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Winners
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First Place is
awarded to Vinetology.
Team Vinetology involves
South Australian ingenuity that focuses on ensuring the longevity and competitiveness
of the Australian wine industry through a commitment to cutting edge technology. [read
more] |
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Participating Teams 2006
In 2006 the world of echallenge continued
to spin with fresh and innovative ideas.
Twenty Five teams passed the first round of judging, winning the right
to compete in the semi-final stage at The National Wine Centre, on Wednesday
11th of October. The competition was tight for a place in the final six,
with a range of innovative ideas adding to the excitement of the competition.
The Final Day and Dinner will take place on Wednesday the 25th of October
also in the National Wine Centre, where the six semi-finalists will
compete in the final round of judging.
Controlled
Power - semi finalist
Team "Controlled Power" is developing a tamper-proof
vehicle speed limiter with parental control. This device aims to save
lives.
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Creative
Advantage
Utilising the profound insights in to the discipline of marketing
gained whilst studying at the University of Adelaide, the talented and charismatic
young members of the Creative Advantage team will simultaneously solve the
oversupply problem of wine in Australia by developing new markets both domestic
and overseas, pioneer new marketing techniques previously unused by small
to medium sized businesses, and make more money than any previous winners
of this competition within a twelve month period. |
Doyle and Marin
Floor to Store is a service that will involve collecting bottled
wine from the producer, temporarily storing it in a temperature and humidity
controlled warehouse before finally delivering wine to the customer. By
offering an end-to-end service, Doyle and Marin will allow the customer to
focus solely on producing wine.
Eco Clubs: (left to right) Brian Haddy and Ev Bonnie |
Eco Clubs
Eco Clubs, a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working in partnership
with UNESCO Clubs Australia, is encouraging businesses, councils, conservation
groups, schools and households to all register one eco goal. By doing (at
least) one eco action a year, we all play a part in helping the environment.
There are many stories of individuals and companies making a difference and
ECO Clubs Australia will share those successes. |
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Emtell
101
mtell 101 will redefine the way that stress is managed based on problem solving
skills that “emotionally intelligent” people develop. This
is the first complete approach to managing stress that will help you reduce
stress and lighten your workload as you focus on one key goal. That
goal is to build peace of mind by increasing your awareness of your level
of peace, weighing problems in a balanced way, solving problems and accepting
things you experience. |
Enviro Air - semi
finalist
EnvrioAir’s patented technology (stage 1) combines an air diffusion
and warming process to deliver the user a fire safe, asthma and allergy friendly
and extremely cost effective (2.8 cents per hr) solution to breathing easy
in the bedroom.
Ideal for the aged, families with young children or asthma/allergy sufferer.
Team Faibelle: (left to right) Sophie Christian,
Sarah Newman and Julia Beardsley |
Faibelle-Natural
Skin Couture - semi finalist
Faibelle propose to custom make natural and effective skin care products
using skin scanning technology in specialised Faibelle franchised beauty
salons. |
Team Fresnel: (left to right) Simon Windsor, Timothy Jupe,
Vladimir Keregdjarto and Steven Athanasiou |
Fresnel Learning
- semi finalist
Team Fresnel Learning is looking to take science to the new generation through
the Science2GO project. We intended to research and implement a multimedia
based learning methodology.
Team Fresnel Learning is looking to take science to the new generation
through the Science2GO project. We intended to research and implement
a multimedia based learning methodology.
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Healthy Travel
Healthy Travel is a network of GP’s around Australia with specialist
knowledge of travel-health (pre and post journey and whilst-away). GPs are
marketed and connected to consumers by Australia’s premiere website
in destination specific health information.
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Kebena
Kebena has invented a shower not only with physical functions such as massaging
and vibrating, we also offer shower heads that can spray bubbles, and personalised
hygienic shower head! |
Market Interface
Market Interface involves a device that allows customers to overlay movies
and information on existing video displays. The system allows customised
content to be scheduled in advance and can be updated remotely via the internet.
My Lunchbox
My Lunchbox is a convenient online service for parents of school age children.
Go online, select from a range of healthy lunch combinations and arrange
delivery direct to the classroom door. The service is nutritionally
balanced, great tasting, selected and paid for in advance and best of all
hassle-free! No more rushed school mornings or last minute unhealthy
lunch box fillers.
Nightlife Events
Nightlife Events is a youth brand targeted at the 18-25 demographic, which
is part of the emerging Y generation. The brand organises events (or
mobile parties) at pubs and clubs around Adelaide (and later Australia).
The brand will act as a ‘people broker’ for its target market.
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Office
on the Internet
Without the need to own a computer, 'OfficeOnTheInternet' is a go
anywhere 24/7 office suite on the Internet. |
Outdoor
Entertaining
Heat n Eat is a café style dining table with a heater integrated into
the legs. It is designed to deliver soft warm heat to the feet and
legs of diners that rises above the table top to provide warmth for the entire
body.
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Peachcake
Fun, freshy and fruity, Peachcake is a innovative way of producing unique
fashion items for the discerning female fashionista. Through Peachcake online,
customers can 'design' and purchase customised clothing and accessories from
the comfort of their couch! |
Prohost
LollyJar is an online personal finance application that makes it easy for
you to budget and build your wealth. Lollyjar will show you exactly
where all your money is going and assist you in keeping on track by using
SMS and email.
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Purely - semi
finalist
Underwear is the closest thing to your skin, so why would you wear products
laced with chemicals?
Purely is the producer of a range of organic cotton, non toxic female underwear
that uses clean organic cotton and a clean processing methodology to produce
it's "Pure Eve" label. The range is free from the pesticide residue,
harmful carcinogenic dyes and synthetic fabric chemicals used in conventional
underwear products and provides women with an underwear solution that is
not only good for them, but good for the environment. |
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Smith
Team Smith has produced software capable of auditing computers for content
and actions in breach of business/institutional guidelines. Targeted at the
smaller business, the software provides a comparable level of power to that
enjoyed by larger firms with in house IT staff only at a more affordable
price. |
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Solaroo
Solaroo’s core business is the provision of reliable, grid-independent,
fixed, electricity contracts to its customers. The electricity will come
from a renewable source and will be beneficial for the environment. |
Study Fields
Study Fields is a product and service range that reflects collaborative lesson
development and purpose-oriented English language teaching and learning.
Team Vinetology: (left to right) Ben Longstaff Damien
Mavroudis |
Vinetology
- semi finalist
Team Vinetology involves South Australian ingenuity that focuses on ensuring
the longevity and competitiveness of the Australian wine industry through
a commitment to cutting edge technology. Vinetology’s primary service
is the pruning of grape vines using an autonomous robotic system. |
Virtual PT
Virtual PT (Personal Training) is a revolutionary approach to fitness and
well-being that allows people to receive personal fitness training on a one-on-one
basis online. Personal training sessions can be downloaded online in
video format or mailed as a DVD. Clients can monitor their progress
and interact with their personal trainer using the virtual PT website.
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Vrome
Vrome Electronics uses smart sensor technology for street pillar boxes to
detect a variety of mail such as explosives and hazardous chemicals to ensure
efficiency and a safer environment". |
Workshed
With increasing population density we are losing the quintessential Aussie "back
shed". WorkShed will provide
individuals with the use of a fully equipped, supervised and safe metal and
woodworking workshop, along with space to store projects. It will be
an opportunity to work on things from fixing the mower to building a kit
car or a set of book shelves in a relaxed social environment.
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