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Our Impact

Transforming regional innovation through delivered projects and ecosystem building

Key Achievements

100+

Entrepreneurs Supported

60%

Startup Survival Rate

15

Incubator Cohorts

$1.80

Economic Return per $1

Delivered Projects

GeVentor Emergency Ventilator

COVID-19 Response

Rapid prototyping of critical medical equipment during pandemic supply chain disruptions. Produced 3D-printed valve components working with Gekko Systems and local medical professionals.

  • Emergency medical device development
  • National media coverage
  • Demonstrated regional manufacturing capability

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"It’s a great story about how the Ballarat Community is pulling together to solve a worldwide problem."

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Runway Ballarat Incubator

Ongoing Since 2018

Established and continuously delivering startup incubator programs in partnership with Runway HQ, creating sustainable business growth in regional Victoria.

  • More than 100 entrepreneurs directly supported
  • 60% business survival rate
  • Significant economic impact to region

"Eurekative has been critical to our success in delivering our program, and to the success of our participants."

Nichola Sleight, Runway Ballarat

FabLab Ballarat

Infrastructure

Co-established Australia's third Fabrication Laboratory at Federation University, providing advanced prototyping capabilities to the region.

  • Laser cutters and 3D printers
  • High-resolution milling machines
  • Regular community workshops
  • Part of $9M facility upgrade
Community Building

Created and manage the central information hub for Ballarat's tech community, connecting entrepreneurs and sharing opportunities.

  • Weekly Beacon newsletter
  • Event coordination
  • Job opportunity sharing
  • Community resource hub

"Eurekative's role in Ballarat's tech community cannot be understated."

George Fong, Ballarat tech legend

BRAIN Leadership

AI Innovation

Dr. Rob Layton serves as Chief Research Officer of the Ballarat Region AI Network, driving artificial intelligence research and development in regional Victoria.

  • Regional AI ecosystem development
  • Industry-academic collaboration
  • AI knowledge transfer to regional businesses
Fleet Management Success

Co-founded Australian-designed fleet management system that has achieved remarkable commercial success with 98% customer retention and over $250 million in customer savings.

  • Real-time GPS tracking and route optimization
  • Predictive maintenance technology
  • Driver safety monitoring systems
  • Industry-leading 98% retention rate
IoT Infrastructure

Contributing to city-wide LoRaWAN network deployment, enabling IoT innovation and smart city initiatives.

  • Connected device infrastructure
  • Support for sensor networks
  • Smart city enablement
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FireFenda Support

Safety Innovation

Supporting regional bushfire protection technology developed in Creswick, Victoria - rapid-deploy sprinkler systems for property defense.

  • Bushfire defense technology
  • 2-minute deployment system
  • Regional safety innovation

"I couldn’t of asked for a better team to work with. Eurekative’s broad range of knowledge & experience has been the difference going from concept to reality"

Tristan Clark, Director and Founder, FireFenda

Consultative Panel Member

Strategic Advisory

Dr. Rob Layton serves on the Consultative Panel, contributing innovation and technology perspectives to shape regional advocacy and strategic direction.

  • Panel member alongside 6 other community leaders
  • Direct input to board on regional priorities
  • Advancing liveability and sustainability goals
  • Bringing grassroots perspectives to strategic planning

Ecosystem Development

Education & Training

Regular workshops on 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, and programming through FabLab and Hackerspace initiatives.

Infrastructure

40-desk coworking space, boardrooms, and advanced fabrication facilities creating physical spaces for innovation.

Community Networks

Building connections between entrepreneurs, technologists, and institutions to foster collaboration and growth.

Recognition & Media

Our work has been recognized across local and national media, validating our regional innovation model.

  • The Courier - Multiple features on innovation initiatives
  • Mirage News - GeVentor ventilator project coverage
  • City of Ballarat - Official partnership announcements
  • Industry publications on regional tech development
  • Speaking engagements at innovation events
  • Thought leadership in regional development