Taronga Conservation Society Australia is committed to securing a shared future for wildlife and people. If you have an idea, product or service that could support Australian wildlife or the environment, Taronga wants to help you bring it to life!The HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program will help you develop your idea into a not-for-profit or social enterprise venture that has a positive impact on the environment. The program offers $25,000 value in development support, $2,000 equity-free seed funding, access to top mentors, plus the opportunity to pitch for the $50,000 HATCH Grant.Applications are now open – visit https://taronga.org.au/hatch

We know single use plastics contribute to pollution. 8 million tonnes of plastic waste leaking into the ocean each year, with only 9% of the world’s plastic being recycled. Other than the shame of too many takeaways instead of healthy homemade meals, is the shame of too many plastic takeaway containers you are left with. An avalanche of plastic containers threatening to fall out every time you open the cabinet door…RePlated has the solution. RePlated wants to make single-use history with their thoughtfully designed reusable takeaway food container systems, made locally in Sydney with PET glass. https://www.replated.co/

Norway based corporate training solution startup Attensi has raised $26 million from New York-based Lugard Road Capital, DX Ventures and existing shareholder Viking Venture.The funds will be used to expand in North America and Europe. Attensi utilises gamification methods to simulate workplace processes. By placing the employees in 3D simulations imitating work processes and the workplace, it encourages employees to adapt to new behaviours and empowers them to master new skills- interactively and measurably.To read the full article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/08/norwegian-corporate-training-startup-attensi-raises-26m-from-nycs-lugard-road-dx-ventures/

Sahha is a self-monitoring app that allows users to learn more about their mental wellbeing, without being burdened or disturbed by constantly checking in on their phone.  As part of Antler Australia’s program Sahha is on a mission to fight mental health issues and depression, all through silently monitoring your habits, such as your language, sleep patterns and physical activity.  While currently still in its beta testing stage, Sahha is tapping into what has become more and more in focus, the importance of mental health.  Check out the website here: https://sahha.health/

Mys Tyler, a fashion app that came out of the Antler Australia program provides women with the right fit when online shopping. Mys Tyler is solving the issue of finding fashion that fits. With the FIT algorithm, women can now find the perfect fit. The algorithm pairs women with a team of digital stylists that are specialists in dressing women for their shape and fashion style. To read more about the app: https://www.mys-tyler.com/how-it-works

FreeGuides, the Sydney startup founded in 2019 has revolutionised the way we experience our local communities. The app allows anyone to create and monetise experiences in their local cities from the comfort of their own home.FreeGuides gained investment through Scalare Partners during the global pandemic and is now open for its second round of funding, closing in April. Download the app and learn more about FreeGuides https://bit.ly/3vFZiMs