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22/04/2026

A client wanted to build a full AI platform.
Budget: $100k+

After reviewing their business, we realised:
they didn’t need to build anything.

A combination of existing tools + better workflow design solved the problem.

Result: faster launch, lower risk, minimal cost.

Most companies are overbuilding.

07/04/2026

Technology Investment and the Instant Assent Write-off: What Australian business Owners Should Know

30/03/2026

27/03/2026

Wise Tech cut 2000 jobs.
What does this mean for Australian business owners?

17/02/2026

Capital is a strategy decision — not a milestone.

Most founders ask: "How do we raise?"
The better question is: "Do we need external capital — and what will it change?"

Before committing to capital, gain perspective.

18/12/2025

Merry Christmas🎄😁We wish you a joyful festive season and a successful, healthy New Year ahead. We look forward to working with you again in the year to come.❤️🥳

02/12/2025

On December 2, 2025, the Australian Federal Government officially launched a new National Artificial Intelligence Plan, aiming to promote the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the economy, industry, and public services, while ensuring safety, trust, and societal benefits.

21/11/2025

Using AR & AI, you can now see how products actually look on you before you buy. No more guesswork!

How it optimises their biz:

Boosts user engagement

Drives sales conversions

Cuts down on returns

Collects valuable customer data

12/11/2025

Celebrating 25 years of Cicada Innovation yesterday was inspiring. The event perfectly showcased their vital role as translators and accelerators in our ecosystem.

They masterfully bridge the gap between complex science and commercial reality, turning groundbreaking research into viable businesses. This model resonates deeply with us.

In many ways, we see ourselves as a "mini-Cicada" for early-stage startups.

While they translate frontier science, we translate your vision and complex expertise into a clear, compelling narrative for customers and investors. We help you articulate your value and accelerate your path to market.

Just as Cicada de-risks deep tech, we help de-risk your business strategy and ex*****on, providing the focus and framework to scale effectively.

Cheers to the Cicada team for 25 years of building the future. We're proud to apply this powerful translation and acceleration model to help the next generation of founders succeed.

06/11/2025

Australia's agriculture is booming with tech & sustainability leading the way. Agritech adoption is soaring, exports to Latin America grew 416%, and cellular agriculture is taking off. Huge opportunities as sector aims for $100B by 2030.

28/10/2025

Last Wednesday night, we were truly honoured to gather to celebrate Stone & Chalk's 10th anniversary, surrounded by members, investors, corporate representatives, policymakers, and partners—an incredible community that has collectively shaped Australia's innovation story.
Wishing Stone & Chalk accelerated success in reaching the goal of powering 10,000 Australian start-up successes by 2035.