STARTUP MUSTER

Startup Muster is the largest survey on the Australian startup ecosystem, and this year’s report paints an encouraging picture of the sector, as well as our technological capability more broadly. The Coalition Government is committed to supporting the growth of startups. Our Entrepreneurs’ Programme is assisting businesses to commercialise and export their products and services, and has contributed to a number of successes for innovative startups. In addition, the Australian Landing Pads, le... d by Austrade, are providing our startups with a short-term base in global innovation hotspots to access networks and investment opportunities that help them to grow. I recently visited the Australian Landing Pad in Singapore to engage with the latest cohort of Australian startups, and hear about the emerging opportunities for our businesses to expand into Asia. I am pleased the Coalition Government also provided support for this year’s National Startup Policy Hack. The event brought together 160 startup industry and government representatives in Brisbane, and provided an invaluable opportunity to discuss the key challenges facing Australian startups.More