Global Sponsors

Google for Startups

Google is committed to empowering entrepreneurs around the world through programs, partnerships, and our products.

Heroku

Heroku is a cloud-based, platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that gives startups a powerful solution for building, deploying, and operating their business-critical apps. The Heroku platform is fully-managed, meaning that we take care of servers, hardware, and infrastructure, so you can keep your team lean and focused on product. Heroku grows with your business — use a range of free services to get established and then scale up with increased usage.

Local Sponsors

Costa Group

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Operations include more than 3500 planted hectares of farmland, 30 hectares of glasshouse and seven mushroom growing facilities across Australia. Costa has international operations, with interests in five blueberry farms in Morocco and two berry farms in China.

6 degrees co-working hub

6 degrees has co-working spaces, programs and events that are designed to accelerate startup success and support freelancers of the Coffs Coast.

From Zion

From a kitchen table to a global brand. This is the story of how a young mum and dad turned their childhood creative passions into their own company. fromZION is a global brand of Baby, Childrens and Adults apparel, accessories and textiles. We pride ourselves in the quality of our unique blend of bamboo/spandex material, our in-house designed prints and our durable leather moccassins.

TacMed Australia

TacMed Australia is your specialist source for emergency medical equipment & training for complex environments. Depend on us when lives depend on you.

The Observatory Holiday Appartments

Whether you are staying in Coffs Harbour for business or pleasure, The Observatory has accommodation that is just right for you. Surrounded by the unique atmosphere and vibrance of Coffs Harbour’s cosmopolitan Jetty area, The Observatory provides luxury to suit your every need. Centrally located, it is an easy walk to the beach, marina, markets, restaurants and shopping.

Midcoast Trucks

Midcoast Trucks is Australia’s Largest used Truck Dealership. Servicing customers across Australia and Asia Pacific. Unrivalled product knowledge and exceptional customer service have proven the success model to create jobs on the Mid North Coast and abroad.

Artisti Coffee Roasters

Artisti Coffee Roasters Coffs Harbour Wholesale a& Retail Sales Advanced Barista Training Equipment Supply & Service Contract Roasting Corporate Advertising Commercial or Domestic

Coffs Harbour Airport - Enterprise Park

Airport Enterprise Park offers high quality, cost effective and convenient business locations in Coffs Harbour. With over 23 hectares of commercial land on offer, and its close proximity to the CBD and neighbouring Coffs Harbour Airport, it is an ideal location for all business types and sizes.

Local Partners

Innovation Hub Coffs Coast

The Innovation Hub attracts, selects and develops high potential new ventures with real prospects of growing and creating jobs in technology and knowledge based sectors on the NSW Mid North Coast. It is based on the Coffs Harbour Education Campus, conveniently located 5 min from the Coffs Harbour Airport. The Innovation Hub provides focused support to assist with: Co-working Business Planning Mentoring Affordable office space Networking Funding

COFFS COAST BUSINESS WOMEN'S NETWORK

The Coffs Coast Business Women's Network celebrates & supports all women doing business in our region and we have a lot of fun doing it, in a fun and informal way. Bringing world class speakers to monthly networking events, we provide a platform for growth & education for all business women.

Truth Talks

Truth Talks operates Australia wide. We gather monthly in local, regional areas with the aim of fostering supportive communities of women. Truth Talks is owned and operated by Karen Plumbe. We collaborate with women to begin their own branch of Truth Talks in their own community as a way of empowering women Australia wide. If you would like to find out more about bringing Truth Talks to your community

Tracee.app

Tracee.app is the new way to troubleshoot your internet connection. Tracee will check important aspects of your internet connection. If the test comes back negative it will let you know how to fix it and send the report to your ISP or request technician. No more waiting in call queues!

Happy Frog

Happiness starts with our everyday choices. We choose ethical and local as much as we can. This connects our communities creating a happier, healthier world for everyone! The Happy Frog is jam packed with reasons to smile! Join the happiness revolution!

Any Entertainment

Sound, Lighting & Audio Visual Coffs Harbour | Concert & Touring Systems | AV Solutions | Hire | Sales | Installations | Commercial Fit-outs |

TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 500,000 students enrol into nationally recognised courses and training.

The Coffs Coast Advocate

The Coffs Coast Advocate is a daily newspaper serving Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. The newspaper is owned by News Corp Australia. The Coffs Coast Advocate is circulated to the Coffs Harbour surrounds from Macksville in the south, west to Dorrigo and as far north as Halfway Creek.

Bonville Golf Resort

AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE GOLF COURSE

Solitary Islands Surfschool

Solitary Islands Surf School is located right at the heart of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, and you have some of Australia’s most pristine locations to surf in!! Owned by Harley Ingleby, a 2 times world longboard champion who is widely known as one of the best rounded surfers In Australia and Darryn Quigley who has spent most of his adult life surf coaching and running surf school operations in Australia and around the world.

Global Entrepreneurship Network

Building one global, entrepreneurial ecosystem. GEN connects entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and more.

Thea O'Connor

Over 20 years in health promotion - as a workplace well-being consultant, dietitian, body image specialist, trainer for beyondblue regarding mental health issues in the workplace, a QUIT smoking facilitator and founder of NapNow, an initiative that advocates for a new work ethic that incorporates daily rhythms of renewal, including sufficient, quality sleep.

spark festival

Australia’s largest event for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs occurred across all of NSW from October 19 to November 4.

Regional.Ink

We the home of entrepreneurs and small business owners who believe that the best of everything can be found in the regions. We’re here to share business news, online marketing news and social media marketing ideas plus plenty of tips to help you start a business. Join our community or get in touch.

Opal Cove Resort

Opal Cove Resort is the perfect location for both leisure or business; a relaxing peaceful holiday for the whole family with Coffs Harbour Accommodation facilities to suit all budgets. Opal Cove creates a relaxed coastal resort atmosphere.

BPW Coffs Harbour

BPW Coffs Harbour is part of a national and international community of women working to end gender inequality. We focus on • Leadership and advocacy. We lobby government to effect change on women’s issues. • Personal and professional development. BPW meetings provide the opportunity for local women to network, socialise and develop in their careers and businesses. • Education. We provide tertiary scholarships for women.

BathTime Productions

BathTime Productions is a one stop boutique production house that specialises in all forms of video content. Husband and wife duo Clare and Matt Bath and their partner in crime, Tom Schneider, have been producing creative visual content around the globe for over 35 years combined. From Mythbusters to MasterChef to The Block, they've produced many of Australia's most successful television programs​ and continue to do so today.