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‘Business for good’ community a valuable part of ecosystem
November is Social Enterprise Month 2023, and a timely moment to reflect on the growing community of social enterprises in the New England North West - a valuable part of the region’s business ecosystem…
Unveiling the UNE SMART Region’s Inland Innovators Program 2023/2024
The upcoming Inland Innovators Program is expected to build upon these achievements by announcing a 12-month line-up of events designed to spur growth and innovation across primary production, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, circular economy, and value-added food products in the New England North West.
Zondii named Australia’s Best Regional Startup
UNE SRI Founder Zondii was recently named the best regional startup in Australia. Zondii uses handheld scanning technology to detect the fibre thickness of wool, aiding farmers with stock decisions for better genetics and breeding…
Back Stories event shines a light on New England’s innovative educators
‘Innovating Education & Educating for Innovation in NENW’ was the fourth Back Stories of Innovation event for 2023, and shone a light on some of this region’s innovators impacting education and training…
LEVERAGE 2023 Session Two
Leverage program participants reunited in August for an intensive two-day session in Tamworth…
UNE SRI introduces young people to business during Oorala Experience Days
High school students from across the state learned more about business, innovation and entrepreneurship when they came to NOVA as part of the Oorala Aboriginal Centre’s Experience Days…
UNE SRI internships deliver outcomes for students
More than twenty students completed paid internships with UNE SMART Region Incubator in 2022-23, and all have used that experience to progress their studies, find employment, and explore opportunities to begin their own startup…
Changing the world from regional NSW
Four UNE SMART Region Incubator founders based in Armidale but making international impact, were recently featured in Found Regional, a young publication telling regional stories from its regional base…
An inter-connected community supporting Moree business and innovation
UNE SMART Region Incubator’s Moree programs and community were showcased in Regional Lifestyle Magazine’s Moree feature…
Agmentation 2023: supporting rural industries thrive through climate challenges
Agriculture students from Armidale, New South Wales and Laramie, Wyoming have joined forces this week to develop innovative ways to help rural communities impacted by climate change and variability…
Innovative NENW protein makers share sustainable solutions
‘Innovating for Sustainable Protein Making’ was the third Back Stories of Innovation event for 2023. Within the framework of an historical backstory and innovative research and development, protein makers shared their work…
Sweet Success at the Australian Rural Business Awards!
Walls Honey Co: Buzzing with Success at the Australian Rural Business Awards—read the inspiring story of how this family-owned beekeeping business from Nemingha became the 2023 Australian Rural Business of the Year (People's Choice) Award winner!