Desert Knowledge Australia’s newly launched program, DKAccelerator, will support the development and growth of First Nations enterprises in Central Australia.
The program is run in partnership with the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade and is designed to assist Aboriginal entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of their business. Five emergent businesses have been selected for the program to gain hands-on support, mentorship, project-based learning and digital technology advancement over a six month period.
The five selected Central Australian businesses are:
- Spinifex Skateboards: an Eastern Arrernte skate brand and youth program
- Kere to Country: a disruptive social enterprise addressing food security
- Standley Chasm: a leading Arrernte culture tourism enterprise
- Framed in Alice: custom picture framers of local art and memorabilia
- Stick Mob Studio: a graphic novel group creating stories inspired by lived experiences.
To learn more about this program, go to the Desert Knowledge Australia website.
Article last updated on 12 October 2021