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Category: Press Releases
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IBM partners with Barayamal to drive Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Sydney, Australia, 26 May 2020: IBM has announced a new partnership with Indigenous charity, Barayamal, to support and drive Indigenous entrepreneurship in the technology sector. The partnership will see IBM work with Barayamal to help Indigenous Australians interested in a technology career build their skills and knowledge of the industry, including how Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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Median funding invested in Indigenous ventures remains $0 while VC’s raise a record $1.4 billion this year
The push for diversity in venture capital is long overdue but like a lot of diversity campaigns, First Nations people are being overlooked by investors in Australia. According to Dean Foley, founder of the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator, who reached out to venture capitalist firms operating in Australia to conduct research into how much or more…
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eBay Foundation supports Indigenous entrepreneurship through Barayamal
Through the eBay Foundation’s Global Give: Rapid Response grant program, eBay employees help decide where to support untapped entrepreneurs in the communities where eBayers live and work around the world. This year, the annual Global Give program was adapted to make the employee input process simpler and the grant administration easier to get funds to…
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Press Release: World’s first Indigenous business accelerator program continues to help entrepreneurs overcome COVID-19
Melbourne, Australia, September 2020 COVID-19 has had a severe impact on First Nations businesses with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce claiming 22% of its Members (Indigenous businesses) in Victoria ceased operations in March 2020. Thanks to LaunchVic, Barayamal is supporting five Indigenous businesses from Victoria during this challenging time by providing mentoring and workshops to overcome…
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Press Release: First Nations entrepreneurs can now apply for Barayamal’s business accelerator program and access $50,000 in grant funding
After running the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator in November 2016, Barayamal is now running its second accelerator program in Victoria on the 7th September 2020 – thanks to LaunchVic! Five innovative First Nations businesses will be selected for the Barayamal Accelerator at the Victorian Innovation Hub. The three-month program will support First Nations businesses to…
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Press Release: Barayamal launches new virtual programs to continue supporting First Nations Entrepreneurs
As Australian entrepreneurs adapt their business models to a world of remote working and disruption, Barayamal is taking its business accelerator programs online to continue supporting First Nations entrepreneurs. The Barayamal Virtual Accelerator has launched, which is open to First Nations people who are interested in learning how to take their business to the next…
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Indigenous entrepreneurship continues to grow in Victoria
Indigenous entrepreneurship continues to grow in Victoria Melbourne, Australia, March 2020 = After running the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator in November 2016, Barayamal will be running more business programs in Victoria – thanks to LaunchVic, Victoria’s startup agency. The rate of entrepreneurship for non-Aboriginal Australians is approximately three times more than that of Indigenous Australians. However,…
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Indigenous entrepreneurs share their election wishlists
Indigenous entrepreneurs share their election wishlists With the recent launch of the Barayamal Network and Federal Election coming up, we decided to ask Indigenous entrepreneurs and community members what they would like to see happen to better support the growth of the Indigenous business sector. Here we share the top 3 key issues Indigenous entrepreneurs…
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Indigenous startups finally have access to funding.
The world’s first Indigenous Accelerator PRESS RELEASE Thursday, 7 March, 2019 Indigenous startups finally have access to funding. After running the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator in November 2016, Barayamal is now running the first Indigenous Accelerator program in Victoria later this year – thanks to LaunchVic! Five innovative Indigenous startups will be selected for the…
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Victoria’s first Indigenous Accelerator Program
After running the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator in November 2016, Barayamal is now running the first Indigenous Accelerator program in Victoria later this year – thanks to LaunchVic! Five innovative Indigenous startups will be selected for the Barayamal Accelerator and receive a funding total of $50,000 in grants with all startups also receiving support through free…
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Learn how Traditional Indigenous Games are helping Indigenous youth to excel in technology
Australia has a rich cultural heritage that includes a variety of traditional games. From the popular game of Two-Up to the lesser-known game of Marn Grook, these games offer a glimpse into the history and traditions of the country. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this beginner’s guide will help you discover the fascinating…
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Indigenous entrepreneurs set their sights on global markets
“I’m excited to announce that Barayamal is taking some of the best up-and-coming Indigenous entrepreneurs to America from September 3 to 13. The “Indigipreneurs” will attend TechCrunch’s Disrupt event, spend time at the Australian Landing Pad for startups in San Francisco, and meet Native American entrepreneurs in New Mexico. The Startup Tour aims to inspire…
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Four Indigenous entrepreneurs will have the life-changing opportunity to work on their startup ideas
Four Indigenous entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to be involved in a 3-month entrepreneur development program at Australia’s largest community of scalable tech startups, Fishburners. Barayamal is teaming up with Fishburners to deliver Barayamal’s Budding Entrepreneurs Program. In May 2017, Barayamal organised Give Backathon a national charity hackathon that helped four Indigenous charities (First Nations…