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UpRising

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Functional retractable spikes on running shoes
There is a limitation on the market for multi-surface distance running shoes that are easy to use, accessible, sustainable, functional on a variety of surfaces, not overly complex and costly and durable. A key feature will be 2-tiered retractable spikes. My goal is to use innovative design to solve or reduce these issues for the young modern performance runner, as well as reduce the need to purchase 6 or more surface-specific shoes per year. I need supporters with experience in complex engineering, sustainable, durable, lightweight materials and shoemaking.  Any aid is welcome!
4 April 2022 by Sophie

Startup

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Tech Central will be the epicentre of tech innovation in NSW
NSW Government has invited Stone & Chalk to operate the Scaleup Hub at Tech Central from July 2022 to power scaleups that are shaping Australia's economic future.The Scaleup Hub is located at 477 Pitt Street in Sydney, a short walk from Central Station, and is designed for scaleups and those who support them.Split over 6 levels and 8,000 sqm of open and flexible commercial office space, the Scaleup Hub offers a range of private office suites, meeting rooms, event spaces and spillover workspaces.https://techcentral.stoneandchalk.com.au/Photo L to R:  Hugh Potter, Jacqui Duncan, Marie-Anne Lampotang, and Guil Cunha.
3 April 2022 by Jennifer Harr...

Energy

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Lidl swapping electric vehicle fleet over to hydrogen fuel cells
Having already invested in an electric vehicle fleet to decarbonise their operations, what could warrant now changing that fleet over to (renewable) hydrogen fuel cells?Lidl's reasons are outlined in this article and are pretty compelling. But in essence, it comes down to a hydrogen vehicle takes only only 2 to 3 minutes to refuel compared to several hours for a lead-acid battery vehicle to recharge. When you are in the logistics business, and every minute is valuable, refuelling speed is clearly mission-critical.https://thedriven.io/2022/04/02/german-retailer-switches-battery-electric-logistics-fleet-to-green-hydrogen-fuel-cell/
3 April 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

LegalTech

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When should your business invest in RegTech?
All businesses are subject to a range of laws, regulations, codes, internal policies and guidelines. Before investing in RegTech (regulatory compliance software solutions) you should explore these 5 characteristics of your business:1)     scale and nature of the regulatory requirements affecting your organisation2)     IT and human resources currently required to monitor, service and report against those requirements3)     sophistication of the current documented policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance (ie. the control framework)4)     type of risk non-compliance presents for the organisation5)     pace of regulatory change affecting the businesshttps://
3 April 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

Energy

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Flooded coal mines provide district heating
The Earth's natural heat means even abandoned coal mines can provide geothermal options. And in the UK, at Gateshead the Council i
3 April 2022 by Kylie Hargrea...

AI

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More meaningful learning experiences in the Metaverse
According to Accenture we are on the threshold of a new decade of digital transformation. The Metaverse Continuum (from 2D to 3D a
3 April 2022 by IdeaSpies