Leading Tech Businesses Win a Place on QuantumTX National METS Program

Digital technology solutions are driving productivity, safety and environmental impact across all sectors. After reviewing 79 applications twenty leading Australian SMEs have been selected as the cohort of the QuantumTX National METS Accelerator 2022.

The Program helps rapidly grow Technology Centric SMEs solving large challenges across multiple sectors that can benefit the mining sector. Each business has potential global competitive advantage with existing innovative products. 

“Scaling diversified technology solutions in Australia is essential to the future of all industries. We created the Quantum Technology Exchange to expedite those solutions that leverage robotics and automation, remote operations, AI and visualisation, and data systems. These are particularly important in improving sustainability and ESG in the mining sector.” Peter Rossdeutscher, Principal of Atomic Sky


THE PARTICIPANTS ARE:

Agile 8 - Remote systems empowering frontliners to work smarter, faster and safer with XRAI Vision.​

Australian Droid & Robot​ - Specialised robotics and systems for remote inspection of inaccessible or dangerous areas.

Circular Mine - Making zero mine waste a reality​ by transforming mine waste into aggregate products.

ClimateClever​ - Clever solutions for tackling climate change including online platforms for carbon neutrality.

Digital Twinning - Australia​ Smart data assets​ tool for curating, harmonising and contextually visualising data.

Diriger - A leading specialist in Industry 4.0 solution services and business process automation.​

Exploration Drill Rigs​ - ​Manufacturing the world’s leading workover rig packages for the oil and gas industry.

Groot Innovations ​- Technology innovations in industrial lighting for controlled environments.

Hindsite Industries - Purpose-built platform for industry to connect, capture & operationalise skilled know-how.

Innovative Energy Solutions​ ​- Autonomous solar panel cleaners and electrical services to the mining & industrial sectors.

Mirragin​ - Creating autonomous capability ​working across drones, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.

MyPass Global - Safer, more productive workplaces by redefining how people and organisations connect​.

Pitcrew AI​ - Autonomous real-time condition monitoring for vehicles and equipment fleet​.

Robotic Systems​ - Engineering consultancy that creates solutions from initial idea to manufactured device​.

Safescape​ ​- Innovative products that support safety and sustainability in mine sites across the world.

Sentient Computing​ ​- Providing immersive virtual environments to grow creative spaces for industrial markets.

SoilCyclers ​- Turning mine waste into topsoil for sites with a topsoil deficit or storage issues.

Taz Drone Solutions​ - ​Creating safer more efficient workplaces through specialised drone technology.

Universal Field Robots​ - Creators of fully autonomous robots with extraordinary industrial-scale capabilities.

Valenhold​ - Manufacturing to operation supply chain solutions and mobile fleet operations.


Led by innovation specialists, Atomic Sky, the program supports METS Ignited’s focus on commercialisation support pathways to technology innovators with solutions in Robotics and Automation, Digital and Data, and Sustainability and Responsible Mining.

The resources sector is transforming, to meet society’s increasing demands for minerals and base metals to fuel the global energy transition. ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) is the #1 issue for operators, delivering resources in a sustainable manner. Solutions come from the rapid implementation and successful commercialisation of technologies. This accelerator supports innovative companies to scale their solutions, making them available for the entire market.” Adrian Beer, CEO of METS Ignited.

The QuantumTX program will help these larger SMEs scale their businesses and solutions to create competitive potential exports. They will receive introductions to large clients, mentoring, market engagement, profile raising, staff development, international readiness and introductions. They will also key representatives from companies such as Roy Hill, Rio Tinto, Fugro, QMetco, Nova Systems, MinEx CRC, Robotics Australia Group, Imvelo, Woodside Energy and others.

Valued at $12,500, participation will be free due to sponsorship from METS Ignited, the Queensland and Western Australia State governments, AROSE and Fugro.