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Startup Gippsland

Locality: Warragul, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5644 3321

Address: 15 Napier St 3820 Warragul, VIC, Australia

Website: http://startupgippsland.com.au

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25.01.2022 DON'T MISS THE EXCITING CONCLUSION TO OUR 2020 INCUBATOR PROGRAM! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors, to build and scale their businesses, or launch their idea! At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner!... You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

25.01.2022 Don't just take our word for it ... Hear what our 2020 program finalist, Chris Plumridge from Jet Streamer, has to say! "Startup Gippsland provided a great opportunity in helping to refine my idea and launch my business. Although the masterclasses were great and informative, and the pitch night was a great opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, I felt that the real jewel in this whole experience was getting to meet so many like-minded business owners from right across G...ippsland!" Do you have an idea for a solution to a problem you're passionate about solving? You don't need the tech know-how to help make a difference! All you need is the "what" and the "why", Startup Gippsland will give you the "how"! Learn more about our exciting new 2021 program here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ Jet Streamer #startupgippsland #incubator #startup #founder #gippsland #gippslandbusiness

25.01.2022 THANK YOU TELSTRA! Sponsoring the Runner Up Prize at the Pitch Final on November 27th. The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Telstra for their generous support and sponsorship of our 2020 finalists! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.... Don't miss your chance to see our startups in action at our Pitch Final! One lucky startup will walk away with $1,000 courtesy of Telstra! Registration details can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events #sponsorship #startup #pitchshowcase #telstra Telstra Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council

25.01.2022 FINAL CALL - SECURE YOUR TICKET TO TONIGHT'S EXCITING PITCH FINAL! Join us tonight for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner!... You won't want to miss this event! We will be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, who will be discussing the importance of focus if you want to succeed! Register NOW to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

25.01.2022 COME ALONG TO OUR GIPPSLAND-WIDE PITCH SHOWCASE FINALE! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching their ideas! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors, to build and scale their businesses, or launch their idea!... At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner! But that's not all! We will be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes is a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news, and one of the top 800 most trafficked sites in the world. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, and has started six startups across three countries (US, China, Hong Kong)! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

24.01.2022 Here at Startup Gippsland, we encourage our program participants to validate their business idea to ensure that it provides a viable solution to their customers problems. Not only is validation important, but it can save you time, energy, and money in the long run. Learn more in our latest blog, where we step you through how to validate your own business idea to help you to succeed in the marketplace: https://startupgippsland.com.au/how-to-validate-your-busin/... #startupgippsland #leancanvas #leanstartupmethodology

24.01.2022 COME ALONG TO OUR GIPPSLAND-WIDE PITCH FINAL! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching their ideas! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors, to build and scale their businesses, or launch their idea!... At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner! But that's not all! We will be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, and has started six startups across three countries (US, China, Hong Kong)! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

24.01.2022 COME ALONG TO OUR GIPPSLAND-WIDE PITCH FINAL THIS WEEK! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening!... Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia

23.01.2022 Do you have a great idea for a technology based business but you aren't sure how to get there? You don't need to know how to code, how to build software, or even how to open a PDF! You just need a great idea, an appetite for success, and a willingness to learn. ... If you are ready to create an exciting new business from your idea, let the team at Startup Gippsland help you! Our new program, Tech Startup Skills Incubator, will walk you through everything you need to know, step by step! And while learning new skills can feel overwhelming, and sometimes confusing; with patience, and the right support, you can make it happen! Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ #incubator #startup #business #gippsland #techfounder

22.01.2022 You don’t need to understand technology to found a tech company. Let us support you to succeed - join the our 2021 program today! Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council ... #startupgippsland #entrepreneur #techstartup #founder See more

22.01.2022 Don't forget to register to attend free #StartupGippsland pitch events online. Registrations below:

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the TAFE Gippsland Most Improved Entrepreneur Award! One startup from each cohort won this incredible award, which was announced at the conclusion of each local Pitch Showcase over the past 2 weeks. Well done to our award winners!... - Renee Rooney, founder of Mother Deer, from Baw Baw Shire - Renie McDonough, founder of All Well and Good, from South Gippsland Shire - Stephen Noble, founder of Hugh Charles Clothing, from Wellington Shire - Brenton Crowley, founder of Mealy Mates, from Bass Coast Shire - Mariah MacInnes, founder of Content Queen, from Latrobe City - Megan Hopman, founder of Playful Paws, from East Gippsland Shire Congratulations again on your hard work over the past 12 weeks, as you built and scaled your businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland. The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank TAFE Gippsland for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. Mother Deer Hugh Charles Clothing Content Queen All Well and Good Playful Paws: Training & Wellness TAFE Gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council #startupgippsland #tafegippsland #pitchshowcase #incubatorprogram

22.01.2022 From everyone at Startup Gippsland, THANK YOU! Thank you to our incredible mentors from the Bass Coast, Latrobe, and East Gippsland Shires! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to say a BIG thank you to you all for your much valued contribution and continued support toward this year's incubator program participants!... We couldn't do what we do without you, and we appreciate your time spent sharing your knowledge, answering questions, and assisting each of our founders as they launched and scaled their businesses. Bass Coast Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council Fern & Frost BeSeen Communications Norts & Crosses Bookkeeping Corporate Health & Performance Coach Aeromedical Solutions Dystech Aerium #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #entrepreneurs #startups #mentors

22.01.2022 LOCAL PITCH SHOWCASES - HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Come along and show your support for our 2020 program participants from the Bass Coast, Latrobe, and East Gippsland shires! Each of our participants have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and workshops, and working closely with mentors, to build and scale their businesses, or launch their idea!... Join us for our online Pitch Nights as we celebrate the phenomenal journey of our participants and hear each of their business pitches. At the end of each evening, our panel of judges will deliberate and decide which two startups will progress to the Gippsland-wide Pitch Final on Friday 27th November! These virtual Pitch Nights are sure to be entertaining and inspiring, so come along and support our cohorts! Registration details and more information can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events Bass Coast Shire Council Latrobe City Council East Gippsland Shire Council Fuller Life Physiotherapy Vida Health + Wellness Restless Mama - Maternity Activewear Free 3D Hands Content On The Spot Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Gippsland Bath & Body Content Queen Grandpa Baileys Homemade Products Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startup #pitchshowcase #gippsland

22.01.2022 Hannah Green, founder of ABC Pet Services, participated in the 2020 Incubator Program. She shares her experience with us: Since joining the program, I have created a business plan to present to potential investors, and I have almost completed the prototype for my product, which will be sold to the wholesale market! ... If you've got a great business idea, let the team at Startup Gippsland walk you through the delivery. Our Tech Startup Skills Incubator will give you the skills to develop a tech-based business in just six months, even if you don't have a background in technology! Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program #startupgippsland #entrepreneur #gippsland #business

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our Baw Baw finalists! Well done Victoria, founder of Stimsims, and Michelle, founder of InSafely, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Victoria and Michelle have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland. ... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Baw Baw Shire Council #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

20.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors, to build and sca...le their businesses, or launch their idea! At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner! But that's not all! We will be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, and has started six startups across three countries (US, China, Hong Kong)! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

20.01.2022 We had an absolute blast at our Pitch Final event on Friday night! Look at just some of the awesome 200 attendees and startups who came along to support this year's finalists! Did you miss out on the fun? Watch the replay here: https://youtu.be/rzZbO5fxeTs... #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #SUGwatch #pitchfinal #gippslandevent

20.01.2022 2019 program alumni and winner of the Most Innovative Idea Award, Dr. Lucy Nijam, is the founder of Checkit, a health app which automates health checkups for its user. "Without a doubt, I would not have made any progress on Checkit without doing the program. Before starting, Checkit was just an idea. Without business or start up experience, I felt overwhelmed with all the things to consider, both in conceptualising the idea into something meaningful, let alone the prospect o...f starting a business! Innovation is a core theme behind Checkit, which aims to leverage our knowledge and expertise in disease prevention with digital technology!" Checkit is an example of a great tech-based business! Learn more about Dr. Lucy and her journey here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/checkit/ #startup #techbusiness #techfounder #gippsland #healthapp

19.01.2022 From our Startup Gippsland family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holidays filled with love and laughter! We will be back in the office from Monday 4th January, and we look forward to helping you reach your business goals in 2021!

18.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT ON SEEING SOME OF GIPPSLAND'S BEST NEW STARTUPS! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! We will also be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, and has s...tarted six startups across three countries (US, China, Hong Kong)! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

18.01.2022 Carolyn Woollard from Code Word Brain was this year's second prize and most innovative idea award winner! Hear her experience from the Startup Gippsland Program. "Throughout Startup Gippsland we talk a lot about business validation, but I’d have to say one of the greatest takeaways I’ve taken from the program is self-validation. ... It can be hard shooting for the stars as a fledgling small business owner - there are so many layers of complexity to navigate. It’s easy to feel out of your depth and overwhelmed, but Startup Gippsland manages to break it all down, and step-by-step, we get there in a matter of months - it can be fast, furious, and frenzied, but it’s always friendly, fantastic and full of support! To me, Startup Gippsland is more than just a name (or logo), it’s a collaboration between some truly dedicated, knowledgeable, generous and supportive teachers/mentors, and all the equally supportive and amazing Startups who share their journeys so willingly each week. I came into this with ideas all over the place and I’m definitely more centred now - there’s a greater flow to my business approach and I can see how things are coming together better already. I guess in the end, Startup Gippsland taught me to believe in myself and back myself! There’s no greater validation for a course than that!" If you've got a great business idea, let the team at Startup Gippsland walk you through the delivery. Our Tech Startup Skills Incubator will give you the skills to develop a tech-based business in just six months, even if you don't have a background in technology! Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ (Photo credits: Claire Davie, Gumnut Film & Photo, (Phillip Island)) #startupgippsland #entrepreneur #gippsland #business

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the incredible Gippslander's who were nominated to take part in the 2020 Victorian Regional Achievement & Community Awards. The Awards encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout regional and rural Victoria. The award presentation took place on Friday 4th December, and we want to give a special shoutout to the following Gippsland winners and finalists! - Stephanie Thoo, from Gipp...sTech, and Mat Bowtell, from Free 3D hands, finalists in the Leadership and Innovation Award. - Mat Bowtell, winner of the Regional Achiever of the Year Award. - Soilkee, winner of the Agricultural Innovation Award. - Japara Strzelecki House, winner of the Employer Excellence in Aged Care Award. - Leo op den Brouw, winner of the Community Resilience Award. - Keeley Johnson, of Keeley's Cause, and Kelly Vandenberg, of Gippsland Horse and Stock Safe Bushfire Assistance, finalists in the Community Assistance Award Congratulations to you all, and thank you for your incredible contributions toward Gippsland! You can read more about the award winners and finalists here: https://awardsaustralia.com/regional-achievement-communi// Free 3D Hands Startup Gippsland GippsTech Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards Soilkee Keeley's Cause #VICRACA #regionalinnovation #regionaldevelopment

16.01.2022 MEET RENIE McDONOUGH OF ALL WELL & GOOD! All Well and Good specialises in providing pure, chemical free, organic skin care products without the hefty price tag. Renie’s range includes bespoke products and remedies such as hemp seed oil products for sensitive skin, colloidal silver skincare products for acne prone skin, magnesium oil sprays, and anti-nausea remedies for chemotherapy patients or pregnant women. Renie is a part of our South Gippsland Shire cohort for this year...'s Incubator Program. 10 weeks into the program, take a look at what she has to say about her journey so far... READY TO GROW AND SCALE YOUR BUSINESS? Visit the Startup Gippsland Website via link in bio to learn more! @southgippslandshirecouncil @allwellandgoodorganics @allwellandgood_organics #allwellandgood#southgippslandshirecouncil #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #regionalbusiness #startup

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our Latrobe finalists! Well done Anthony and Travis, founders of Safety Campfires, and Jenny, founder of Postcode Hives, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Anthony, Travis, and Jenny have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland.... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Latrobe City Council Postcode Hives Safety Campfires #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our South Gippsland finalists! Well done Chris, founder of Jet Streamer, and Katie, co-founder of Cottage Garden Threads, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Chris and Katie have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland.... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland South Gippsland Shire Council Jet Streamer Cottage Garden Threads #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

15.01.2022 Are you considering applying for our Tech Startup Skills Incubator Program? If you've got a great idea for a business, we would love to hear from you! But you may be wondering what you could expect to achieve by the end of the program, and we don't blame you!... The 6 month Tech Startup Skills program is designed to help you clarify your idea, the problem you’re solving, your target customer, your value proposition, and how you’ll differentiate yourself from the market. You will gain an understanding of how to use tech to increase the impact of your idea, and create a working prototype to gather customer feedback. You will also learn how to deliver a clear and concise pitch to influence potential investors, customers, co-founders, and partners. Wow - how good is that?! If you determined to kick-start your idea into a fully fledged business, then let us help you. Apply now for our program: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council #startupgippsland #techstartup #incubator #founder #gippslandbusiness #entrepreneur

14.01.2022 Contrary to popular belief, you CAN launch a tech-based business as a non-technical founder! In his article published on Entrepreneur's Handbook, Dave Schools, discusses the mindset and skillset required to launch a tech startup. It's important to remember that even the founders of some of the biggest tech companies in the world -- Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google -- began as non-technical people. Through passion, commitment, education, and training, they developed the ...skills they needed to bring their vision to life! Read the article here: https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/how-to-launch-a-tech-start #entrepreneur #techstartup #techbusiness

12.01.2022 2019 program alumni and winner of the People's Choice Award, Angelo Saridis, is the founder of Urban Farmland, an online marketplace which connects landholders for urban food growing initiatives. "The program offered so many benefits to the participants including contemporary content, flexible delivery, exposure to entrepreneurs and advisers, mentoring and coaching as well as connecting up a community of founders throughout Gippsland. I found the support and guidance provid...ed crucial to my being in a position to launch my startup within the space of only 12 weeks!" Urban Farmland is an example of a great tech-based business! Learn more about Angelo and his journey here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/urban-farmland/ Urban Farmland #techstartup #business #marketplace #founder #gippsland

12.01.2022 Are you a serial entrepreneur, with a desire to create another business? Our 2021 Incubator Program is open to anyone with a great idea for a tech-based business! Regardless of whether you already operate another business, you can still apply! If you're looking to startup a new business, we would love to support you to make it happen! ... Apply now: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program #startupgippsland #incubator #startup #business #techbusiness #gippsland

11.01.2022 MEET OUR PITCH FINAL JUDGES! We are so excited to announce our judging panel for our Pitch Final, taking place this Friday night! A big thank you goes to Loretta Willaton, from Telstra, and Tim Weight, from Regional Development Australia, for giving up their time to support our 2020 finalists! ... Don't miss out on seeing our finalists in action on Friday! Registration details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Telstra The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #pitchfinal #startups #incubatorprogram #GippslandEvents #pitchshowcase #regionaldevelopmentaustralia

11.01.2022 Applying for our Tech Startup Skills Incubator Program is easy! If you've got a great idea for a business, our brand new program can help you make it a reality. The application form will take just 5 - 10 minutes to complete. Let us show you how ...

10.01.2022 It's time to turn your idea into a product that your audience will love! Did you know that the biggest mistake founders make when it comes to product development is that they build the wrong thing? Creating a clear product development process enables you to learn from your customers in the early stages of development to ensure long term success for your business! ... Learn more in our newest blog: https://startupgippsland.com.au/product-development-process/ #productdesign #productdevelopment #business #entrepreneurs

10.01.2022 HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET YET? Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors, to build and scale their... businesses, or launch their idea! At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires Jet Streamer Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our Pitch Final SECOND PRIZE WINNER, Carolyn Woollard, founder of Code Word Brain! Code Word Brain helps struggling, surviving or thriving students rapidly improve their reading and learning skills. Using a blended learning approach of both online and on-paper, Code Word Brain assists parents in creating home-learning environments that zero in and develop the skills needed for students to thrive in the classroom and throughout life. They see themselves as ...a first step in improving a child’s learning opportunities outside of what they’re already getting at school. Well done Carolyn on your incredible work in the Startup Gippsland Incubator Program over the past 12 weeks! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished in your business so far, and we look forward to continuing to watch you grow and succeed! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Telstra for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do! Telstra Bass Coast Shire Council #startupgippsland #pitchshowcase #incubatorprogram #gippslandbusiness

10.01.2022 James Muir founded Treiner, an online marketplace connecting soccer coaches with players across Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia! Since its launch in 2017, Treiner has grown exponentially, and now hosts over 3,000 coaches on the site. We sat down with James to hear more about his journey, and how he launched his own tech-startup without having a background in technology. Believe it or not, you too can found a tech-startup without the tech know-how, just as James did. The... team at Startup Gippsland can support you to make it happen, all you need is a great idea and willingness to learn! Apply now for our 2021 Program: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program Treiner

09.01.2022 THANK YOU AKQA! Sponsoring the Most Innovative Idea Award at the Pitch Final on November 27th. The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank AKQA for their generous support and sponsorship of our 2020 finalists! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.... Don't miss your chance to see our startups in action at our Pitch Final! One lucky startup will walk away with $1,000 and 6 months of mentoring from the innovation leaders at AKQA! Registration details can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events #akqa #sponsorship #startup #pitchshowcase @AKQA Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council

08.01.2022 Congratulations to our Pitch Final AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD WINNER, Bronwyn Manley, founder of Bon in the Garden! Bon in the Garden provides edible dried sprinkles to small and medium sized businesses across Gippsland. The sprinkles serve to be a natural alternative to normal sprinkles, and can be used by cafes, restaurants, caterers, cake decorators, artisan jewellery makers, and in homes by families. Bon in the Garden seeks to provide a high end product which benefits the env...ironment by using less packaging, and fewer food miles, while maintaining the garden ethos and standards at the heart of the business. Well done Bronwyn on your incredible work in the Startup Gippsland Incubator Program over the past 12 weeks! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished in your business so far, and we look forward to continuing to watch you grow and succeed! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Commonwealth Bank for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do! Commonwealth Bank Wellington Shire Council #startupgippsland #pitchshowcase #incubatorprogram #gippslandbusiness

07.01.2022 From everyone at Startup Gippsland, THANK YOU! Thank you to our incredible mentors from the Baw Baw, South Gippsland, and Wellington Shires! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to say a BIG thank you to you all for your much valued contribution and continued support toward this year's incubator program participants! ... We couldn't do what we do without you, and we appreciate your time spent sharing your knowledge, answering questions, and assisting each of our founders as they launched and scaled their businesses. Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council fullcirclebusiness Mac&Ernie social media training Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps mountNhide Pursuit Advisers Get Off The Bench - Kerryn Vaughan #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #entrepreneurs #startups #mentors

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our Pitch Final MOST INNOVATIVE IDEA AWARD WINNER, Carolyn Woollard, founder of Code Word Brain! Code Word Brain helps struggling, surviving or thriving students rapidly improve their reading and learning skills. Using a blended learning approach of both online and on-paper, Code Word Brain assists parents in creating home-learning environments that zero in and develop the skills needed for students to thrive in the classroom and throughout life. They see t...hemselves as a first step in improving a child’s learning opportunities outside of what they’re already getting at school. Well done Carolyn on your incredible work in the Startup Gippsland Incubator Program over the past 12 weeks! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished in your business so far, and we look forward to continuing to watch you grow and succeed! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank AKQA for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do! Bass Coast Shire Council #startupgippsland #pitchshowcase #akqa #incubatorprogram #gippslandbusiness

07.01.2022 COME ALONG TO OUR GIPPSLAND-WIDE PITCH FINAL NEXT WEEK! Join us for the exciting conclusion of our 2020 Incubator Program, where our top 12 Startups from across Gippsland will be pitching for a share of $8,000 in prizes, thanks our sponsors, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Regional Development Australia (Gippsland), and AKQA! We will be celebrating the phenomenal journey's of our Startups, who have spent the past 12 weeks attending masterclasses and working closely with mentors,... to build and scale their businesses, or launch their idea! At the end of the evening, our judges will deliberate and decide which Startup will be our overall winner! But that's not all! We will be joined by keynote speaker, Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes. Patrick is a serial entrepreneur, and has started six startups across three countries (US, China, Hong Kong)! You won't want to miss out on this fun, informative, and inspiring evening! Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes Telstra Commonwealth Bank The Only Straw Cottage Garden Threads Hugh Charles Clothing Postcode Hives Safety Campfires @JetStreamerPodcast Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup #akqa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia

07.01.2022 THANK YOU TAFE GIPPSLAND! There will be one lucky winner from each cohort, for the Most Improved Entrepreneur Award, announced at each local pitch showcase over the next 2 weeks! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Tafe Gippsland for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. ... Don't miss out on your chance to see our startups in action at our pitch showcases! Registration details can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events/ #sponsorship #startup #pitchshowcase #tafegippsland TAFE Gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council

06.01.2022 Applications are closing this week, so now's your chance to learn more about our new program in our 30 minute Information Sessions! If you've been considering applying for our new program, Tech Startup Skills, now is the chance to have your questions answered, and learn more about what's involved. Even if you don't yet know how you can use technology to propel your business idea, we can help and support you to find the best solution!... Come along to one of our information sessions and make your idea a reality! Register here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events/ We can't wait to see you there! Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council #startup #incubatorprogram #gippslandbusiness

06.01.2022 THANK YOU REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA! Sponsoring the First Prize Award at the Pitch Final on November 27th. The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Regional Development Australia for their generous support and sponsorship of our 2020 finalists! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.... Don't miss your chance to see our startups in action at our Pitch Final! One lucky startup will walk away with $3,000 courtesy of Regional Development Australia! Registration details can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events #sponsorship #startup #pitchshowcase #regionaldevelopmentaustralia Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council

05.01.2022 NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT! Introducing ... The Tech Startup Skills Incubator Program! The team at Startup Gippsland have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you our BRAND NEW program for 2021. ... The Tech Startup Skills Incubator Program is a 6 month program tailored toward Gippsland startups who are at the idea-stage of their tech-based business journey! Perhaps you have a great idea for an online marketplace, or an app, or a piece of software. You don’t need to understand technology to found a tech company, our new program is here to support you to succeed! Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council GippsTech #startupgippsland #gippslandbusiness #techfounder #techbusiness #entrepreneur #startups

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our East Gippsland finalists! Well done Mark, founder of Snowy River Black Garlic, and Megan, founder of Playful Paws, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Mark and Megan have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland.... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland East Gippsland Shire Council Playful Paws: Training & Wellness Snowy River Black Garlic #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our Bass Coast finalists! Well done Glenn, founder of The Only Straw, and Carolyn, founder of Code Word Brain, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Glenn and Carolyn have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland.... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council The Only Straw #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

04.01.2022 From the team at Startup Gippsland, we hope you enjoy your Melbourne Cup Day! Although things look a little different this year, we hope you take the time to celebrate with a couple of your loved ones! #startupgippsland #cupweekend #gippsland #startups

03.01.2022 THANK YOU COMMONWEALTH BANK! Sponsoring the Audience Choice Award at the Pitch Final on November 27th. The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Commonwealth Bank for their generous support and sponsorship of our 2020 finalists! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do.... Don't miss your chance to see our startups in action at our Pitch Final! One lucky startup will walk away with $3,000 courtesy of Commonwealth Bank! Registration details can be found here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/events #sponsorship #startup #pitchshowcase #commonwealthbank Commonwealth Bank Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council

02.01.2022 Farewell Steph! In bittersweet news, we announce the departure of Steph from the Startup Gippsland team, as she moves on to an exciting new opportunity. Steph has been an integral part of the program, and Startup Gippsland wouldn't be what it is today without her courage, commitment, and drive to see it come to life! ... "It's been such a great experience and privileged to have collaborated with and supported some of the hardest working and most inspiring startups, mentors, and facilitators in the region. The future of Gippsland's startup ecosystem is bright, and I look forward to continuing to champion local change-makers and entrepreneurs!" We wish you the best of luck on your future endeavours Steph, thank you for everything you have done to support our startups!

02.01.2022 You won't want to miss this keynote at our Gippsland-wide Pitch Final! Joining us will be Patrick Lee, co-founder and founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news and one of the top 800 most trafficked sites in the world! Patrick is joining us virtually, all the way from California, to discuss how to focus your idea so you can find success in your product!... "I've made a lot of mistakes in my startup career and have learned one critical lesson: focus. I'll be attending the Startup Gippsland event to share what I've learned and hopefully help some startups avoid making the same mistakes I did." Register now and secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Rotten Tomatoes #startupgippsland #pitchshowcase #incubatorprogram #gippsland #startups

01.01.2022 Meet our new Director of Programs, Stephen Angus! Stephen will be taking over from Steph to manage Startup Gippsland and our other programs in 2021 and beyond. He is an experienced executive leader and a qualified IECL coach who grew up on a farm. Stephen's focus is developing confident and effective leaders, while strengthening team and organisational ability. He has a passion for supporting emerging enterprises and helping them thrive. "It is truly a great buzz to be joining GippsTech and becoming a member of the 'SUG’ team! I know I’m joining a fantastic team and a fantastic organisation, and I look forward to getting started!"

01.01.2022 Contrary to popular belief, you can actually create a tech business without having a tech background! All you really need is a great idea, and the determination to make it happen. With some support and backing, you can turn your idea into reality, and there are other people just like you, who have done just that. ... Read the stories of a non-tech founder here: https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/how-to-launch-a-tech-start #startupgippsland #tech #founder #startup #incubatorprogram

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our Pitch Final FIRST PRIZE WINNER, Mark Johnstone, founder of Snowy River Black Garlic! Snowy River Black Garlic delivers its aged garlic to a broad spectrum of consumers, from the health conscious to the everyday person looking to try new foods from all parts of the country. Most recently, they have expanded their production and storage capability in anticipation of continued growth. They have received a number of enquiries from overseas and see these as... the opportunities they need to see the business grow to become the leading manufacture of Black Garlic in Australia. Well done on your incredible work in the Startup Gippsland Incubator Program over the past 12 weeks! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished in your business so far, and we look forward to continuing to watch you grow and succeed! The team at Startup Gippsland would like to personally thank Regional Development Australia - Gippsland for their generous support and sponsorship of our hard working startups! Without organisations such as yourselves, we wouldn't be able to do what we do! Snowy River Black Garlic East Gippsland Shire Council #regionaldevelopmentaustralia #startupgippsland #pitchshowcase #incubatorprogram #gippslandbusiness

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our Wellington finalists! Well done Stephen, founder of Hugh Charles Clothing, and Bronwyn, founder of Bon In The Garden, on making it through to our exciting Pitch Final on November 27th! Stephen and Bronwyn have worked hard over the past 12 weeks, building and scaling their businesses alongside the mentors, facilitators, and special guests of Startup Gippsland.... Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pitch Final where the judges will be choosing an overall winner! Come along to this exciting, fun, and interactive night, and support this year's startups. Register here to secure your free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/startup-gippsland-gippsland Wellington Shire Council Hugh Charles Clothing #boninthegarden #startupgippsland #incubatorprogram #gippsland #pitchshowcase #entrepreneur #startup

01.01.2022 It's not too late to apply for our new program! Do you often fantasise about becoming your own boss, and putting your stamp on the world? Do you have the "why", and a great idea, but you're missing the "how"?... Our team at Startup Gippsland are here to help you make it happen! Our exciting new 2021 program, Tech Startup Skills Incubator, is the perfect solution for helping you launch your technology-based business idea! In this 6 month program, you will get the support and guidance you need to turn your idea into something of real value to your customers. Whether you're a solo founder, or in a team, this is the program for you. This is your last chance to apply for our program, and launch the business of your dreams! Apply here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/sug-form-page/ #incubator #startup #business #gippsland #techfounder

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01.01.2022 Have you got a great business idea - but you’re missing the tech know-how to make it happen? Believe it or not, you don't have to know anything about technology to take part in our new 2021 program! In fact, the program is designed specifically for people with no prior technology knowledge! We’ll be teaching you all of the skills you need to launch your tech-idea, whether it's an online marketplace, app, piece of software, or something else. Over 6 months, you'll learn all a...bout social media, SEO, online forms, websites, plug-ins, and much, much more! All you really need is a great idea, the willingness to learn, and the determination to make your business a reality! Applications are now open for the 2021 program. Learn more here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/program/ #startupgippsland #incubator #startup #business #techbusiness #gippsland

01.01.2022 We're back in the office! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful holiday break with your friends and family. Now that our team is back in the office, we are ready and waiting to help you make your business goals a reality in 2021! ... Do you want to learn more about what's on offer? Be sure to head to our website: https://startupgippsland.com.au/ #startupgippsland #gippsland #entrepreneur