Welcome to our August 2025 cohort

The iAccelerate community is excited to introduce our August 2025 Activate cohort. This dynamic group of founders is developing solutions spanning advanced technologies, climate and environmental challenges, healthcare innovation, and community-focused initiatives. We look forward to supporting their journey as they build and scale their ventures. 

Caitlin Jenkins (Opalon Analytics)
For scientists seeking to better understand material composition, Opalon Analytics provides advanced analytical solutions to deliver deeper insights and more accurate data for research and industry applications. 

Zan Anastovski (DaVinci Drones)
For industries requiring efficient aerial logistics, DaVinci Drones is developing a multi-purpose autonomous drone with high payload capacity and multi-drop functionality. Designed for scalability and efficiency, it offers a lightweight, cost-effective solution with a reduced environmental footprint. 

Scout Davis, Paul Davis & Emily Daenell (Propel Project Dharawal)
For young people at risk of entering the justice system, Propel Project Dharawal is a community-led mentoring and early intervention program. Built on culturally grounded approaches, it supports resilience, connection, and long-term wellbeing. 

Sanchita Dewanjee (Sanchē)
For individuals seeking daily protection from UV and blue light, Sanchē is a universal-tone tinted sunscreen designed to hydrate, protect, and improve uneven pigmentation. It is especially suited for those with melanin-rich skin and concerns around hyperpigmentation. 

Cassandra Newman (Gaia AIRS)
For emergency services and communities requiring rapid hazard intelligence, Gaia AIRS is a cloud-based geospatial platform combining AI, remote sensing, and live drone feeds. It delivers real-time insights to support disaster prediction, monitoring, and response. 

Mehak Fatima (Drink Clean)
For water utilities and environmental agencies, Drink Clean is a modular purification system that removes PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and trace contaminants. It provides a cost-effective and sustainable approach to tackling emerging water quality challenges. 

Muhammad Fahad
This venture focuses on building a multi-channel, AI-driven creator brand designed for the attention economy. Leveraging 3D animation and data-driven storytelling, it aims to convert audience engagement into scalable products and revenue streams. 

Brian Doan (BeefTrust)
For consumers and producers seeking transparency in food supply chains, BeefTrust is a blockchain-based traceability platform that verifies product origin and quality. It strengthens trust while unlocking new market opportunities. 

Chao Zhang (Zenapex)
For professionals aiming to learn complex skills efficiently, Zenapex is a Learning Integrated Development Environment that transforms goals into structured, project-based learning pathways, improving motivation and outcomes. 

Lili Yu & Rosaria Saktura (HappyFish / OSL Dating Service)
For researchers and heritage professionals, this service delivers precise age estimates for sediments and archaeological materials using advanced luminescence dating techniques, backed by global research expertise.

Loreto Covarrubias (Next Block)
For councils and local communities, Next Block is a community-focused app that strengthens engagement through real-time updates, local offers, and place-based connection, supporting local identity and economic activity. 

Andres Ruland Palaia (UltraImage)
For researchers in tissue bioengineering, UltraImage is a specialised ultrasound imaging system designed to support advanced research applications in an under-served segment of the market. 

Faye Mehmood & Suzanne Manjaly (Flossin)
For collectors wanting to showcase and trade items, Flossin is a social platform combining community interaction with marketplace functionality. It integrates authentication and royalty mechanisms to enhance trust and creator value. 

Ben Zietsch, Kim Williams & Michael Guinerry (BlueScope – SuperCool)
For the construction industry and property owners, SuperCool is a solution focused on reducing building surface temperatures. By lowering heat absorption, it helps decrease energy use and mitigate the urban heat island effect. 

Kate Nash & Etta Watts-Russell (Lactamo / Lymphamo)
For women needing accessible lymphatic care, Lymphamo expands on clinically validated technology to provide an at-home solution supporting recovery, comfort, and improved health outcomes. 

Gareth Rose & Debbie Zwi (Cappy Pty Ltd – imClever.ai)
For individuals managing large volumes of digital content, imClever.ai is an AI-powered tool that converts screenshots and files into searchable, structured information, improving organisation and productivity. 

We also welcomed the following participants to the August 2025 Activate cohort: 

• Sulokshana Marks (UOW HDR)