The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) 2025 launched in spectacular fashion with the Investor Ready Pitch Night, co-hosted by Scalare Partners and the ATC and graciously hosted by Fishburners.
The energy in the room was electric, with over 400 registrations and more than 60 applications, setting the stage for an exciting night of pitches from four standout startups. Each founder brought their vision, passion, and cutting-edge technology to the forefront, impressing both the audience and our expert judging panel.
Congratulations to Our Winners!
A special round of applause for Capyble (Co-CEO/CPO Cameron Cliff & Co-Founder/CTO Tiffany Guan) and Minima (Founder/CEO Sergii Kozyrev), who secured a free one-month membership at Fishburners. Their innovative solutions stood out in a highly competitive field.
We also want to recognise Verbalate (CEO/Co-Founder Grant Davies) and Secolve (Director/Chief Growth Officer Belinda Noel for their outstanding pitches. Each of these companies is making waves in their respective industries, and we’re excited to follow their journeys.
THE EVENING'S HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM OUR JUDGES
The night wouldn’t have been complete without our exceptional panel of judges, who challenged the founders with thought-provoking questions and provided valuable feedback.
Thank you to:
Dr. Melina Georgousakis (Founder, Franklin Women)
David Rowe (Head of Ventures, 1835i)
Benjamin Bray (Managing Partner, Nakatomi)
Their expertise and keen insights added immense value to the event and underscored the competition’s commitment to nurturing high-potential tech ventures.
A special thank you to Greg Woollett, who shared his experience as an ATC Mentor in last year's competition.
Along with a pool of more than 200 Mentors, Greg volunteered his time and expertise to provide objective input and guidance to semi-finalist (and eventual category winner) UAM Tec as they prepared their Business Plan for part of the Judging process.
Don't miss the exciting announcement from Scalare CEO, Carolyn Breeze:
WHY THE ATC MATTERS
Since 2010, the Australian Technologies Competition has built an alumni network of over 400 semi-finalists, many of whom have gone on to achieve remarkable success. With a mission to identify, mentor, and accelerate Australia’s most promising technology companies, ATC provides a gateway to invaluable investor connections, expert mentoring, and industry recognition.
Applications Now OpeN - opportunity for $100,00o investment!
The search for Australia’s top tech innovators is officially underway! If you’re developing groundbreaking technology with global potential, now is the time to apply. The ATC offers the backing, support, and platform you need to scale your business and make an impact.
As we celebrate 15 years, we're revving up this year's program with new award categories and the opportunity to nominate standout companies and founders to participate. This is where Australia’s top deep tech and scaleups compete for industry recognition, investor connections, and the resources to take their ventures to the next level. Funding, mentorship, exposure – it all starts here.
Apply now for the chance to:
Validate your tech
Road test your business plan
Achieve industry recognition & accolades
Gain mentoring and coaching
Build connections with potential investors, partners and fellow innovators
Receive guidance on grant applications, entrepreneurial support services, overseas tech commercialisation, and more!
NEW AWARD CATEGORIES
To recognise the wave of innovation and impactful contributions shaping various sectors in recent years, we've expanded our award categories to include:
🏆 Best Regional Technology
🏆 DeepTech
🏆 Female Founder Led Start-up
🏆 Pre-Revenue Technology
🏆 State Award
🏆 Young Founder (Under 30)
HOW TO APPLY
🏆 Think your tech has what it takes?
Applications are now open, and your entry might be eligible for a $100,000 investment!
🙌 JOIN US! If you are interested in being involved in ATC25 as a partner, sponsor or mentor, please send your expression of interest to the ATC team.
Don't miss this opportunity to be showcased, supported and mentored.
Stay tuned for more updates, success stories, and upcoming events as we continue to celebrate and support the incredible talent driving Australia’s tech ecosystem forward.
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About the Australian Technologies Competition
The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) is a national growth program and awards program designed to showcase and promote innovative Australian technologies with global growth potential. The competition is open to Australia-based technology companies across various sectors including clean energy, fintech/regtech, medtech, critical technologies, advanced manufacturing, social impact and more.
Successful entrants will have access to connect with investors, mentors, and industry experts, ultimately helping you to scale and grow your businesses. Semi-finalists receive mentoring, intensive MasterClass sessions and networking opportunities, while finalists have a chance to pitch their technology to a panel of judges and ultimately become an awards category winner.
Now in its 15th year, the ATC, previously owned by Impact Tech Ventures, has produced more than 400 alumni and supported numerous technology company success stories.
About Scalare
The Australian Technologies Competition is owned and operated by Scalare Partners.
Scalare Partners is an early-stage technology investor and business advisory firm focused on supporting early-stage technology companies who are preparing to disrupt globally to enable a smarter, cleaner, more connected future. Scalare partners with its portfolio for the long term, providing leadership and specialist expertise across a global network of skilled professionals and experienced advisors.
The Scalare Team believes real transformation and growth takes more than money, and to be successful over time, companies must not only deliver financial performance but also make a positive contribution to the community and the environment. Scalare Partners acquired the Australian Technologies Competition in February 2023 and is excited to be bringing together governmental bodies, corporate partners, investors and eco-system supporters to deliver a high-value program.
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