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Key Highlights:
Over the last six years, the Competition has generated over $250 million dollars in investment and project opportunities for Australian SMEs. It has attracted over 850 entries and 164 companies have so far benefitted from the mentoring program.
The Competition is much more than just another awards ceremony. The Top 30 companies win entry to an intensive Business Accelerator Program which provides access to expert mentors and connections to investors, customers, specialist advisors, grant programs and international markets.
“The guidance on commercialisation, funding and pitching, combined with connections across industry, finance and international markets has enabled many of our Alumni companies to make a step change in their business”, explained John O’Brien, the competition founder and organiser. “It’s a great privilege to be able to play a part in the success of Australia’s best companies.”
Previous Winners of the coveted Technology Company of the Year award have been:
On winning the 2016 award, Independent Products’ Founder and CEO, Steve Heaton said,
‘The team at Independent Products is honoured to be the overall winner of ATC16 and winner of the Smart Cities Award. It is recognition not only of the product but also in our great business model and governance.’
In 2017, the Competition is again collaborating with the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Centres to help focus the benefits towards Australia’s priority sectors and deliver growth to companies across sectors including oil & gas, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, agriculture, medtech, biotech and cyber security.
In addition, the Competition retains its links to its environmental origins through the, Smart Cities and New Energy Awards.
The 2017 Award Categories are:
The program is supported by a diverse range of partners including:
The year will conclude with a trade mission to access Asian markets that is supported by the Government of Hong Kong.
For further information on how you can participate in the Australian Technologies Competition visit www.austechcomp.com
Media contacts: John O’Brien on 0419 826 372
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