DAS & Jupiter Ionics Among Winners At This Year’s Victoria Startup Awards

Key Takeaways:

1. Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) wins Startup of the Year at the Governor of Victoria Startup Awards.
2. Jupiter Ionics recognized as Best Newcomer for its breakthrough green ammonia production technology.
3. The awards highlight contributions to Victoria’s $103 billion startup ecosystem.
4. DAS provides satellite mapping technology for productivity and disaster risk assessments in agriculture.
5. Jupiter Ionics focuses on sustainable solutions for the agriculture and energy sectors.

The Governor of Victoria Startup Awards has recognized Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) as the Startup of the Year. The awards, supported by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, celebrated the achievements of Victoria’s startup ecosystem at a reception held at Government House. This development was first reported by Startup Daily.

About Digital Agriculture Services (DAS)

Founded in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), DAS leverages satellite technology to provide farmers with “one-click” insights into productivity and disaster risk assessments for rural properties. This innovative approach helps farmers and agribusinesses make informed decisions based on precise, real-time data.

Recognition of Jupiter Ionics

Jupiter Ionics was recognized as a joint winner in the Best Newcomer category for its work in developing green ammonia production technology. This technology promises advancements in sustainable practices for both agriculture and energy sectors, offering a carbon-neutral solution crucial for addressing climate change.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the awards were stringent to ensure that only the most deserving startups were recognized:

Individual Categories (Nominated by the Public):

• Ecosystem Hero of the Year: Must be a resident of Victoria and have demonstrated a significant contribution to the development of the Victorian startup ecosystem.
• Investor of the Year: Must be a resident of Victoria and have made at least one early-stage investment into a Victorian startup or scaleup in 2023.

Company Categories:

• Best Newcomer: For firms less than three years old.
• Startup of the Year: For those that have raised a minimum Series A in the last four years and meet specific funding or employee criteria.
• Scaleup of the Year: For firms less than ten years old that meet specific funding or employee criteria.

The awards for Best Newcomer, Startup of the Year, and Scaleup of the Year were selected from a shortlist of the top 30 Victorian startups based on criteria that include money raised, firm age, and job creation or number of employees. This data comes from LaunchVic’s startup database, powered by global startup and VC platform dealroom.co.