A Stones Corner-based company Surgery TV Pty Ltd is at the forefront of medical innovation, developing a groundbreaking app and cloud-based surgical data recording software platform.
This pioneering venture has been awarded a substantial grant as part of the Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund.
In a recent announcement, Innovation Minister Leanne Linard revealed that 56 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would receive a share of $5.5 million in funding. Among them is the Stones Corner-based firm, which was recognised for its innovative approach to transforming surgical procedures through advanced data recording and analysis.
Surgery TV Pty Ltd
Surgery TV Pty Ltd is an Australian-based media production company that specialises in creating and distributing high-quality, educational content focused on surgical procedures and medical practices. The company aims to provide valuable resources for medical professionals, students, and the general public interested in the intricacies of surgical techniques and advancements in medical technology.
Surgery TV Pty Ltd produces a variety of programming, including live broadcasts of surgeries, detailed instructional videos, interviews with leading surgeons, and documentaries that explore the latest developments in the field of surgery. The company’s content is designed to be both informative and accessible, making complex medical procedures understandable to a broad audience.
Through partnerships with hospitals, medical schools, and professional organisations, Surgery TV Pty Ltd ensures that its content is accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of current best practices in medicine. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and high production standards, the company has established itself as a trusted source of surgical education and an important contributor to the global medical community.
The Ignite Ideas Fund, now in its eleventh round, distributed $3.3 million among 26 businesses, acknowledging their high-growth potential and commitment to commercialising groundbreaking products and services.
The funding will also support projects like ‘You After X,’ a mobile app designed to assist women navigating separation or divorce, and ‘Clean&Recover,’ an initiative aimed at helping mining companies repurpose waste streams into valuable assets.
Additionally, the inaugural Ignite Spark Programme funding round will allocate $2.2 million to 30 innovative enterprises. This support will enable them to further develop their prototypes and move closer to bringing their products to market. Among the recipients are ‘Attunga,’ a tethered drone designed to enhance rural communication networks, and a project focused on developing ultraviolet water sterilisation devices for health and aged care facilities.
Ignite Spark Program inaugural funding round recipients
| Organisation | Project | Location | Amount |
| 15 Times Better | Igniting And Scaling First Nations’ Engagement | Brinsmead | $75,000 |
| Aamber Software Pty Ltd | Academic Electronic Medical Record and Simulation Platform for Health Education | Brookfield | $74,800 |
| AirBridge Networks Pty Ltd | ARNI-Emergency Communications Infrastructure Benefitting Australians in Remote Locations | Smithfield | $75,000 |
| Carbonaught Pty Ltd | A Platform to Carbon Neutralise QLD Agriculture | Brisbane City | $74,800 |
| Convergence Medical Pty Ltd | The World’s First Arthroscopic Surgical Robot | Newstead | $55,100 |
| D3 Genetics Pty Ltd | Precision Management for Agriculture using D3 Genetics Platform | Oxley (Recipient HQ)St Lucia (project location) | $75,000 |
| DefenceX Pty Ltd | AI Enabled Edge Data Recorder (Military, Ground Applications) | Fortitude Valley | $75,000 |
| Defining Future Solutions Pty Ltd | Integrated Smart Downlight and Smoke Alarm System with App Connectivity | Parkwood | $75,000 |
| Everlast Networks Pty Ltd | Single-Use Encrypted Connections for Trusted and Heavily Secured Communications | Noosa Heads | $75,000 |
| Finn Biogas Pty Ltd | Small-Scale FOGO Composting System For Remote and Regional Communities. | Sumner | $75,000 |
| G S Sturman and M Sturman | Carbon Dioxide to Ethylene Electrochemical Device for Producing Carbon-Neutral Fuels | East Barron | $75,000 |
| Genics Pty Ltd | Genics Shrimptracker – Advancing Shrimp Health and Breeding Program Management | St Lucia | $75,000 |
| integratedPRIVATE Pty Ltd | Cloud Platform for Project And Retention Trusts | Fortitude Valley | $75,000 |
| Intelligent Software Design Pty Ltd | Hazview | Caloundra West | $73,950 |
| Legacy Habitats Pty Ltd | Cost-Effective Artificial Reef Modules for Ecosystem Enhancement and Coastal Protection | Burleigh Heads | $72,500 |
| Mirragin Project Isidore Pty Ltd | Airborne Cellular Repeater for Emergency and Temporary Communications Infrastructure | Brisbane City | $75,000 |
| New Building Solutions Pty Ltd | Innovative Wall Construction for Single and Multi-Residential Buildings | Noosa | $74,938 |
| Paile Solutions Pty Ltd | PAILE – Win First Clients! | Daisy Hill | $,650 |
| Pathmaster Pty Ltd | Above-Ground, Modular Travelator: the Future of Sustainable Urban Movement | Hope Island (Recipient HQ)Northgate (project location) | $75,000 |
| Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd | Modular, Variable Rainwater Filter for any Rainwater Collection System Globally | Milton | $75,000 |
| Rainstick Pty Ltd | Rainstick Mimics Lightning to Germinate Seeds and Increase Food Production | Smithfield | $75,000 |
| Repurpose Recycling Pty Ltd | Textile Recycling Plant – Microniser | Luscombe | $75,000 |
| Resilience Design & Build Pty Ltd | EVGLE: Autonomous, Solar Powered Awning To Charge EVs & ES | Brisbane City | $75,000 |
| Specialist Airway Solutions Pty Ltd | D-FLECT Bougie: a Steerable Introducer for Tracheal Intubation | Seven Hills | $74,966 |
| Surgery TV Pty Ltd | App and Cloud-Based (Medical) Surgical Data Recording Software Platform | Stones Corner (Recipient HQ)Brisbane City (Project location) | $74,824 |
| The Research & Development Company Pty Ltd | Development of Australia’s First Dual-Purpose Hydraulic Rock Mining Drill System. | Mount Isa | $74,250 |
| The Trustee for Trikids Family Trust | UVC Water Sterilisation Devices | Robina | $75,000 |
| Think Logic Pty Ltd | Intelligent Earth Fault Detection Device | Corinda | $66,025 |
| Valiant Space Pty Ltd | Small In-Space Thrusters for Cubesats | Tennyson | $75,000 |
| Will Surety Pty Ltd | Prototype Modifications, Industry Compliance Integration and Testing | Varsity Lakes | $75,000 |
Minister Linard highlighted the government’s commitment to assisting these innovators in developing and commercializing their products as he expressed pride in the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Queenslanders. The Ignite programme already plays a significant role in job creation across the state and represents a substantial investment in Queensland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Selina Millers, founder of ‘You After X,’ expressed gratitude for the funding, stating that it marks a pivotal moment in the app’s development. The financial support will enable the company to expand its reach, assisting more women across Queensland and beyond in navigating the challenges of separation or divorce.
Millers emphasised that the app’s POWERHOUSE Method equips users with practical tools and emotional support, empowering them to thrive during this difficult transition.
Applications for the next rounds of both funding programmes are now open, encouraging further innovation and entrepreneurial endeavours in Queensland.
Published Date 12-June-2024