Check out the range of businesses who will be exhibiting at the 2024 Hunter Innovation Festival Conference & Showcase day on Thursday 17th October!
4id Solutions specialises in asset tracking and tagging technologies. From Health to Logistics, Compliance and Entertainment, 4id Solutions helps enterprises and businesses concerned with the movement of material assets to validate, verify and capture data with confidence. We manufacture smart tags, labels and wearables, that utilise RFID, Bluetooth and sensor technologies, to enhance traceability for your vital assets and optimise operational efficiencies.
After years of working as the National Fleet manager for companies such as Woolworths and Qube, Edwin Higginson founded Australian EVS to assist businesses transition to Zero emissions through practical solutions. Founded in the Hunter and now working nationally, Australian EVS has worked on a range of exciting projects for Commercial fleets, Councils and Utility Companies who need to reach zero emissions within 10 to 15 years. Australian EVS are also one of the leading companies who convert petrol or diesel vehicles to electric, increasing performance and reducing operating costs.
Australian Parts & Equipment (APE) specialise in adding fixing points to substrates and stock Australia’s largest range of bonded fasteners.
Bonded fasteners are essentially glue on nuts and bolts that can be cast into or bonded onto almost any surface without drilling, welding or compromising their structural integrity.
APE are also distributors of Araldite structural adhesives, Quin Global (Tensorgrip) single part adhesives and stock 3M adhesives allowing us to bond most surfaces from foam to aerospace applications.
Continuing on our ethos of suppling alternative fixing methods, APE also supply magnets, double sided tapes and other speciality fixings.
Circular PV Alliance (CPVA) is a non-profit, member-based peak industry body focused on transitioning solar energy to a circular economy through innovation, high standards and a sustainable approach to the renewable energy transition. CPVA supports a united industry-led approach to enable the self-determination of various stakeholders in this new circular market paradigm. CPVA partners with industry to undertake research to identify solutions and opportunities for the circular PV economy. In October 2024, CPVA will launch CPVA Certified, the world’s first circularity certification standard for solar energy projects along with the first CPVA Certified solar energy project.
Dantia is Lake Macquarie City’s economic development company.
We’re unique in the Australian landscape, with base funding from Government and independently and commercially governed and managed. Dantia is the thought leader that drives, represents, and delivers Lake Macquarie City’s bold vision for growth and prosperity in the region. As one of the fastest growing areas in the Hunter with more than $26b annual economic output, Lake Macquarie plays a leadership role within the Hunter region. Our economic strength is built upon our diverse landscape and natural resource base.
We are design renegades, straight-talkers, and problem solvers who partner with SME’s, corporates, and startup businesses to design, manufacture, and launch their products.
Even though we are product designers, we invest in more than just the product itself. We see ourselves as agents of change that create, improve and grow businesses. We creatively solve problems for our clients and are constantly seeking new ways to innovate and bring game-changing ideas to life.
Our big point of difference is that we work across multiple industries, which gives us a unique edge and perspective on all our work. This means that when our clients trust us with their ideas, they are getting decades of experience in design, production, and manufacturing, not just in one industry but many. At Design Anthology, we don’t just deliver successful product design. We deliver end-to-end solutions that are even better than imagined.
Echidna Strip is a revolutionary, Australian-made carpet tack strip designed to enhance the flooring installation process. Made from recycled plastic, it offers superior durability and water resistance compared to traditional plywood products. Its innovative features, such as a deeper tucking pocket, efficiency edge, Echidna Burrow, and flexibility, make it faster and easier to install, reducing wear on tools and increasing overall efficiency. Echidna Strip meets the needs of installers and supports sustainability by repurposing waste materials into the built environment. With Echidna Strip, flooring projects are completed more efficiently, with greater precision, and in an environmentally responsible way.
EM Energy powers the world with nature by turning waste into hydrogen without any heat, power or bacteria.
Our technology uses waste organics, including coal tailings, brown coal and agricultural residue, and breaks them down through organic chemistry to repurpose them as soil additives. This process generates pure hydrogen instantaneously without emitting greenhouse gases. We offer an alternative way of remediating coal fines or producing hydrogen without heat or carbon dioxide.
FarmLab helps you collect and map your soil, plant and water measurements. Helping you make better on-farm decisions and access new revenue streams through environmental markets.
Our modular, autonomous technology uses insects to process food waste at scale, revolutionising the waste industry by reducing emissions and creating a circular economy. The offtake products produced, of protein and fertiliser are sold into agriculture, the highest-order of waste recovery, saving up to 97% of C02-e compared to landfill. This first-of-its-kind decentralised solution makes waste management accessible, regionalising the production of protein and fertiliser where waste can be managed without limitations on the size of the community or volume of waste. By unlocking distribution better outcomes are equally available to metro, regional and rural communities.
Green Gravity is an Australian based energy storage developer who has developed a technology that utilises heavy objects moving vertically through legacy mineshafts to exchange electrical and gravitational potential energy. Green Gravity aims to become the world’s lowest cost and most sustainable provider of long duration energy storage technology. Through its focus on the circular economy, it is leading the world in creating the future of energy from the legacy of mining
The Australian Government’s High Speed Rail Authority is planning a future high speed rail network to connect regions, cities and communities on the east coast. The first stage is a proposed high speed railway connecting Newcastle to Sydney.
Jaegersoft is a Hunter-based software consultancy dedicated to designing and engineering software solutions for startups, SMEs, and large-scale corporations across heavy industry. A software engineering team and a service, Jaegersoft is a dedicated resource that helps businesses with software product development and digital transformation efforts. Ensuring the delivery of commercially successful solutions from ideation through speed, agility, close collaboration and quality.
Leading Edge Innovations is an Australian-based company that pecialises in implementing simple solutions for complex problems. We are known for empowering our business partners with custom, innovative, and scalable technologies. Our solutions integrate some of the most advanced technologies on the market, developed by industry leaders in telematics, fleet management, assisted reality, and collaboration.
As Managing Director of Leading Edge Innovations, Kurt Barrow oversees operations across offices in Tamworth, Fiji, and Newcastle, serving clients throughout the Pacific and New Zealand. With deep industry knowledge and technical expertise, Kurt has forged strong partnerships with leading manufacturers and global experts. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the direction and development of the company’s solutions. Kurt is particularly passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to regional communities, utilizing data to automate processes, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions.
Licode is a no-code platform for building AI applications. We enable entrepreneurs and business owners to build AI products and offer AI solutions to their customers easily without developer resources.
Loop Organics are award-winning, carbon neutral, specialists in Organics Recycling and Management. We recognise the inherent value of organic materials and return these to the earth sustainably.
Loop provide economical and sustainable waste processing via our Hunter Valley Licensed compost facility, our Sydney region operations, and in the Shoalhaven.
Diverting waste from landfill, we process Liquid or Solid Food waste, FOGO, Green waste, Grease trap, Paper crumble, and Biosolids. Organics are analysed, then composted to create nutrient-rich soil amendments for use in Mine rehabilitation, Agriculture and Landscaping.
Loop Organics offer tailored, sustainable organic waste reuse solutions and Consulting services to Councils, various Intensive Food Production industries, Supermarkets, Cafes, Wastewater Utilities, and Primary Producers. Our operations include a Food Depackaging Unit.
NTP showcases the technology community today and grows it for tomorrow. As a leading tech and engineering recruitment agency founded in Newcastle and The Hunter, we’re proud to support and grow Newcastle’s thriving technology community.
Founded in 2020 by James MacDonald and Linda Apostolidis, who bring 25+ years of combined experience, we’re dedicated to helping local enterprises, startups, and product companies find the best talent in the tech and digital space.
In 2024, we expanded even further, launching an engineering practice to better serve our community. We’re passionate about connecting tech leaders, showcasing events, and fuelling innovation across the East Coast of Australia.
For over 25 years, leading Newcastle creative agency Out of the Square (OOTS), has been a catalyst for business growth and innovation in the Hunter region. As a key sponsor and exhibitor at the 2024 Hunter Innovation Festival, OOTS actively supports entrepreneurs through their self-funded passion projects like ‘Region Ready’ (regionready.com.au) and the ‘Innovation Ready’ video series, offering valuable tools and insights. Their enduring commitment to local advocacy and innovation has earned them an unprecedented three ‘Contribution to the Region’ awards from Business Hunter, highlighting their vital role in driving the region’s economic growth and enabling businesses to scale and thrive in a future-focused marketplace.
This year they again ‘defy exceptions’ and bring perhaps the ultimate innovation a DeLorean Time Machine to the festival for photo opportunities and a chance to win a lap of Newcastle.
At SAPHI, we develop and integrate cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation and efficiency for a range of industries such as mining, heavy industry and government. Our Shellshock AI system leverages AI imaging and edge computing to provide real-time insights, even in the most challenging environments. By delivering solutions across AI imaging, smart operational technology, and seamless hardware-software integration, SAPHI empowers organisations to make data-driven decisions, optimise operations, and address evolving challenges with agility.
Senquip manufactures rugged, user programmable telemetry devices that connect industrial sensors and systems to the Senquip Portal or a server of your choice.
SierraTek Global is an award winning proud Australian Company dedicated to the agribusiness sector providing technical and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of their customers.
The SierraTek team are strategically positioned to supply technology and services to the Australian and International markets. SierraTek’s core strengths are Electrical Engineering and Process Control, Industrial PLC Programming and Automation, Software Development and Project Management with many decades of experience servicing and supporting industry with the supply of world class solutions.
SierraTek is also a major supplier and developer of smart progressive solutions from the sensor in the field, advanced control systems, and our SierraNET platform for controlling and monitoring our customers assets.
From Imagination to Innovation.
The Mutual Bank is based in East Maitland and we have been helping Hunter people thrive since 1888.
As the name suggests, we are a mutual bank, owned by our Members. That means we put people before profit by investing in products and services for Members and supporting our local community.
The Mutual Bank offers choice and convenience for your banking with innovative digital solutions and award-winning products and customer service. Visit themutual.com.au
Delivered by UNSW and the University of Newcastle, the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) is moving circular economy and clean energy technologies out of the lab and into Australian manufacturing. We are looking to partner with trailblazing business, industry, research and education partners committed to scaling the circular economy and fast-tracking the energy transition.
As the State Sales Manager at TXM Lean Solutions, I have over 20 years of experience in helping businesses achieve operational excellence using Lean solutions. I lead a team of consultants who deliver tailor-made Lean implementation and project management services across a range of industries and sectors, such as manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, and services.
I also have expertise in Lean methodologies and tools, such as Lean Facility Layouts, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Industry 4.0, and Lean Training. I have successfully managed and secured multiple contracts and projects for TXM Lean Solutions, enabling our clients to improve their efficiency, productivity, quality, and profitability. I am always eager to learn new skills and techniques, and to share my knowledge and experience with others. My mission is to drive growth and efficiency for SMEs using Lean Methodologies.
Yurruga is an Indigenous business established to provide a culturally safe workplace for First Nations people to develop careers and skills providing solar energy circular economy services to the burgeoning renewable energy sector. The circular economy has a deep alignment with Indigenous ways of living that sustained a thriving First Nations society for thousands of years. Based in Dubbo in regional NSW in the heart of the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, Yurruga is developing a custom designed facility to receive, recycle and repurpose decommissioned solar PV panels, creating local employment opportunities and supporting growth of domestic manufacturing capabilities and other sustainable industries.