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Reusing coffee cups on KI
Picturesque Kangaroo Island has been chosen as the launch site of a technology enabled pilot program for reusable coffee cups and takeaway food containers.
Australian eChallenge 2020 Winners
Meet the winning teams bringing their ideas to life as part of this year’s Australian eChallenge.
The eChallenge Grand Est Winners
The eChallenge Grand Est is a two-week European study tour designed to improve students' entrepreneurial mindset and to equip them with the skills necessary to be an effective team member and learn from failures.
Tech eChallenge winners
WIMSS has taken out first prize at this year’s Tech eChallenge. Matthew Hewett and his team have developed a new tool for farmers, which helps them more efficiently target weeds during the eradication process.
Green waste solution wins Australian eChallenge
The winning team, VitaChar, proposes the conversion of organic waste into an organic fertiliser with a simple, safe, and efficient device. Methane emissions, which contribute to climate change, would be reduced, as green waste doesn’t end up in landfill. Nutrients are returned directly to the soil, and costs and emissions associated with transport are reduced. VitaChar is proposed as being carbon negative, as it results in a reduction in atmospheric Co2. VitaChar has also won the Climate Response category and the People’s Choice Prize.
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Mentor in spotlight
Having been part of the social entrepreneurial space since 2006, Ali Uren established Kiikstart in early 2008 as skill gaps were identified in the market in terms of the execution of ideas.
People, Government, community services and private enterprise speak a lot about ideas, innovation and strategy but not enough focus is on the successful execution of these ideas into existing, new and emerging markets. Kiikstart is committed to the successful and smart execution of ideas via a creative and entrepreneurial style of learning and development. It is about not only the mere idea but more importantly the how, and seeing this through to fruition - the practical application of innovation to create change.
Ultimately Kiikstart works with others to create organisations and physical environments staff and customers want to be part of for the long term. Kiikstart creates businesses that have the ability to surprise the customer and to challenge commonly held perceptions and beliefs about what they can expect when doing business with certain brands.
