An open invitation has been issued to start-ups that are focused on creating game-changing solutions in intelligence performance to be part of the next cohort of the Future Technology Program, organised by Stone & Chalk and KPMG Australia.
The program combines access to the largest innovation community in Australia at Stone & Chalk with KPMG’s expertise and knowledge, offering start-ups access to strategic support to accelerate their growth.
For this cohort, the program will focus on early-stage founders building technology that enables businesses, governments, and other organisations to maximise and improve performance and productivity across all areas of their operations, enabling them to address the challenging economic climate that has put immense pressure on their productivity, business performance, and revenues.
“Most organisations are seeking to drive strategic growth, without compromising customer experience or business performance,” Karen Parkes, Partner-In-Charge for Customer and Operations Consulting at KPMG Australia, said. “Times are challenging at the moment, with relentless cost pressures, crowded competition and increasing customer expectations. Clients need a data-driven, AI-enabled way of continually enhancing performance and delivering outcomes.”
Five start-up founders and their teams will be chosen and will receive complimentary residency for 12 months at one of Stone & Chalk’s start-up hubs located in Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide. They will also receive guidance and support from KPMG mentors and industry leads who can facilitate client introductions and industry conversations to provide start-ups with the resources and support they need to grow.
The program is seeking applications from start-ups building technology in intelligent performance, including but not limited to solutions that drive operational excellence and business performance improvement; reinvention of service delivery and customer centricity; next-generation business transformation solutions; business intelligence, data-driven insights, and decision-making; digital twins; artificial intelligence (AI), AI workforce & agents; intelligent automation; and smart asset solutions.
Eligible businesses must be at Series A or an earlier funding stage and are already operating in Australia at the time of application, or commencing operations by 30 June 2024
Since 2022, 15 start-ups have participated in the Future Technology Program and have gained support to raise capital, enter new markets, and engage new customer segments.
“We’re excited to play a part in supporting the next generation of start-ups who will shape the future,’ Stone & Chalk Group CEO, Chris Kirk, said. “Offering early-stage start-ups the opportunity to address the most pressing challenges faced by modern businesses will be key to enabling businesses, governments and other organisations to maximise and improve performance and productivity across all areas of their operations.”
Applications will close on 26 April. Offers will be made in early June, with the program to commence in July.
