2025 State Finalists - Embracing Innovation

Australian Scaffold & Access delivers premium working-at-height solutions that help construction workers operate safer, faster, and smarter. It designs, manufactures, and supplies industry-leading scaffolding and edge protection systems to builders, contractors, and infrastructure providers nationwide.

Clinrol uses smart technology to make it easier for people to find and join clinical trials. Its AI-driven platform automatically identifies eligible participants, pre-screens them in real time and connects them with the right research teams.

Hello Sunday Morning is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping people who want to change their relationship with alcohol. Its services are entirely digital, enabling rapid scalability and 24/7 accessibility, particularly for those in regional, rural and remote areas.

Led by Founder and Nutritionist Mark Curry, SAVVY Beverages specialises in creating beverages and snacks designed to enhance mental wellbeing and cognitive performance. Its diverse range of products enrich minds and bodies with essential nutrients to help people to do more and feel better.

ShoreTrack is a not-for-profit and work-integrated social enterprise that delivers structured training, mentoring, and holistic support to disengaged young people aged 10 to 25, with a focus on re-engagement in education, pathways to vocational training, and transition into sustainable employment.

Established in 2023 by Brendan Pringle and Andrew Billsborrow, Practical Risk Solutions NT is a WHSEQ consultancy providing high-integrity safety, environmental, and quality systems to businesses operating in high risk and remote environments.

Buzzworks uses end-user subject matter expertise to design, innovate and evolve military systems in land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains to ensure personnel have the best equipment to do their job safely and return home to their families.

Chatstat is a Queensland-based social enterprise helping schools and families detect and respond to online risks affecting young people. Using AI and public data, Chatstat delivers real-time alerts for issues such as cyberbullying, hate speech, and self-harm. These insights support early, compassionate intervention without invading privacy.

Comtrac is a pioneering investigation management platform that transforms how law enforcement and regulatory agencies conduct investigations, manage evidence, and deliver enforcement outcomes. Unlike traditional case management systems that focus solely on administration, Comtrac is built to drive operational efficiency, streamline complex workflows, and support frontline investigators with AI-powered tools.

eSkilled is transforming how education providers and enterprise teams design, deliver, and manage training. Its end-to-end solution suite includes pre-built vocational training resources, customisable e-Learning content, an AI-powered course creator, and integrated learning management system and student management system platforms.

My Implant Dentist Brisbane is a modern dental practice that restores confidence and function through the power of dental implants. It strives to provide world-class treatment at an accessible price point, making high quality implant dentistry available to more Australians.

Cornerstone Conveyancing SA is a conveyancing firm that simplifies the legal process of buying, selling, and transferring property. The business operates with a digital first model, using cloud-based systems and electronic documentation to reduce turnaround times, eliminate paperwork, and improve client experience.

Heartfelt Support is a disability support service committed to helping clients meet their NDIS goals. The company offers a broad range of services tailored to the needs of each client including mentoring and support, recovery coaching, art and music therapy, equine therapy, employment services and more.

MyEnergy Engineering is a South Australian-based company specialising in off-grid and remote power systems. Established in 2010, the business designs, assembles, and installs complete standalone power solutions using solar, lithium battery storage, and backup generators.

QMS NDT & NACE is a family-owned and operated business providing specialised non-destructive testing, inspection and production services to the defence, mining and manufacturing industries across South Australia and beyond. The team of qualified technicians identify hazardous risks and boost the efficiency and reliability of equipment.

SKOOT Community Access is dedicated to making community access and transport more reliable, human, and dignified for people living with a disability. With fair pricing, 24/7 on-demand service, and NDIS-friendly options, SKOOT Community Access ensures hassle free travel for social outings, medical appointments, work, education, and more.

Founded by Abe Udy in 1998, Abe's Audio is a leading audio production house based in Tasmania. The business has developed systems that enable them to deliver high-quality voiceovers and audio production at scale, regardless of where their clients are located.

EPIC (Empowering People In Construction) is a social impact business dedicated to transforming culture in the construction industry. EPIC delivers people focused services including peer support, mentoring, coaching and training workshops to address mental health risks, gender inequity, and systemic challenges that have long plagued the sector.

Genr8 Energy is a renewable energy and electrical services provider that delivers solar, battery storage, EV charging, and energy efficiency solutions for homes, businesses, and communities. Known for its professional, honest, and education-driven approach, Genr8 Energy helps customers make the switch to sustainable energy with clarity and confidence.

GreenSTEM Education is a not-for-profit delivering innovative, hands-on STEM education programs to young people across Australia. Founded in 2022, GreenSTEM Education exists to break down barriers to participation in high quality STEM learning, regardless of a young person’s background, gender, school, or location.

KNOWBY is a software company on a mission to make it simple for anyone, anywhere, to follow expert instructions and do things the right way. Built for simplicity and speed, Knowby helps teams across manufacturing, agriculture, utilities and office environments reduce training costs, improve safety and deliver consistent performance.

BLUE SKY SERVICES (VIC) takes care of cleaning and property services, so clients can focus on their businesses. The staff are experts in cleaning, hygiene and waste services, and treat every contract like it’s their only contract.

Phronesis Security is a B Corp certified cyber security firm that offers services including governance, penetration testing, security architecture, and security awareness. Committed to harnessing cyber security for good and growth, the company integrates social impact into its operations, supporting charities and driving positive environmental change through its consulting services.

StoryBox Hub is a digital platform, delivering high-quality literacy and storytelling resources for children, educators, libraries and families across Australia and beyond. With a passion for storytelling at its heart, StoryBox Hub provides curated content designed to connect, engage, inspire and educate the next generation of readers and storytellers.

SumProduct is a business consulting firm specialising in strategic decision analysis and model auditing. With offices in Australia and overseas, SumProduct delivers modelling expertise in Excel, Power BI, and AI to help its clients make more cost-effective decisions, improve performance and achieve their goals through data and analytics.

The Virtual IT Department delivers fully managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, automation, and strategic project delivery. It supports clients across sectors including aged care, health, not-for-profit, construction, and education, offering deep expertise in both Microsoft and Google environments.

Founded in 2020, ENHANCED CLEANING PTY LTD is a Western Australian-based commercial and residential cleaning company on a mission to raise the standard of the cleaning industry through professionalism, innovation, and people first culture.

Fast Fit 20 is a boutique fitness studio in Karratha, Western Australia, delivering full body electro muscle stimulation training. Clients are fitted into a EMS suit that sends low frequency electrical impulses to the body, aimed at delivering a full body workout with minimal joint impact and no heavy weights.

Li-ion Energy is a battery reuse and engineering company tackling the growing challenge of lithium battery waste. Co-founded by Sarai Ball and Justin Manton, the company began in a garage and has grown into a specialised operation focused on lithium battery pack reconditioning, technical dismantling, and clean energy system design.

The Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinic (P2P) is a community-based early intervention service for families facing emotional challenges during the transition to parenthood. Providing free support from pregnancy through the child's second year, P2P strengthens emotional wellbeing and nurtures parent-infant relationships, ensuring every child and family thrives from the start.

RAZ STUDIOS is an independent studio system based in Perth, built to simplify the filmmaking process and elevate the experience of creation. Founded and led by Mahmudul Raz, the studio unites equipment rentals, production services, post-production, studio hire, motion control robotics, and AI-powered automation into a single, self-sustaining ecosystem.

The Women & Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) is an independent medical research organisation, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women, babies, and families. Established in 1975, WIRF has a proud history of driving research that informs health policy, transforms clinical care, and delivers measurable outcomes across Australia and globally.