Accelerate 8

The ON Accelerate 8 cohort commenced their program in November 2023 with Bootcamp. The top 10 teams were selected through a competitive process to program through to Immersion Week in February 2024. Intensive, facilitated learning was conducted both in-person and online over the following three months. The program culminated with Investor Demo Day and the ON Accelerate 8 Showcase in June 2024, where teams pitched their ventures to the Australian public.

Catch the program highlights or watch the full showcase recording below

ON Accelerate 8 Showcase Snapshot. Representation: 10 teams, 4 people average team size, 47 participants, 32 males (68%), 15 females (32%). Industries (teams are aligned with National Reconstruction Fund Priorities): 2 in agriculture, forest and fisheries, 1 in defence capability, 10 in enabling capabilities, 4 in medical science, 1 in renewables and low emission technologies, 1 in resources, 1 in transport. Affiliated organisations: 1 in CSIRO manufacturing, 8 from universities, including Australian Catholic University, Australian National University, Griffith University, James Cook University, University of Newcastle, University of Sydney, University of Western Australia, 1 from a publicly funded research agency, Westmead Institute for Medical Research

Transcript available from: http://csiro.au/Vimeo/ON-Accelerate-8/CSIRO-ON-Demo-Day-Highlights-Reel/video-transcript

Accelerate 8 cohort highlights

Watch the recording of the ON Accelerate 8 Showcase

Held on 5 June 2024 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Hosted by Poppy Sykes, ON Innovation Program Manager, and Tennille Eyre, Executive Manager – Innovation Programs.

Our award winners for the night were Dr Grant Lynch (EMU Systems, USYD), for the 2024 Stanford Australia Foundation Award, and Dr Christine Carson (Cytophenix, UWA), for the Impactful Leadership Award.

Transcript available from: https://www.csiro.au/Vimeo/ON-Accelerate-8/CSIRO-ON-Accelerate-8-Showcase-Full-event/video-transcript

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Check out our pitch recordings from Investor Demo Day here.

Find out more about the teams

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Dragonfly Thinking

Dragonfly Thinking is pioneering a new frontier in Think Tech — harnessing generative AI to apply novel structured analytic techniques to complex policy and business problems. Seeking: Potential customer connections

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AquaTone Solutions

AquaTone Solutions is actively addressing food security by leveraging an advanced bio stimulant through a targeted delivery system. Join us in securing a healthier, happier future for your prawn populations.

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Cytophenix

Cytophenix is revolutionizing the fight against life-threatening infections with their rapid antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Seeking: Long-term partnership and investment

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Wild Yeast Zoo

The Wild Yeast Zoo revolutionises brewing with unique, health-enhancing beverages crafted from Australian wild yeast, heralding a new era beyond traditional beer and kombucha. Seeking: Funding to help drive expansion

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EMU Systems

At EMU Systems we have developed standalone devices that accurately monitor the key aspects of the local environment that determine health and productivity. Seeking: Pre-seed funding and like-minded partners

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Plasmid Therapy

Plasmid Therapy develops novel, safe, scalable, and affordable solutions to eradicate antimicrobial resistance genes from bacterial populations without disturbing the bacteria themselves or driving resistance adaptations. Seeking: Commercial partners for market expertise

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Infinite Bioworks

Infinite Bioworks pioneers the frontier of "building with biology," leveraging cutting-edge manufacturing methods to create eco-friendly products with a positive impact on our planet. Seeking: Connections with industry and like-minded investors

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ErythroSight

ErythroSight is developing novel therapeutics to treat retinal diseases using the patient's own red blood cells and has shown strong preclinical results in reducing the severity of currently incurable diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.  Seeking: Funding to help drive the next stages of growth

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Jessie Technology

Jessie Technology is a collaboration between ACU and Microsoft, working with leading aged care providers to develop a hands-free technology solution that automates data entry. Seeking: Partnerships with investors and connections with advisors

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Continuous 3D

At Continuous3D, we’re creating a future where infrastructure is built and maintained with the help of robots. Seeking: Relevant connections with industry and deep-tech investors