{"id":42210,"date":"2023-10-20T15:19:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/tasmanian-government-unveils-two-new-innovation-hubs-to-put-the-local-startup-ecosystem-on-the-map-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:19:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:19:32","slug":"tasmanian-government-unveils-two-new-innovation-hubs-to-put-the-local-startup-ecosystem-on-the-map-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/tasmanian-government-unveils-two-new-innovation-hubs-to-put-the-local-startup-ecosystem-on-the-map-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasmanian government unveils two new innovation hubs to put the local startup ecosystem on the map – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Tasmanian government has unveiled two new innovation hubs in Launceston and Hobart that will bring together \u201call the elements required for a thriving startup ecosystem\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Enterprize hubs, which will be provided with seed funding from the state government, will offer the resources and support needed to inspire and accelerate the next generation of students, founders and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Enterprize was officially opened by Tasmania minister for information technology and innovation Michael Ferguson on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Tasmania may be small, its startup ecosystem is vibrant, densely interconnected, well-supported and growing rapidly, which all suggest that it\u2019s going to be a regional startup ecosystem to watch over the next few years,\u201d Ferguson says.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Amazon Web Services and Google will provide access to free products, services and training at the hubs, while Startupbootcamp, muru-D and Pollenizer will be running events locally.<\/p>\n

The government funding will go towards a non-profit company that will be managing the two spaces and overall program.<\/p>\n

Startup Tasmania president James Riggall says the program is all about developing the local startup ecosystem, bringing the community together and providing hands-on mentoring and training.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis unique partnership brings together all the elements required for a thriving startup ecosystem,\u201d Riggall says.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the first time everyone will be working together with a common vision: to ensure that innovative ideas are given the best chance of success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis announcement sees a whole-of-state approach which has the full support of the leaders in the startup community, corporates, university and investors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Startupbootcamp Melbourne co-founder Richard Celm, who helped to design the Enterprize strategy and program, says the concept draws on best practice from around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cSmall startup communities with a greater concentration of activity can produce better than expected results when the right structures are in place,\u201d Celm says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been great to be able to bring lessons learnt from the best programs in Europe back to Australia, and have them so quickly adopted like here in Tasmania.<\/p>\n

\u201cI predict great things for the community down here.\u201d<\/p>\n

The initial innovation hub in Launceston will initially be a \u201cpop-up\u201d run by BSchool until a space at Macquarie House is operational in a year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

This focus on startups outside of the major cities is crucial for Australia\u2019s economic development, StartupAUS CEO Alex McCauley says.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the great economic advantages that technology can deliver to Australia is that it removes the tyranny of distance,\u201d McCauley says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is even more important in a Tasmania context. For us to capitalise fully on the vast opportunities presented by digital technologies, we need engagement all over the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis fantastic initiative will put Tasmania on the Australian startup map.\u201d<\/p>\n

For local investor Rohan Boman, the Enterprize hubs are another positive development for the burgeoning sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a local investor, what\u2019s going on in the technology space is particularly interesting at the moment because of the slowing growth in traditional industries,\u201d Boman says.<\/p>\n

\u201cTasmanian investors have invested and are interested to invest in Tasmania technology companies and innovation hubs have proven to accelerate the investment opportunities for startups within a community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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