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Crowdfunding filling in some gaps for early stage Ag-Biotech Businesses

Crowdfunding filling in some gaps for early stage Ag-Biotech Businesses as they address one of the most crucial challenges of our generation   Global food security is recognised as one of the  most crucial challenges of our generation. Today it is estimated that around one billion people are chronically hungry and an additional two billion

Why reward-based crowdfunding is about more than raising funds

The success of crowdfunding is undeniable. The value of this industry went up exponentially over the past years, from a reported US $880 million in 2010 to over US $34 billion in 2015 – making crowdfunding one of the fastest growing source of funding for new projects around the world. Who would have thought that

Building Dreams & Breaking Down Barriers

Starting a new small business can be tough, but crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way for new and existing small business to get funding.  Here’s a look at how one woman in Brisbane, Australia has used crowdfunding to build her dream and break down barriers in numerous ways. At the SheSkills workshop in Brisbane, the

2015 Intergenerational Report – What does it all mean?

The Australian Government’s Intergenerational Report: Implications for business planning and important insights. Any business, regardless of size or whether it’s existing or new, must take into account external environmental factors during its planning process. One such factor is Government policy which needs to be understood and the impacts assessed early. This will not only help