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JUST ANNOUNCED: Mike Kyriacou joins CORE Start as Mentor

JUST ANNOUNCED: Mike Kyriacou joins CORE Start as Mentor

Industry heavyweight Mike Kyriacou joins CORE Start residency program as Mentor. The successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist knows what it takes to build and scale companies, having previously started, bought, built and sold multiple technology companies. In addition, Mike has designed and built consumer, B2B and enterprise products, both software and hardware. Mike joins CORE Start as mentor and advisor for our March program. Apply today.

Peter Clarke from METS Ignited details Manufacturing Modernisation Fund at Community Coffee.

While our Perth Hub is still in lockdown, there has been no stopping the team! Members and friends of CORE Innovation Hub gathered online for Community Coffee this week to hear from Peter Clarke, General Manager of Industry Engagement for METS Ignited.

Peter announced that further funding rounds of The Manufacturing Modernisation Fund will open in the coming weeks. The $52.8 million initiative driven by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Modern Manufacturing Strategy to help Australian manufacturing scale-up, become more competitive and resilient and seek to create more manufacturing jobs both now and in the future.

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Supporting the sustainability and productivity of new and existing manufacturing businesses in Australia, the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund will provide matching grants from $100,000 to $1 million. Round Two funding recently closed in January, with further grant opportunities to be announced shortly under the

National Manufacturing Priorities: Resources Technology & Critical Minerals Processing, Food & Beverage, Medical Products. Recycling & Clean Energy, Defence, Space.

The fund will be administered by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, and supported by METS ignited. Applications for the next round of funding under the Modern Manufacturing Strategy will due to be announced in the latter half of Q1. Visit the Modern Manufacturing Strategy website to stay up to date with the latest funding announcements.

METS Ignited works with Australian suppliers in the mining industry, global miners, research organisations and capital providers to maintain and improve the global competitiveness and productivity of the Australian Mining, Equipment, Technology and Services sector.

WELCOME TO 2021

WELCOME TO 2021

2021 is already shaping up to be a big year here at Core Innovation Hub! We are looking forward to showcasing more emerging innovators, driving meaningful and mutually beneficial industry partnerships and connections, and building data-driven capabilities with leaders and organisations in the mining, energy, oil and gas, space, defence and resources sectors.

CORE START APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON! APPLY NOW!

CORE START APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON! APPLY NOW!

Applications are closing soon for innovators in the mining, oil & gas, resources, energy, defence, and space sectors who are ready to take their business to the next level. Apply now for Core Start and be part of a 3-month, Australia-wide residency program that aims to develop capabilities, build networks, and become part of a thriving community focused on enacting change through emerging technology and innovation in some of Australia’s most significant industries.

PERTH HUB NEWS: WELCOME RIG TECHNOLOGIES!

PERTH HUB NEWS: WELCOME RIG TECHNOLOGIES!

Core Innovation is delighted to welcome Rig Technologies to the Perth Hub! Founded by Tim Hooper, the team are engineering tools to allow real-time drilling optimisation and formation evaluation for reverse circulation (RC) drilling. Rig Technologies’ mission is to help the mining industry transition to a remote operations environment - getting better data faster.

CORE Start Case Study: SafeAI Accelerating the Transition to Autonomous Mining and Construction

CORE Start Case Study: SafeAI Accelerating the Transition to Autonomous Mining and Construction

Core Start 2020 Case Study: SafeAI. With a mission to accelerate the transition to autonomous mining and construction, SafeAI, head-quartered in Silicon Valley, is working on a solution which could improve productivity, solve labour shortages and save millions in costs. The company has established a base in Perth and is expanding its operations in a further investment in the Australian resources industry.

VEDANTA SPARK: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

VEDANTA SPARK: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The application deadline has been extended for Vedanta Spark, a Global Corporate Innovation & Ventures program that focuses on Strategic Innovation, Business, and Investment initiatives to collaborate and partner with industrial technology startups.

Introducing Predict - CORE Start Award Recipient

Introducing Predict - CORE Start Award Recipient

Congratulations to PREDICT on its selection to take part in CORE Start. PREDICT develops and implements digital maintenance software solutions that can accurately predict future mechanical failures in equipment, along with helping optimize operations, across industries including mining, energy and resources. CORE Start will provide mentoring, networking and help with a 12-month business development plan.