Opening Today: CivVic Labs Victoria Challenge Experience
The CivVic Labs Experience Victoria Challenge, a six-week bootcamp focusing on technology solutions for Victoria's tourism, hospitality, and events sectors, has officially opened for expressions of interest. Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in participating are encouraged to register their startups or projects through the CivTech Alliance or GovTech Global Alliance websites.
The Challenge is designed for startups and entrepreneurs who aim to enhance Victoria's tourism, hospitality, and events sectors through innovation. Participants may benefit from connections to policymakers, investors, and procurement opportunities through the CivTech Alliance network, aiding in scaling and implementation of solutions.
The six-week bootcamp offers learning from industry experts, testing startup ideas with policy makers and citizens, and $12,500 equity-free funding. At the end of the experience, two teams will secure an additional $25,000 funding to bring their prototype to life.
Technology solutions may focus on creating new visitor experiences, optimizing existing attractions, increasing accessibility and safety, supporting crisis management, capturing and using data, easing travel discovery, and other transformative technologies. The Challenge is seeking solutions from Victorian startups, particularly those focusing on regional destinations.
One example of a startup that participated in a previous CivVic Labs challenge is Acumind AI, with a focus on farm safety. Another notable collaboration is between AFL great Justin Koschitzke and AI expert Leneila Lynne, who are working together on a mission to protect the health and wellbeing of Australia's farming communities.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 1pm, 21 August 2025. Further details about the challenge, including application instructions, can be found on the CivVic Labs website.
In addition, HAL Systems, a self-learning climate control tool that considers indoor temperature, solar radiation, and energy efficiency for heating and cooling commercial spaces, is a climate tech startup that has raised $850,000 in seed funding. EnAccess Maps, a platform that helps people using mobility aids find accessibility information for the places they plan to visit, is another example of innovative technology in the field.
For those seeking detailed and current application instructions, it's recommended to contact the CivVic Labs team directly via the emails or contacts available on their official site or to seek regional innovation or startup support organizations in Victoria working with CivVic Labs.
- Entrepreneurs interested in the CivVic Labs Experience Victoria Challenge should register their startups or projects through the CivTech Alliance or GovTech Global Alliance websites.
- Participants in the Challenge stand to gain connections to policymakers, investors, and procurement opportunities through the CivTech Alliance network.
- The Challenge offers learning from industry experts, testing startup ideas with policy makers and citizens, and $12,500 equity-free funding.
- Two teams at the end of the Challenge will secure an additional $25,000 funding to bring their prototype to life.
- Technology solutions for the Challenge may focus on creating new visitor experiences, optimizing existing attractions, increasing accessibility and safety, supporting crisis management, capturing and using data, easing travel discovery, and other transformative technologies.
- For those seeking support or clarification beyond the Challenge's application instructions, they are advised to contact the CivVic Labs team directly or seek regional innovation or startup support organizations in Victoria working with CivVic Labs.
