Thank you to our Partners

The Labs appreciates our Partners for their dedication and contribution to the Something Tech. innovation and technology expo.

Our Partners turn the key to enhancing the overall experience for our Technology Companies and Delegates that will be in attendance at Something Tech. 2024.

Interested in becoming a partner? Please reach out to our Partnerships Team via partnerships@rivercitylabs.net.

Collaborative Partner

Advance Queensland is about accelerating innovation for a better future.

Advance Queensland is the Government’s commitment for Queensland to become a leading and sustainable world-class innovation economy.

It supports the creation, scale up and international success of Queensland scientists, researchers, innovators and businesses.

Since 2015 it has helped more than 8,000 innovators turn their ideas into reality, supported more than 29,000 jobs and leveraged $1 billion from external partners and investors.

Platinum Partner

Patient Zero is a Brisbane-based software engineering thing. We prefer the word “thing” over “consultancy” because we don’t have the client dining and entertainment budgets that would qualify us as a typical Aussie consultancy. Also, we try very hard to run on time and on budget and not promise things we can’t deliver. So not very “consultancy” yet. We know this won’t last forever. One day, when we grow up, someone will buy us and turn us into a real consultancy – and then we’ll be able to dine and blow budgets with the best of them.

Oh yeah, probably worth mentioning that one of the reasons no one wants to buy us is that we have 3 Co-CEOs. It’s a recipe for madness, according to our board. But luckily, we have a shareholder’s agreement that protects us. Why 3 Co-CEOs? Well, partly because we can, and partly just because it seemed like a good idea at the time. So far it seems to be the least bad thing we have tried – and we’ve tried some really crazy stuff.

Gold & App Partner

With nearly 20 years of experience gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups globally, AWS helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth or level of funding. We know what it takes to launch, build, and scale successful startups. That's why 96% of AI/ML unicorns run on AWS.

The AWS Startups team in ANZ comprises of experts from across them local ecosystem, including former founders and CTOs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and mentors who upskill founders to navigate technical challenges and commercial opportunities.

Whether your startup is just starting to ideate an MVP or is on track for an IPO, AWS offers a broad range of programs, and resources. Programs like AWS Activate can help founders unlock up to $100,000 in credits and reduce management costs with up to $800,000 worth of exclusive offers and services from AWS Partners and vendors like Canva and Hubspot. AWS also has the largest and most dynamic community, with millions of active customers every month and thousands of partners to help you scale. No matter what you want to do, with AWS, founders can leverage the latest cloud technologies to experiment and innovate faster.

Silver Partner

Created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, at Radium Capital we help innovative businesses grow and thrive through smart capital solutions. We believe businesses with R&D should have access to capital when they need it. So, we created the Radium Advance to enable innovators to unlock their tax refunds sooner. Through Radium Advances we can advance up to 80% of your expected R&D tax incentive refund, allowing you to access and re-invest your own money – when you need it!  Since launching in 2017, Radium has helped hundreds of customers and deployed $750m in funding to Australian innovation businesses. 

Bronze Partners

Full & Frank is the company of Juanita Wheeler, an expert strategist and speaker coach renowned for her unique blend of comprehensive guidance and straightforward feedback.

Juanita is also the CEO of TEDxBrisbane.

Her coaching has transformed the speaking abilities of over 100 TEDx speakers, founders, executives and entrepreneurs, enabling them to deliver presentations worthy of their great ideas.

Juanita has over two decades' experience. She's an Adjunct Lecturer at UQ and a Global Atlantic Fellow. Juanita has three Master’s degrees, including two in business.

She’s the exclusive speaking coach you need if you’re serious about having your voice heard.

McCullough Robertson is an independent, national, full-service Australian law firm. We have a history of helping start-up and emerging companies grow and supporting innovative sectors such as technology, telecommunications, financial services, life sciences and medical devices. We work with clients to develop from start-up stage to investment and through to successful commercialisation. 

RSM Australia is the 7th largest accounting firm in Australia, offering comprehensive services to businesses and individuals. As a full-service, national accounting and advisory firm, RSM specialises in Audit, Tax, and Consulting. With 32 metropolitan and regional offices, their Brisbane CBD office houses around 120 professionals. This includes Business Advisory, ESG Advisory, Audit, Tax (including Corporate Tax, Indirect taxes, Transfer Pricing, R&D Tax, Government Grants, and more) as well as Restructuring & Recovery. 

As one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, UQ is passionate about enriching its entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating leaders of the future.

Through UQ Ventures, entrepreneurs are supported at every stage of their journey, working alongside staff and alumni, and connecting with a wide range of global experts. 

Ventures highly successful collaborations demonstrate that innovation is best achieved through teamwork, and that partnerships and increased stakeholder involvement can drive excellent outcomes that create change.

Together, they find solutions to compelling technical, social, economic and environmental challenges. Nothing excites UQ Ventures more than seeing ideas create impact in the world.

Zoho

Zoho has been creating powerful, trustworthy, and scalable software for more than 25 years. With data privacy and seamless tech adoption at its core, Zoho is trusted by over 100 million users worldwide. Zoho offers over 55 software applications to help users manage, connect, and automate their business processes. Visit www.zoho.com to learn more.

Zoho for Startups

The Zoho for Startups program provides you with access to our powerful software, empowering you on your entrepreneurial journey. From jotting down new ideas to mapping all your business operations under one roof, our suite of applications caters to all your business needs.

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Hear from our Partner:

"Partnering with River City Labs has provided Radium Capital with a platform to network and connect with tech innovators, thought leaders and entrepreneurs in the Queensland ecosystem. We love attending RCL events and networking opportunities because we always walk away buzzing after meeting new connections that we can share information with and help them and their businesses grow and thrive.

We’re incredibly excited to be part of Something Tech 2024 for the third year in a row, celebrating and helping showcase the incredible emerging technology that Australia and Queensland has to offer."

Mykie Mastroianni, Radium Capital Senior Account Manager

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