Dennis Jose and Grant Maher. Image: National Indigenous Times

Deadly Coders CEO, Grant Maher, is lacing up his runners for the STRYDE4 Corporate Challenge 2025, with a goal to raise more than $5,000 to support Indigenous students in STEM.

Operating at The Precinct, Deadly Coders is an Indigenous-owned and managed not-for-profit dedicated to igniting learning and career pathways for First Nation students across Queensland. The organisation works with more than 4,000 young people, teaching vital digital skills in coding, robotics, design, app development, entrepreneurship, and cyber security.

Grant says he’s eager to go the distance for a cause close to his heart:

“Every step I take helps make a real difference in people’s lives. My goal is to raise $5,000, but between you and me, I’m hoping to absolutely SMASH that target! Whether it’s $5 or $50, your contribution matters. Together, we can create meaningful change, one step at a time and 100% of the funds raised go straight to supporting Deadly Coders vital work. How awesome is that?”

💡 Here’s how you can help:
Every donation fuels the mission of empowering the next generation of Indigenous tech leaders. Big or small, your support will directly change lives and open doors for First Nations students in STEM.

👉 Donate today and back Grant’s run for Deadly Coders

Learn more about Deadly Coders: www.deadlycoders.org.au

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Image: Dr Vu Tran Co-Founder, Andrew Barnes Co-Founder and Gopi Sara CEO & Co-Founder of OneMRI

Imagine being able to see what’s happening inside your body before symptoms even appear. For health-curious Australians, those with a family history of illness, or anyone focused on longevity, that’s exactly what OneMRI is offering – and they’ve just set up shop at Brisbane’s leading innovation hub, The Precinct.

With $2.5 million in seed funding already secured from leading investors including OIF, TEN13, Antler, Salus, AfterWork, Archangel, Black Sheep Capital, Prtnr, Tribe Global, Larsen Ventures and a group of medical professionals, OneMRI is built on a strong foundation.

Behind the company are familiar names from Australia’s startup scene: angel investor and engineer Gopi Sara, practising GP Vu Tran, and Andrew Barnes – co-founders of unicorn Go1. Having sharpened their skills through Y Combinator in Silicon Valley and local accelerator Startmate, the team is now applying that experience to create what they call Australia’s first national provider of whole-body MRI scans.

Most people think MRI scans are reserved for serious conditions like brain tumours, spinal cord injuries, or breast cancer. OneMRI is flipping that idea on its head. Their whole-body MRI service is designed for anyone wanting a comprehensive health check, offering a 60-minute scan for AU$2,990 that can reveal issues long before they become life-threatening.

Leading the company is CEO and Co-founder, Gopi Sara, who says momentum is building fast.

“We’ve had way more demand than anticipated and our footprint across Australia is increasing every month. The scan used to take 2 hours, what we want to do is get them down to $500 and 15 minutes and make Whole-Body MRI as accessible as we can.”

The startup is also riding a global wave of interest in whole-body scanning, with celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Kim Kardashian already championing the trend overseas.

By basing themselves at The Precinct in Fortitude Valley, OneMRI has plugged into a thriving community of founders, investors and researchers. With state-of-the-art facilities, The Precinct provides the perfect space for OneMRI’s mission to make proactive health a mainstream choice in Australia.

With its service now live, OneMRI is aiming to shift how Australians think about healthcare – from waiting until you’re sick, to taking action while you’re well.

Find out more at onemri.com.au

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QCIF has officially joined The Precinct, marking a strategic move to strengthen collaboration between research, government and industry in Queensland.

Established in 2000, QCIF is a non-profit organisation providing digital infrastructure capabilities to support research and innovation across Queensland and Australia. Backed by $8.5 million from the Queensland Government in 2008, alongside funding from the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program and QCIF members, the organisation has built a strong national presence.

Recently, QCIF took part in the Health Innovation Community conference in Melbourne, where they explored opportunities in health data sharing and research translation. These focus areas strongly align with the type of innovation events and discussions already taking place at The Precinct, making their move into the hub a natural fit.

QCIF CEO, Sach Jayasinghe, says the relocation reflects their drive to be closer to innovators and industry leaders.

“We’re delighted to become part of a community where creativity, expertise, and innovation thrive, and we look forward to collaborating with the inspiring organisations and startups based here while contributing to the energy and ideas that makes this space unique.”

Community Manager at The Precinct, Natalie Bentley, says QCIF’s arrival adds further depth to the growing ecosystem.

“It’s wonderful to see the growing ecosystem of researchers, startups, technologists and government here at The Precinct. I’m excited to see the collaborative opportunities that will naturally arise in the space and help support them on their journey.”

QCIF’s move to The Precinct represents more than a change of address – it’s a strategic investment in Queensland’s future, fostering the next generation of research, technology and innovation.

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