The home-grown South Australian company has now called on innovators and entrepreneurs to submit their proposals for ideas, projects and start-ups that can be funded, developed and commercialised in its Adelaide-based Innovation Centre.
Hills’ search for next-generation technology solutions comes with the launch today of what the company calls its ‘Pitch Day’, with applications open from today and closing on 14 October.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the Hills Pitch Day in Adelaide on 12 November, where they will be given the opportunity to present their ideas in front of a panel of commercial and academic experts.
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“Hills has always passionately believed and backed Australia’s innovation potential. Through Pitch Day, we are looking to identify and support the very best talent that Australia has to offer.
“Start-ups will be able to access funding, business assistance and the use of our Innovation Centre in Adelaide to accelerate the development of their products and services.
“Ultimately, what we want to do is help foster a really vibrant start-up culture and grow a pipeline of technology-driven products and services.”
Ison said Hills is targeting its support towards projects that fit into the priority areas of:
• Health & aged care or assisted living
• Lifestyle & well-being (wearable devices)
• Security & safety
• Data analytics
• Automation & smart home
• Communications & mobility
The South Australian Government’s Innovation Minister Susan Close said support for home-grown entrepreneurs in the early stages of developing their ideas is essential for growing a new generation of businesses.
“The State Government’s support for the Hills Innovation Centre is about creating a platform for South Australians to pitch their ideas so they can take them to the next level of development.”
For further information on how to apply for a grant, visit Hills’ innovation centre
