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Annual Report 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 Contents 6 Achievements 2016/17 7 About the ICC 8 About our Partners 10 Executive Summary 12 Supporting Students 14 Match Studio 16 Supporting Startups 18 ICC Supported
Achievements 2016/17 About the ICC About our Partners Executive Summary Supporting Students — Match Studio Supporting Startups — ICC Supported Companies — Venture Catalyst — Workshops, Seminars and Events Supporting Business Growth UniSA Professional Services Communication & Media Key Staff ICC Governance 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 22 26 30 32 34 36 37
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workshops, seminars and events
event attendees
website hits
startup companies hosted
company founders supported
new startup companies funded
UniSA FTE staff hosted
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Established in 2015, the Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) is a strategic partnership between the University of South Australia, the South Australian Government and DXC Technology (formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprise) to support technology-based incubation and business growth in South Australia. Located in the heart of the Health and Biomedical Precinct in the Western End of Adelaide, the ICC engages with the community through the delivery of targeted workshops and programs which draw on the research and professional expertise of UniSA and our partners, to support new business to start and existing businesses to grow. Vision A place of choice for entrepreneurs, small to medium enterprises, industry and research to collaborate, engage and test new ideas, resulting in the creation
economic prosperity for the State of South Australia. Mission To accelerate and support the creation of new and the growth of existing businesses in South Australia by providing funding, support and access, for entrepreneurs, students and small to medium enterprises, to local and global services, knowledge, and the commercial expertise of the University
Government.
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DXC Technology
In April 2017 the IT Services division of Hewlett Packard Enterprise merged with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) to form a new entity, DXC Technology. As a combined entity, DXC Technology has been harnessing the brightest people and best ideas to bring innovation to Australian people and value to the Australian economy for 50 years. DXC provides Australian businesses with best-in-cloud, mobility, security services, application development, IT services, big data analytics and business process services across a range of
future of education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and about developing future industry leaders.
University of South Australia
UniSA is Australia’s University of Enterprise, engaged with the world and responsive to its
to being innovative and an enterprising
connect with industry providing a pathway for real world experience while also providing a space for the incubation of new ideas. The ICC also acts as a key focal point for industry engagement, providing a front door for industry to connect with the research and professional expertise of the University. Supported through the world-class Business School, it's a partnership which champions the growth of SA's business sector through a collaborative, dynamic and supportive environment.
State Government of South Australia
South Australia is forging a path to prosperity built upon innovation and entrepreneurship. Whilst advanced technologies are inherent to innovation, our agility, adaptability and creativity will be essential to exploiting new markets and scaling for growth. The South Australian Government recognises that collaboration between education, research, industry and government enable powerful new opportunities which benefit students, companies and the economy through new jobs and new enterprises. The ICC epitomises these types of partnerships serving as a key resource within the support network, to connect students and entrepreneurs with innovation-driven businesses to spur new high-growth enterprises.
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Also in the area of education, we extended our partnership with Business SA for the South Australian Young Entrepreneur Program (SAYES); while Match Studio – which connects UniSA students, academia and industry through real-world projects - broadened their scope, and are now working with students from across the University’s 45 disciplines, providing the opportunity for industry to tap into the expertise of a more diverse range of students. The Centre for Business Growth continued to expand renaming to the Australian Centre for Business Growth (AUCBG) in 2017. Working with small and medium-sized companies in the growth phase, the AUCBG delivers programs to CEOs and their executive teams, providing the knowledge and skills they need to develop as leaders, accelerate company growth and compete in a global market place. The Centre is now acknowledged as a world- class resource, with an outstanding record of business acceleration. We were privileged to host international speakers during the past year including John Herlihy, Vice President and Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa of LinkedIn; Brad Feld and David Cohen from Techstars; and Craig Davies, former Head of Security for Atlassian and now CEO of Australian Cyber Security Growth Network. Our sessions with these experienced innovators provide our audience with considerable insights into their work. Our Venture Catalyst initiative, which we are proud to collaborate on with the South Australian Government, supported three new startup companies including MAATSUYKER, Blend Etiquette (formerly Snake Oil Tonics) and Analytix Software. Since receiving funding, these startups have been accessing the support from the ICC to develop their ideas further. Providing the space, facilities and networks to incubate a good idea can be vital for the successful outcome of our startup companies. As we get ready to move into the Health Innovation Building in early 2018, we will continue our partnership with the South Australian Government and DXC Technology, to bring supportive programs and collaborative opportunities to
forward to working with our stakeholders to achieve further growth over the coming year. Innovation has always been important for economic development and now more than ever, as the traditional pillars of Australia’s economy – mining, agriculture and infrastructure development – are displaced by high value manufacturing and knowledge intensive services, embracing innovation into business strategy is critical. Innovation
is the translation of idea to opportunity and is at the heart of the University and Business School Strategy.
This past year has seen the Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) concentrate on unlocking the resources
businesses to start, and existing businesses to grow. We are fortunate to be part of such an enterprising university with talented graduates, strong research and areas of expertise that the ICC can use to support those businesses who engage with us. In its second year of operation, the ICC focused on establishing a programmatic approach to engaging with the community while still supporting the existing activities through our key partners. Our engagement activities continue to see our reputation grow as the place to collaborate, to explore new ideas for business, to support small-to-medium-enterprise innovation while providing a pipeline to commercialisation opportunities. In the area of education, a highlight from the past year has been welcoming the new innovation degree. This degree – the Bachelor of Innovation (Honors) – began with a cohort
innovation, entrepreneurship and project leadership.
Jasmine Vreugdenburg ICC: Manager
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SAYES graduating class of 2016
13 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 The Bachelor of Innovation (Honours) offers students a high-value opportunity to develop their capabilities in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and project/venture leadership - building upon existing skills. This is done in such a way as to enable students to hold not only their ‘discipline-orientation’ as a result of their involvement in their core degree but also take a broader and more strategic approach to problem-solving, including collaboration with other disciplines. The program is highly experiential, multi- disciplinary and industry-based. It was created for those who will be change-makers. It is ideal for those driven by a sense of purpose and possibility; who are relentlessly curious and prepared to ask new questions; and who intuitively know there must be better ways to address our society’s challenges; and that untapped opportunities await those prepared to explore, experiment and learn by practice. The ICC hosted the Innovation Degree providing a learning environment where the students are exposed to startup companies and those attending growth workshops.
Bachelor of Innovation (Honours Degree) South Australian Young Entrepreneur Scheme
The South Australian Young Entrepreneur Scheme (SAYES) provides young people 18-35 with the training and guidance to make their business ideas a success. SAYES assists participants to develop the skills and confidence to implement their business ideas and further enhance an already established
participants learn how to analyse and develop strategies for their business, resulting in the production of a full business plan before graduating. During 2016-17, the ICC continued to support the program by providing access to facilities and a high-class training environment for
participants of SAYES through access to our workshops and provided hot-desking space for the winner of the pitch competition from the graduating class of 2016.
“Business SA and the SAYES Program have greatly appreciated the ongoing support of the ICC with the 2016 group of program participants. We look forward to continuing collaboration.”
— Kerry Sutton, Manager Learning Sections, Business SA
Over the last year, the ICC continued to build upon the delivery of innovative education to both students and members of the community. Early in 2017, the ICC welcomed the new Bachelor of Innovation degree, which focuses on equipping students with capabilities in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and project
experience connecting students with industry through projects that help to find solutions to real world problems, expanded their remit to include students from all of the University’s 45 disciplines. We also extended our partnership with Business SA for the South Australian Young Entrepreneur Program (SAYES) which provides entrepreneurs with the basic skills and knowledge to start and run a startup or small business.
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#StopISILation
The #StopISILation project formed part of a global competition run by the US State Department and Facebook to develop a peer-to-peer social media campaign to reduce the risk of youth drifting into violent
team of 16 students from disciplines including journalism, marketing, graphic design and IT, came together to form a mock public relations agency called The Link Collective. Working closely with News Limited, the team created and delivered a detailed communications and social media strategy aimed at overcoming community segregation and social isolation – recognised as key causes of the popularity of the global militant movement known as ISIS or ISIL. The overall message of this campaign was to encourage all members of the community to ‘link up’ and challenge extremism. The campaign #StopISILation achieved a social media reach of over 1,475,604 and was shortlisted to the finals in Washington DC.
DST Group Project Remediation & Renovation of Workspaces
The Department of Defence, set Match Studio students the challenge of converting six buildings, previously used as a munitions factory, into new workspaces. Supervised by industry mentors Nick Tridente and Brett Abroe from Tridente Architects, a team of students undertook extensive research and produced detailed design concepts and a fly- through virtual reality model of their proposals for the interior and exterior of the site. These concepts included second building skins, connection hubs, and internal and external
invited the students to present their concept to the Chief Defence Scientist. Match Studio is a collaborative student experience where students, academics and researchers from the University of South Australia can step outside of their knowledge domains to generate out-of-the-box ideas and co-create feasible innovations that address challenges faced by society. Developed and led by Dr Jane Andrew, Match Studio uses a suite of design thinking and co-design methods, to deliver outcomes in three ways:
projects linking students and industry
design thinking and co-design for and with UniSA staff, industry and community groups
research projects led by UniSA academics Match Studio projects which focused on solving a problem for industry.
Visualising Mental Health
One of the ongoing challenges psychologists face is communicating important mental health concepts to the wider community. It was this challenge that led Dr Gareth Furber to make contact with Match Studio to discuss how psychologists could collaborate with emerging designers to create engaging and informative mental health education materials for the general public. Now in its second year, this course was a 12 week co- design project between UniSA’s third year Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) students and psychologists from the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Led by course coordinator Doreen Donovan, tutors Daniel Purvis and Chris Thornton, and supported by Adjunct Lecturer Rita Siow, student design teams were tasked to develop concepts and design communication tools that would assist clinical psychologists. The concepts included children’s story books, games, pamper packs, apps, public health campaign messages and personal wellbeing kits. The prototypes were exhibited in UniSA's Kerry Packer Civic Gallery during Mental Health Week 2016 and 2017.
Concepts designed by students Rupert Piccoli, Edward Ramsey and Jacqueline Stacey working
The Office for the Ageing
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— Stemtap
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By leveraging world-class expertise in business growth, creative thinking, commercialisation and technology through UniSA and DXC, the ICC supports the lifecycle from idea generation to growth and expansion. The collaborative working environment provides a physical hub for startups to test and validate their business models and ideas before taking them to market. Our regular workshops and seminars are an accessible means for companies to learn from experts who deliver
startup journey. Our Founder Talks and networking events bring together the startup community, providing valuable support through the sharing of knowledge. A key component of this support has been partnering
community events. In the past year, the ICC supported the Department of Premier and Cabinet A-Z Zero Waste Challenge, Mass Challenge, the SA Startup Pitch for Cash at Innovation Box during the Open State festival, Startup Weekend Adelaide and GovHack, all of which saw innovative startups receive support.
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In the second year of operation, the ICC supported 33 individuals representing 15 startup companies through the provision of hot desking space, full time incubation or mentorship. Companies working from the ICC enjoy world-class facilities, including fast internet speeds, access to mentoring and expert advisers, networks and connections, which help to support their company to grow. Companies are also invited to our regular events, workshops and training, providing a formalised learning experience while networking with other startup companies. During 2016-17 we saw some of our existing startups grow including one exit. We also welcomed two new social enterprises; TABOO, which provides sustainable sanitary care and education to women in least developed countries and Lifeback, which targets men’s health and well-being.
ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 20 ICC SUPPORTED COMPANIES Teamgage founders Ben Smit (UniSA Alumni) and Noelle Smit started Teamgage in 2014 with an idea to help workplaces create a culture of continuous improvement. Recognising the significance
developed new online software that lets staff submit real-time feedback on various metrics. The immediacy of the feedback empowers employers to manage these concerns — or identify key achievements — and respond or guide business improvements in a far more efficient and effective manner than ever before. Teamgage joined the ICC shortly after their commercial launch in mid-2016 as a team of three and have since grown into a company
clients to pilot Teamgage back in early 2016. They are now working with clients around Australia including Santos, Bank of Queensland, OZ Minerals, Adelaide Football Club, Zoos SA, ACH Group, Employers Mutual Ltd and Microsoft.
Case Study: Teamgage
“By being located in the ICC, we have had access to world-class mentors whom we meet with on a regular basis,” Noelle says. “We’re also exposed to business leaders and potential clients through the range of ICC events and this expands our network and possible client base.” Looking ahead, Teamgage have plans to significantly expand their client base within Australia and into the Asia Pacific region throughout the second half of 2017. Customer Testimonial
“Teamgage has empowered team members to take responsibility for their own sense of fulfilment and contribution to the business, whilst also allowing Team Leaders to keep a watchful eye on cultural drivers and
— Alicia Carismo Learning & Development Manager, Employers Mutual Ltd
Case Study: TABOO
Social enterprise TABOO connected with the ICC in early 2017 after winning first prize at the ICC sponsored Startup Weekend Adelaide. TABOO’s mission is to sell and distribute sanitary products around Australia with 100 per cent of profits used to provide sustainable sanitary care and menstrual health education to women in least developed countries. “We will initially sell our range online so that the products can be regularly delivered to our customers’ homes,” says TABOO co-founders Eloise Hall and Isobel Marshall. “As well as the convenience and quality of
with the opportunity to transform the lives of women who desperately need it. “Through winning Startup Weekend Adelaide, we were fortunate to receive incubation space from the ICC for three months.” TABOO is in the early stages of setting up the business that they hope will soon be one of the leading online sanitary product brands in South Australia, funding projects that help women in developing countries.
SUPPORTING STARTUPS ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 22 Analytix Software joined the ICC at the start of 2017 after receiving a $50,000 Venture Catalyst grant. Analytix Software is a media compression and an intelligent video analytics company, operating in the Computer Vision
intelligence for compression, transmission and storage, and intelligently creates media formats for maximal use of the transmission network. Analytix's adaptive compression technology is currently in development, and is aimed at the next generation video transmission platforms. Analytix’s three founders – Daniel Padilla, Migel Tissera and Jhordany Rodriguez – have been utilising hot desking services at the ICC over the past year as well as accessing mentors from UniSA’s Australian Centre for Business Growth. “We have spent a considerable amount of research hours developing our platforms and systems, and we strive to offer the best in artificial intelligence research to global enterprise,” says Analytix co-founder Migel Tissera. “Since winning our Venture Catalyst grant and accessing the office space at the ICC, we have been able to develop our product further as well as save on office costs. “Being a part of the ICC has opened up networking opportunities and access to valuable workshops and seminars.”
The ICC is proud to support entrepreneurship through the delivery of the Venture Catalyst program, which is an initiative run in partnership with UniSA and the South Australian Government. Venture Catalyst encourages the creation of local startups by providing $50,000 seed funding for early-stage ventures founded by UniSA students or recent graduates. In the three years since the Venture Catalyst Fund was established, nine startup companies have been funded with a total of $433,000 in capital investment. Venture Catalyst was awarded the Best Entrepreneurial Support Initiative and People’s Choice Award at the KCA Research Commercialisation Awards held in Brisbane in September 2016 and during 2016/17, awarded funding to three companies ranging from a men’s fashion brand using super soft natural wool fibres; a cloud based machine learning company that supports advances in industries of the future; and a beverage company which uses natural local ingredients and plans to go global. Case Study: Analytix Software
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Case Study: MAATSUYKER
Australia is the largest producer of super and ultra-fine apparel wools, but one of the smallest manufacturers. After learning about the declining wool industry in Australia during his MBA at the University of South Australia, John Kellett realised that the quintessential Australian industry was in need of innovation. John Kellett decided to start his own luxury wool men’s apparel brand, MAATSUYKER, designed to address the challenges faced by this key industry and help keep the dollars in Australia. MAATSUYKER has been developed in conjunction with supply chain partners in Australia and offshore, to create high quality men’s clothing right here on home soil. Over the past year, John has been supported through hot desking space here at the ICC and was awarded $50,000 through the Venture Catalyst fund. “The best thing about the ICC is that there are
state of their development, who you can bounce ideas off and ask any questions,” said John Kellett. “The ICC has a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that has allowed MAATSUYKER to grow from a simple idea to a working and breathing business.” MAATSUYKER launches in November 2018. UniSA Bachelor of Architecture student, Lindon Lark, is the brain behind Blend Etiquette which produces a premium and bespoke tonic syrup that gives the consumer the ability to tailor the drink to their taste. Since being awarded $33,000 under the Venture Catalyst grant program, Blend Etiquette partners Lindon and Geordan Elliss, have been accessing a mentor and accountant to give them direction and support as they grow their company. “Since winning Venture Catalyst, we have had massive exposure to the entire UniSA faculty, which has aided in getting advice from various departments,” Lindon says. “The ICC has provided us with advice on getting investor-ready as well as giving advice
In that time, two jobs have been created with the potential of at least three more within the next 12 months. The grant has also helped Blend Etiquette to establish a commercial kitchen in the East End
a pallet of stock a month by the end of next financial year. Once that stock is sold, the company will be at a level where international distribution is possible.
Case Study: Blend Etiquette
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Founder Talk - What Investors Look For: Terry Gold, David Cohen and Brad Feld
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Start Smart Series
A series of targeted short seminars designed to help startups with the development of their business. The sessions are delivered by experienced entrepreneurs who are driven to support and guide the startup community.
Founder Talks
Founder Talks are a forum for entrepreneurial leaders to impart their stories to the community creating a learning environment for those who are new to the startup scene. A series of evening “fireside chats” delivered by local and international entrepreneurs exploring success, leadership, failures and execution in a Q&A format while retelling their own personal journeys.
Business Planning for Startups – October 2016 Legal Issues for Startups: The Top Tips – November 2016 Are you investment ready? – February 2017 Corporate Structure for Startups – June 2017 A-Z Challenge – October 2016 Open State: Innovation Box – October 2016 Virtual Reality – Seeing the Possibilities – October 2016 Australian Computer Society – Talk with Joseph Sweeny – October 2016 Mass Challenge – November 2016 Startup Weekend Adelaide – February 2017 Australian Computer Society – Business Architecture – February 2017 HappyCo – Agile Scrum Training – March 2017 Emerging Entrepreneurs School Holiday Startup Summit – April 2017 Unity – Virtual Reality Roadshow – April 2017 Australia Post Regional Pitchfest Information Session – April 2017 Intellectual Property for SMEs and Research – FB Rice – May 2017 Founder Talk on Why Startups Fail – Kirk Drage (LeapSheep) – October 2016 Founder Talk on How to Scale with John Herlihy (LinkedIn) – November 2016 Founder Talk on What Investors Look For with Brad Feld and David Cohen (Techstars) – January 2017 Founder Talk on Growing a Company Using Social Media with Andre Eikmeier (Vinomofo) and Ryan Gooding (Go Direct Mini Bus) – February 2017 Founder Talk on Opportunities in Cyber Security with Mohan Koo (DTEX Systems) and Craig Davies (Australian Cyber Security Growth Network) – May 2017
Community Events
Partnering with the South Australian startup network to facilitate events which bring together the entrepreneurial community is key to supporting a healthy and vibrant
the ICC partnered with a number
Microsoft Innovation Centre, the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Startup Weekend Adelaide to deliver events that support the startup ecosystem.
The ICC delivers a broad range of support programs for startups, students, aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs across all industry sectors. During 2016-17 the ICC ran a number of workshops, seminars and events targeted at supporting the startup community.
Innovation and Growth Series
A series of industry-focused workshops, with content customised to address key challenges in specific industry sectors, were developed to upskill SMEs and startups. Delivered by UniSA Business School academics paired with practitioners from industry, the practical frameworks can provide SMEs and startups with powerful tools that can be applied directly into the workplace generating immediate impact.
Tech Talks
Delivered in partnership with DXC Technology, Tech talks are high profile seminars which bring local, national and international experts to explore the latest developments and future trends in the tech space.
“Thank you all for a great event – solid turnout and Marita Cheng set the stage with her inspiring story. It was also great to work with the students from Black Friars on one of the three challenges presented by NFPs.”
— Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk, State Director, Microsoft South Australia Innovation Box event at Open State 2016
“Wow we did it – and what a huge success! So much positive feedback. Thank you all.”
— Tina Ferguson, Manager Strategic Initiatives, Office for Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet Innovation Box event at Open State 2016
Craig Davies, CEO of Australian Cyber Security Growth Network Mohan Koo, Co-Founder and CTO of Dtex Systems Donald Caldwell, Managing Director of Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Jon Soong, CEO of Makers Empire and Raymond Spencer, Co-Founder of RSVP Ventures presenting at ICC Start Smart Series: Are you investment ready? John Herlihy, Vice President and Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa of LinkedIn
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The Australian Centre for Business Growth delivers world-class Growth Assessment Clinics and Business Growth Modules that enable CEOs/MDs and executives of small and medium-sized companies learn how to build and lead companies that deliver sustained growth in revenue, profit, jobs and exports.
The Centre’s core activities are delivered through the ICC facilities which has hosted more than 600 CEOs, executives, world- renowned entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and members of the South Australian business community. One month after opening its doors, the Centre launched the first Business Growth Program funded by ANZ and delivered a series of
Sydney to 35 CEOs of small and medium companies. Since then, the Centre has delivered Clinics to 158 ANZ customer companies and has delivered Growth Modules to over 60 executives in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Two years on, the first ten companies to complete the 9-month ANZ Business Growth Program reported an aggregate 100% increase in profit, 93% increase in revenue, added 146 jobs and are exporting to 15 countries. The Centre will complete the third ANZ Business Growth Program in August and is currently exploring ways to deliver its programs to even more CEOs around Australia, including those in regional areas. In June 2017, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and its judging panel of 28 representatives of universities and corporations awarded the Australian Centre for Business Growth and ANZ a silver award, in recognition of their unique and very successful partnership. The Centre Director and ANZ Chair in Business Growth, Dr Jana Matthews says the business growth program is attracting increasing numbers of CEOs who want to learn how to grow their companies. Since June 2014, the Centre has worked with over 300 companies, more than 90% of whom say they would recommend the Centre’s programs to other CEOs who want to grow. Thanks to support from the SA Government and Foundation Partner ANZ, the Centre has experienced exponential growth over the past 18 months - from a team of four to a team of twelve. They expect to continue this growth and expansion interstate over the coming six months.
Dr Jana Matthews, ANZ Chair in Business Growth Director: Australian Centre for Business Growth delivering a Growth Clinic at the ICC
Growth Clinics
Growing SA Companies Program
Growth Module
ANZ Business Growth Program
Breakfast Events
Adelaide City Council
Growth Modules
Growing SA Companies Program
Accelerate & Scale Program
Workshops, Seminars and Events
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Partner Engagement Team
The Partner Engagement Team streamlines access for industry partners to a wide range
available across UniSA. The team focuses on making it as easy as possible to do business with UniSA – ensuring that the programs and activities are appropriate to their needs, and able to deliver the outcomes anticipated. During the past year, the team has used the collaborative environment in the ICC to facilitate key strategic partnerships with large corporations including the National Heart Foundation, Trajan Scientific, Seeley International, the Asset Institute, Microsoft Innovation Centre and the councils of Unley and Salisbury. The team also played a key role in helping to connect the startup and small business community with research expertise across UniSA.
UniSA Ventures
As the technology commercialisation arm
Ventures collaborates with researchers and industry to translate research outcomes into commercially viable products which have a positive social impact. Key services offered by UniSA Ventures include commercial assessment, Intellectual Property (IP) advice and protection, technology licensing, capital raising and spin-out company formation.
UniSA Ventures works with the ICC to provide valuable support and advice to companies and startups working at the ICC.
— John Herlihy
LinkedIn Vice President and Managing Director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa Presenting at ICC Founder Talk on How to Scale
Enterprising Partnerships – Official launch between the University of South Australia and Helping Hand held at the ICC
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1/08/2016 Venture Catalyst steering alumni's to success UniSA Alumni Update Online 1/09/2016 UniSA's Venture Catalyst Australia's best entrepreneurial program UniSA News Online 16/09/2016 SA's Unleashed 2016 winners list The Advertiser Online 19/10/2016 Investors have tipped $1 million into Adelaide hologram company Voxon Photonics The Advertiser Online 4/11/2016 Snake Oil Tonic Interview Radio Adelaide Radio 1/12/2016 UniSA's youthful boast for business InnovationAus.com Online 9/12/2016 Suits, software and snake oil scoop prizes at awards The Advertiser Print & Online 9/12/2016 University of South Australia names winners of latest Venture Catalyst seed funding program Startup Daily Online 12/12/2016 Sowing the seeds to start-up success on ICC's first birthday UniSA News Online 12/12/2016 Sowing the seeds to start-up success on ICC's first birthday Diversity Global Magazine Online 13/12/2016 The Funding Round: Online grocer, world-changing startup and wallet-replacing watch bank $6.3 million Startup Smart Online 14/12/2016 UniSA innovation celebration InDaily Online 14/12/2016 3 student led start-ups secure seed funding on 1st birthday of UniSA's innovation centre Australian anthill Online 19/12/2016 Venture Catalyst Awards Enterprise Magazine Print 10/01/2017 MAATSUYKER director John Kellet talks about wanting to get more wool producers involved ABC Rurual Print & Radio 11/01/2017 Executing growth strategies key tool for SA companies The Advertiser Print & Online 6/02/2017 Early Commercialisation Fund winners The Advertiser Print & Online 8/02/2017 City start-up network comes of age The Advertiser Print & Online 9/02/2017 The future of universities: Innovation factories CityMag Online 14/02/2017 Software takes the headaches out of shop fit-outs The Lead Online 27/02/2017 Construction of $247 million Health Innovation building hits a high; its public science centre will be called Museum of Discovery The Advertiser Online 30/03/2017 Introducing TCPinpoint City Mag Online 2/05/2017 Keeping an eye on staff morale The Advertiser Print 10/05/2017 Introducing Blend Etiquette CityMag Online
Was reported
times in the media
Rebranded
(new logo and refreshed marketing collateral)
Had over
website views ICC Twitter had
profile visits
Launched a Facebook account
facebook.com /ICCUniSA
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During the reporting period, the ICC:
ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017 The ICC is governed by a Steering Committee comprising representatives from:
Adrienne Nieuwenhuis Director Office of the Vice Chancellor and Strategic Programs Dr Andrew Dunbar Director Office of Science, Technology and Research Department of State Development Dr Jana Matthews ANZ Chair in Business Growth Director Australian Centre for Business Growth Mario Pegoli Director Financial Services & Capital Markets Investment Attraction South Australia Jasmine Vreugdenburg Manager Innovation & Collaboration Centre Dino Rossi Chief Technologist DXC Technology
University of South Australia: State Government: DXC Technology:
Innovation & Collaboration Centre
Jasmine Vreugdenburg ICC: Manager Sandra Klein ICC: Partner Relationship Manager Anthony von der Borch ICC: Digital & Project Support Officer Dr Jana Matthews ANZ Chair in Business Growth | Director: Australian Centre for Business Growth Dr Jane Andrew Director: Match Studio Dr Stephen Rodda Chief Executive Officer: UniSA Ventures Natalie Forde Head of Partner Engagement and Deputy Director: Research and Innovation Services David Paterson Industry Professor: Innovation Degree
Anthony, Jasmine & Sandra Chair
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This table shows Key Staff as of 30 June 2017.
Innovation & Collaboration Centre Level 4 Catherine Helen Spence Building UniSA City West Campus Adelaide SA 5000 icc.unisa.edu.au P: 08 8302 7368 E: iccadmin@unisa.edu.au Social: Twitter - @ICCUniSA facebook.com/ICCUniSA