Australian tech innovators have the opportunity to bring it to the BIG stage at the iAwards and get it ready to take off. The iAwards 2023 is a unique opportunity to showcase your innovation, and to grow and expand your business for international success. This year marks 30 years of the Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA’s) iAwards program – Australia’s longest running innovation program. The iAwards play a vital tole in rewarding and unearthing transformative innovations in health, science, engineering, environment, medicine, sport, and many other industries. The iAwards are the stage where innovation truly takes flight. From the world's first modular self-fit hearing aid, robots that write their own code, to an artificially intelligent shark detection system using drones – the iAwards foster success. iAwards Categories If your innovation is changing Australia's future or making a positive difference, bring it to the iAwards 2023 for an even bigger reach and greater success. Student & Education Start-up Business & Industry Solution Technology Platform Government & Public Sector Solution Not-for-Profit & Community Sustainability & Environmental Solution There are also two additional awards given out at the National Awards Ceremony. Chief Judges Award Inspiration Award ENTER by Wednesday 10 May, 5pm (AEST) Find out more about the iAwards
The Australian Technologies Competition National Finals and Awards Ceremony is coming to Melbourne for the first time. Hosted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 October, this event is an opportunity to connect, network and be part of Australia’s thriving tech ecosystem. Opened by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D ’Ambrosio, the event will host a panel of entrepreneurs, pitches, and Q&As by 17 national finalists with the judges and audience. There will also be interviews with finalists by master of ceremonies James O’Loghlin and a speech by Federal Senator for Victoria James Paterson. Capping off the event will be the national awards presentation across 10 key sectors and the overall award for Australian Technology Company of the Year. Participating in the competition are four Victorian finalists: Navi Medical Technologies Tournicare Aspire Unpackaged Eco Who should attend? From startups, scaleups and innovators to entrepreneurs, accelerators and incubators, this is the perfect event for anyone interested in Australia’s innovation and tech ecosystem. Supported by the Victorian Government’s Department of Land, Water and Planning alongside the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, the event highlights Melbourne as the tech capital of Australia and a growing global hub for innovation. Purchase tickets and view the event program on the Australian Technologies Competition website This article originally appeared on DJPR news >>