Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs

🌟 A huge Congratulations to our 2025 Innovate at Charles Sturt Showcase Participants! 🌟

Last week's showcase was nothing short of inspiring. From bold ventures in sustainability and STEM to cultural leadership and innovation, the energy and commitment in the room was extraordinary.

To the incredible participants of both the First Nations Innovators Program and the Startup Year Program—your passion, vision, and courage are reshaping what’s possible for our regional communities. You’re not just building businesses—you’re building legacies.

👏 Thank you for sharing your stories, your solutions, and your spirit.

A special shout-out to our collaborators at The Scale Institute and to the many mentors, cultural advisors, and partners who made these programs possible.

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on the 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Marcel Julliard who is participating in the Startup Year Program. Marcel is looking to enhance the biodiversity benefits of Mangroves - through education, research and participatory opportunities to give the next generation an appreciation for this often overlooked flora.

Come watch Marcel pitch his value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://bit.ly/4dv3fKh

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Jett Williams who is participating in the Innovator's Program. Jett wants to be promoting and showcasing a drone tech startup to support Traditional Owners in better land management.

Come watch Jett pitch his value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://events.humanitix.com/fnip-showcase-2025

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Haylee Murrell who is participating in the Startup Year Program. Haylee is looking to create an onboarding program for new farm employees so they can “hit the farm running” when starting a new job. Not only will this assist the farmers in time savings, it will hopefully give more graduates a pathway to a career in Agriculture.

Come watch Haylee pitch her value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://bit.ly/4dv3fKh

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Hayden Farr who is participating in the Innovator's Program. Farrout Bricks is a business created by Hayden, a First Nations-led innovation, building an AI-powered LEGO warehouse using robotics, automation, and custom software to revolutionise how secondhand LEGO is sorted, processed, and sold.

Come watch Hayden pitch his value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://events.humanitix.com/fnip-showcase-2025

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Deborah Munson who is participating in the Innovator's Program. Baagi Milaygiin - Grandmothers Spirit is a proudly Aboriginal-owned wellness business founded by Deborah, a Gomeroi/Dharug woman. Grandmothers Spirit blends generations of cultural knowledge with native bush medicine to create healing products that nurture body, mind, and spirit.

Come watch Deborah pitch her value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://events.humanitix.com/fnip-showcase-2025

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Ellie Buchanan who is participating in the Startup Year Program. Ellie is helping regional young adults who want to be involved in decision making by equipping them with the skills and confidence to claim their seat at the table.

Come watch Ellie pitch her value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://bit.ly/4dv3fKh

Join The Scale Institute and Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs on 11 June 2025 at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate two programs: First Nations Innovator's Program and Start up Year - Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Introducing Tatum Moore who is participating in the Innovator's Program. Tatum is building a consultancy business (facilitating workshops, meetings, events, public speaking and First Nations Advisory) to deliver impactful and meaningful services.

Come watch Tatum pitch her value proposition at the Riverina Playhouse. This is a free event and limited seats are available so register now https://events.humanitix.com/fnip-showcase-2025

Join us on Wednesday 11 June at the Riverina Playhouse Wagga Wagga for an inspiring evening as we celebrate The First Nations Innovator's Program and the Australian Government’s Startup Year initiative.

Innovate at Charles Sturt Showcase 2025 Celebrate First Nations innovation at our showcase event, where Indigenous entrepreneurs share ventures blending culture with modern business insight.