrocarbons through innovation

Learn more about how Australian Vinegar has created unique, boutique vinegars using waste food and some clever science.

Pacific Bio are working wonders with waste water management 

Find out how the Entrepreneurs’ Programme helped Pacific Bio to innovate ways to turn nitrogen-rich waste-water from prawn farming, into nutrient-rich livestock and soil products.

Natural Evolution are game changers in food waste

Hear from Rob Watkins' and learn about his 'sliding door' moment, after watching one too many cyclones devastate his plantations.

Medalfield – One man’s mission to reduce waste

Find out how Medalfield are looking to change the perception of Australia’s waste industry and find alternative technologies to power remote communities.

FluroSat – growing better crops through remote sensing

With commercialisation advice, FluroSat prepared their crop growing technology for market.

HeliMods Pty Ltd – helping load patients safely and quickly

HeliMods utilised funding and advice to expand their capabilities internationally.

GP & SJ Daly - digging up new products for family potato farm

Discover how this family farm started a distillery to give unwanted spuds a second life.

Karen Sheldon Catering – serving up innovation

KSC extended the shelf life of food with native ingredients with Innovation Connections.

Northwest Mining Equipment and Technology Services

This Tasmanian company improved its supply chain to increase local manufacturing.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals – targeting disease with accuracy.

Understand how our support helped Clarity Pharmaceuticals access investment.

Modular Wall Systems – business built on innovation

With support from Growth Services, Modular Wall Systems grew their business in Australia and overseas.

Multigate Medical Products – designing healthy futures

Learn how Multigate used our support to help refine their product development process.

TILT Industrial Design – building a better business

Discover how TILT added 10 staff and increased turnover by $2.3 million in 2 years.

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Single Cell Mobile Consulting - pivoting their business for future success

Learn how a business evaluation helped this software company plan their marketing for the future.

Slingshot – building successful regional accelerator programs

With support, Slingshot's regional program can help entrepreneurs sooner.

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