UFR capitalises on cross-sector technology development in the Quantum Technology Exchange accelerator
On Monday 20th July 2020, Universal Field Robots was announced as one of the fourteen technology-focused SMEs that have been accepted to participate in the Quantum Technology Exchange cross-sector accelerator program for businesses looking to scale and grow their applications for the METS sector.
Program participants will receive access to expert mentors, industry leaders, potential multi-sector clients and investors thanks to METS Ignited Industry Growth Centre who is partnering with the Queensland Government and Atomic Sky to deliver this program.
Accelerating small and medium sized businesses (SME) solving challenges in the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector, QuantumTX received over 60 applications from across the state.
Almost half of all applicants were from regional Queensland, with seven regional organisations selected to participate. Due to the popularity of the program and the volume of businesses demonstrating their capabilities in market, the number of available positions in the program was increased from eight to 14.
Congratulations to all 14 companies in our cohort:
- 2Censor
- Australian Droid and Robot
- Advanced Infrared Resources Australia
- BIA5
- Countrywide Metals
- EMB Safety Helmet
- Intov8
- JESI
- MHO Infrastructure
- OreFox
- Real Serious Games
- SensaWeb
- Universal Field Robots
- Zemek Engineering
METS Ignited CEO Adrian Beer announced the 14 SMEs set to accelerate the commercialisation of their products and services through the QuantumTX program, creating jobs and economic opportunity into Queensland’s $7 billion resources sector; and building international competitiveness.
“There are huge benefits in supporting commercialisation of local innovation for our economy and the potential for these innovations to service other key markets such as defence, construction and space sectors,” said Adrian Beer, CEO, METS Ignited.
Universal Field Robots Managing Director Jeff Sterling said that the UFR team is proud to partake in the 12-week intensive program that will highlight opportunities and accelerate their cross-sector technology development.
“We look forward to expanding on our capabilities and offerings in robotics and automation, which are widely recognised for their applicability across multiple industries. Growing businesses with these solutions has the potential to grow the number of jobs already in the sector, and boost our contribution to Australia’s economy,” said Sterling.
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To find out more about the QuantumTX program, visit: https://www.quantumtx.com.au/quantumtx
