2026 Challenge

My idea is to develop an app that helps allergy sufferers feel confident and reassured to manage their allergies safely in any environment, e.g. at home, restaurants, schools and workplaces. 

To address this issue, the app will allow users to track their allergies, contact emergency services, manage medication, store reaction and trigger information, text alerts to help others recognise and respond safely to an allergic reaction.

My idea is to create a kit that targets developmental delays for neurodivergent children.

The problem this GI venture seeks to address is that parents are often unaware of how to improve the quality of life and skills of their child, both now and in the future. This can leave them feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and lost on how to help their child.

To address this issue, my venture is a product that gives parents and carers clear direction on how to use play-based intervention. The product is mobile and can be used across numerous environments, making developmental support more accessible and consistent.

Our idea is to create an AI-based study app that helps students maximise time efficiency and achieve their best grades.

The problem this GI venture addresses is the growing problem of students being overwhelmed and anxious about academic performance and study.

To address this issue, our idea is to create a service that offers personalised study strategies and tools for students striving for their best ever academic performance. The app uses gamified features to make studying enjoyable and make learning stick.

My idea is to create a gamified education app teaching secondary students how to invest their money, and build sustainable financial habits for the real world. Australia, and even the whole world has seen the cost of living continue to increase. 

As a result, it’s becoming harder for the next generation to maximise their money. 

To address this financial crisis, Investigate will utilise a system that focuses on two things: curriculum focused learning that aligns with schooling rather than interrupting it, and a format that keeps users engaged and encouraged to learn more.

My idea is to create a compostable alternative to silica gel packets. An alternative which is comparable in size, weight, and ability to absorb moisture. 

The problem this venture seeks to address is that silica gel packets, a widely commonly used packaging solution, are unsafe and never biodegrade. 

To address this issue I want to create a product which will absorb moisture and after usage can be disposed of in compost, contributing to the circular economy and reducing the waste going to landfill. Moreover, the alternative will be safe to accidentally consume, thus, simultaneously safe for earth and our homes.

My idea is to automate the inspection of public infrastructure.

The problem this GI venture seeks to address is the inefficiencies of manual inspection workflows.

To address this issue, the venture has an idea for a service which leverages vision-based hardware to scan and analyse existing and recurring defects on public infrastructure.

My idea is to create an individually branded low-cost booking system, to manage their bookings and clients, allowing them to save time and expand their business. 

The problem my idea seeks to address is the growing and startup barber founders having to manually text their clients and have problems with human error through manual bookings, in turn eating into the founders’ free time. 

To address this issue, my venture provides a service which has a working booking workflow tested by a real barber, @ Mexi-Cuts, with the client being able to add their customisation and personal touches at an affordable price.

My idea is to create a module that extends the life of mobile phones to extend. People hate throwing their phone out every 2 years as it adds to landfill and is a waste of money. 

To address this issue, Nova attaches to the back of existing phones, upgrading storage, battery and performance.

My idea is to create a product that makes it safer and easier to worm horses.

The problem this GI venture seeks to address is the challenges and dangers of worming horses effectively, Horses sometimes refuse to eat the wormer which can lead to the risk of infection and sickness, they can also become aggressive which can put the administers in danger.

To address this issue, my idea is to create a highly palatable horse wormer that is easy to dose and deliver.

Our idea is to create an AI security app to provide safety and security to people.

The problem this GI venture seeks to address Australia’s rampant burglary rate, with 1 in 5 Australians experiencing an attempted break in. 

To address this issue, the venture seeks to create for a service app which connects to existing security cameras through an AI software layer so your cameras don’t just record but explain.