University Research-Industry Collaboration pushed into a new dance
In February 2022, the Australian Government released its University Research Commercialisation Action Plan to increase focus on research ready for translation/commercialisation. A combination of re-purposed and new money will support a $2.2B (over ten years) program...
Our 10th birthday gift to you: 10 tips for start-up success
It’s been a busy decade for the gemaker team. We’ve paused to celebrate our achievements and compile the following list of the top 10 things we’ve learned along the way, which we’re calling the ‘gemaker ten’. Groundwork: Remember the ‘five P principle’: Proper...
Presentation Training Insights
It started with heart palpitations. Then, clammy hands and cold feet. The last thing I remember is feeling light-headed, before collapsing on the studio floor. During my first weekend presenting on metropolitan television, I fainted. Not once, but twice. (Foolishly, I...
A time of great change: Celebrating gemaker’s 9th birthday
This month, gemaker completes its ninth journey around the sun. And what a year it’s been. Catastrophic bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic have fundamentally changed how we live and work. Almost all Australian organisations and businesses have suddenly had to figure...
Welcoming Tracey Spicer AM to gemaker
We're delighted to welcome the lovely Tracey Spicer AM to our gemaker team as Head of Media & Communications. She'll be helping share the extraordinary stories of our Australian innovators who are changing the world. Tracey is a multiple Walkley Award winning...
How to get the most out of attending an expo
Make your next expo visit a successful one with our expert tips. Spoiler alert: Most of the work happens before you arrive. Before you go Before booking an expo, do your homework and check it’s right for you. If you have an ideal customer you want to target, find the...