2025 CORE INNOVATION Hot 30 Recipients by State
In 2025, The Hot 30 Awards saw more than 80 applications from across Australia with the final list representing five States & Territories in both metropolitan and regional cities.
2025 Hot 30 Individual Award Winners
Safety Innovation Award presented by Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct
MTI Group
CORE INNOVATION 2025 HOT 30 RECIPIENTS
Australian Flow Batteries
Australian Flow Batteries (AFB) is revolutionising energy storage in Australia with cutting-edge flow battery technology, providing sustainable and reliable power solutions. By focusing on diesel replacement and large-scale energy storage, AFB is driving the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Blue Dwarf Space
Blue Dwarf is redefining space compliance by automating complex regulatory approvals, enabling faster, more cost-effective space missions. By removing compliance bottlenecks, the company ensures that space-based energy solutions and innovations can be deployed seamlessly across global jurisdictions.
Carbon280
Carbon280’s Hydrilyte is a breakthrough technology that enables safe, efficient, and cost-effective hydrogen storage at atmospheric conditions. By eliminating the need for extreme compression or cryogenic cooling, Carbon280 is paving the way for a scalable and sustainable hydrogen economy.
Caroni
VoidMapper by Caroni is transforming underground mining with advanced 3D mapping technology, providing high-accuracy, real-time deformation tracking to enhance safety and operational efficiency. By automating data processing and leveraging AI-powered change detection, VoidMapper enables mining operators to proactively manage ground support, reduce downtime, and improve decision-making.
Clean Plant
Clean Plant changes the game for mining operations with Clean Chute, an automated system that eliminates transfer chute blockages, reducing downtime and improving safety. By integrating intelligent automation into bulk material handling, Clean Plant is driving efficiency and reliability in mining and industrial processing facilities worldwide.
CoilRig
CoilRig is redefining the geothermal energy industry with its groundbreaking Coiled Tubing Drilling technology, making ground heat pump installations more affordable, efficient, and sustainable. By revolutionizing drilling processes with automation and advanced engineering, CoilRig is driving widespread adoption of geothermal energy as a competitive renewable solution.
Ekion
Ekion is revolutionising the mining industry with its innovative Electrokinetic In Situ Recovery (EK-ISR) technology, offering a sustainable, excavation-free method for extracting critical metals. By harnessing electric fields to recover valuable resources from tailings and deep ore bodies, Ekion is paving the way for a cleaner, more efficient, and fully electrified future in metal extraction.
Glaciem Cooling
Glaciem Cooling Technologies is redefining the HVAC&R industry with cutting-edge, sustainable cooling solutions that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. By leveraging innovative technologies like CO₂-based refrigeration and thermal energy storage, Glaciem is driving the transition towards a greener, more energy-efficient future.
Green Gravity
Green Gravity transform’s renewable energy storage by repurposing legacy mine shafts to create a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable gravitational energy storage system. By harnessing the power of gravity to store and release energy, this innovative solution enhances grid stability while reducing environmental impact and reliance on chemical-based batteries.
Gyratory Roller Solutions
Gyratory Roller Solutions (GRolls®) is revolutionising mineral processing with an innovative comminution technology that reduces energy consumption, water usage, and operational costs. By applying a unique combination of shear, tension, and compression forces, GRolls® delivers a more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional grinding methods, supporting the mining industry's transition towards lower-emission and cost-effective operations.
IBT Mining
Innovative Blasting Technologies is redefining underground drilling precision with advanced hole surveying solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and safety in mining operations. By offering both traditional Hole Survey QAQC and real-time Live Surveys, the company enables drillers to correct inaccuracies instantly, reducing rework, optimising stope performance, and driving cost-effective mining practices.
Industrial Metaverse
Pioneers in workplace training in high-risk industries, Industrial Metaverse with it’s immersive Virtual Reality (VR) simulations that enhance safety, mental wellness, and leadership skills. By integrating hyper-realistic, voice-activated scenarios, this cutting-edge technology equips workers with the critical decision-making and intervention skills needed to navigate high-pressure environments effectively.
Kuuwa Rentals
Kuuwa Rentals’ Charge Forward program is pioneering fleet electrification in the mining industry, offering practical, sustainable alternatives to diesel-powered vehicles. By introducing mine-spec electric vehicles and supporting scalable charging infrastructure, the initiative helps resource companies reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance operational efficiency while driving the transition towards a low-carbon future.
Lateral Vision
Lateral Vision’s Swyvl is revolutionising remote site management in the energy and resources sector with immersive 3D digital visualisation, reducing the need for costly and risky site visits. By integrating 360-degree imagery, 3D mapping, and geospatial data, this innovative platform enhances decision-making, improves collaboration, and drives operational efficiency in mining, energy, and infrastructure projects.
MAX Plant
MAX Plant is spearheading mineral processing with innovative modular and mobile solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. By providing electric-powered and hybrid crushing, screening, and processing equipment, MAX Plant is helping the mining industry transition towards more sustainable, cost-effective operations.
Mineguard Solutions
MineGuard AI is revolutionising mining safety by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to streamline compliance, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency. By automating critical safety processes such as incident analysis, risk management, and leadership monitoring, MineGuard AI empowers mining companies to achieve higher reliability and world-class safety standards.
MTI Group
MTI Group’s BLASTSCOUT is reshaping blasthole QAQC by replacing outdated manual measurement methods with cutting-edge digital precision. By integrating advanced measurement devices and intelligent software, BLASTSCOUT enhances safety, improves data accuracy, and streamlines drill and blast operations for more efficient and reliable mining outcomes.
Paladin Space
Paladin Space is transforming space debris into a valuable resource by pioneering in-orbit recycling and repurposing technologies. With its advanced Triton robotic capture system, the company is tackling the growing space junk problem while enabling a more sustainable future for satellite manufacturing and space exploration.
Pilbara Circular Plastics
Pilbara Circular Plastics leads the charge in HDPE recycling in the mining industry by repurposing discarded mine dewatering pipes into high-quality, engineered pressure pipes. By harnessing renewable energy and cutting emissions from plastic production, this innovative initiative is driving a circular economy in the Pilbara while reducing waste, lowering costs, and supporting regional sustainability.
Pilbara Ecological
Pilbara Ecological is addressing the critical shortage of native seed in the Pilbara by developing a dedicated processing and storage facility to support large-scale land restoration. As a locally owned business with deep ecological expertise, it is ensuring mining rehabilitation efforts are sustainable, compliant, and effective in preserving the region’s unique ecosystems.
Real Time Instruments
Real Time Instruments (RTI) is revolutionising mining with advanced real-time sensor technology that enables operators to make instant, data-driven material decisions. By replacing outdated sampling methods with continuous digital monitoring, RTI’s solutions improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance process control—driving smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining operations.
Ruff Supplied
Ruff Supplied redefines comfort and sustainability for hard hat wearers with its durable, reusable sweatbands that dramatically reduce workplace waste. By replacing disposable alternatives, Ruff Supplied helps industries cut costs, improve worker comfort, and achieve a 97% reduction in waste, driving a more sustainable future in mining, construction, and beyond.
Shift Diesel and Earth
Shift Diesel & Earth is driving efficiency in the Pilbara with expert heavy diesel services, equipment hire, and tailored fleet management solutions. Built on strong client relationships and a commitment to community impact, the company continues to expand, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while supporting local businesses and initiatives
Skylink Systems
Skylink Systems is rethinks autonomous drone operations with cutting-edge drone-in-a-box technology and remote command centres that enable real-time aerial data capture without the need for on-site personnel. By enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability, Skylink Systems provides industries like mining, oil and gas, and defence with cost-effective, regulatory-approved drone solutions that reduce risk and operational downtime.
Strapsense
Strapsense is revolutionising road safety in Australia with smart cargo monitoring technology that prevents load shifts, reduces environmental hazards, and enhances transport efficiency. By integrating advanced sensor systems with real-time driver alerts, Strapsense provides a proactive solution to unsecured loads, minimising the risk of cargo loss, vehicle rollovers, and dangerous spills.
Switch Technologies
Switch Technologies is revolutionising energy efficiency in heavy machinery by retrofitting regenerative braking systems that capture and repurpose lost energy, reducing diesel consumption and emissions. With a strong focus on innovation, the company integrates cutting-edge battery, motor, and power electronics technology to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost savings across industrial applications.
Titeline Drilling
Titeline Drilling takes a new approach to underground drilling with innovative hands-free systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in mining operations. By integrating autonomous robotics and advanced rod handling technology, the company is reducing manual handling risks while delivering high-performance drilling solutions tailored to both underground and surface applications.
VoarTechs
VoarTechs is transforming mining operations by integrating fragmented data systems into a centralised platform, providing real-time insights for faster, more informed decision-making. Through its MineReporter product, VoarTechs eliminates reporting delays, enhances operational efficiency, and helps mining companies uncover inefficiencies to maximise productivity and profitability.
WearVue
WearVue is revolutionising wear monitoring with its patent-pending, colour-coded system that provides instant, sensor-free insights, eliminating the need for hazardous manual inspections and complex diagnostics. By enabling real-time, visual wear assessments, WearVue enhances safety, reduces downtime, and optimises maintenance, making it the most accessible and cost-effective wear monitoring solution in high-risk industries.
Xplorate
WorkbenchX is spearheading the transition to a circular industrial economy by revolutionizing how industrial components are managed throughout their life cycles. Through their innovative platform, they simplify the process, increasing the number of circular value retention loops and conserving valuable resources, all while reducing waste and environmental impact. Led by visionary co-founder Joe Ayrookaran, WorkbenchX is driving sustainable change and reshaping the industrial landscape towards a more resource-efficient future.
