Algae to treat wastewater & downloadable sewing patterns among business ideas propelled to greater heights
Businesses looking to use moss to purify wastewater for reuse or create downloadable sewing patterns have received help to bring their ideas to life.
They were part of this year’s participants in the Propel Fremantle programme.
The program provides financial assistance and access to professional services such as coaching, mentoring, office space, legal and financial services and industry connections to help take ideas to commercial level.
It has been operating for two years and has supported 18 initiatives so far and referred dozens more to other programs and services.
This year’s program supported nine startups and culminates this month with a showcase event showcasing their achievements and future potential.
It included start-ups and early-stage businesses in the fields of sustainability, blue and green economies, and immersive and creative technologies.
Participants included Elbe Textile, which creates downloadable sewing patterns to promote slow fashion, Algaesys, which looks at using algae, solar and other methods to reuse wastewater, and YOLO Crackers, which aims to produce a healthy food option that is nutrient-dense, low-GI, portable, delicious and affordable, and high in protein and fibre.
Propel Fremantle is funded by the City of Fremantle, Lotterywest and Spacecubed through the Meshpoints Innovative Community Initiative and is led by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce.
More than 70 start-ups now call Fremantle home.
Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said the city was proud to support the industry.
“Many of these startups have gone on to form partnerships and turn their ideas into impactful businesses,” he said.
“What we are seeing here is not just business growth, but the shaping of Fremantle’s future, a future that blends innovation with sustainability, community with creativity and local talent with global reach. “Fremantle is truly a place where startups can thrive. “A city that not only welcomes ideas but gives them the space, resources and connections to grow.”
