Small Business finalists

Audeara is a global leader in hearing health. The company specialises in innovative solutions for people with hearing challenges. Its products deliver optimum listening experiences to enhance quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.

Audeara’s primary product, Audeara Headphones, integrates a unique hearing check algorithm that customises sound profiles based on individual hearing needs. This ensures users can enjoy their favourite TV shows, music, or family calls with enhanced clarity and connection.

Its top export markets are the US, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, Taiwan and Singapore.

Visit Audeara Limited website.

Biteriot is a vertically integrated apple and cherry enterprise located in the high-altitude foothills of Mount Canobolas in Orange.

Its business spans the entire value chain, from growing and packing to branding, marketing and exporting. Its grading facility handles 90% of cherry and apple production from the region.

At the heart of Biteriot is a commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. To reduce waste and maximise the value of every harvest, Biteriot repurposes unsaleable cherries into 100% natural cherry juice. This value-add product is now exported to six countries.

Its top export markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Hong Kong.

Visit Biteriot Operations website.

BixeLab builds trust in the accuracy and security of identity and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The lab delivers internationally benchmarked testing and certification services for biometric, AI and digital identity technologies.

With a neutral, independent and validated approach, BixeLab provides reliable and rigorous cyber security support tailored to protect against a wide range of internal and external threats related to biometrics and identity.

The company works with governments, banks, tech companies, healthcare providers and biometric vendors. Demand for these services continues to rise, driven by new regulations and trust frameworks emerging for digital identity and AI across the Asia-Pacific and globally.

Its top export markets are Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, India and Vietnam.

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Cycad International is an experienced exporter of rare Cycad plants and mature Boab trees. These trees are given a 'born again' opportunity in prestigious international projects where they are thriving and are revered.

Cycad International is an approved artificial propagation nursery, and can export Cycads worldwide without restriction abiding by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) criteria.

It is the only organisation permitted to salvage harvest-mature Adansonia gregorii (Boab) trees from large land-clearing operations in Western Australia. More than 95 specimens have been successfully exported and are flourishing in high-profile projects.

Its top export markets are Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Georgia.

Visit Cycad International website.

icetana AI helps security teams improve safety across large-scale surveillance networks.

The company is a global leader in AI-powered video analytics. It provides proactive surveillance solutions that detect abnormal events in real time. This enhances safety, improves operational awareness, and enables more efficient use of security resources.

Growing momentum across the Middle East and Asia reinforces icetana AI’s position as a leading provider of AI-driven surveillance.

Its top export markets are the UAE, Iraq, Singapore, Japan, the US, Kuwait, Canada, India, Jordan and Brazil.

Visit icetana AI website.

Molecule2Market (M2M) is a global-ready, boutique contract research organisation (CRO) headquartered in Melbourne. The company is dedicated to advancing innovative medical treatments, providing a streamlined solution for emerging biotechs.

M2M’s team of experienced professionals collaborate with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies to achieve clinical research goals. In 2022, M2M launched a US subsidiary, boosting services in that market by 730%. In the past year, the company has restructured its US division to better meet clients’ needs and allow for further expansion in Europe and Asia.

Its top export markets are the US, Germany, South Korea, the UK, Sweden and France.

Visit Molecule2Market website.

Pixelforce transforms ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs into market leaders through revenue-generating apps.

The company creates custom mobile applications and websites that turn business ideas into successful digital products. Its professional, high-quality apps make complex technology simple for businesses big and small.

Pixelforce apps are available to millions of users across more than 142 countries. It has particular strengths in the fitness and wellness, e-commerce, and education sectors.

Its top export markets are Italy, the UK, the US, Canada, the UAE and Hong Kong.

Visit Pixelforce website.

Three Warriors is a certified organic, Australian-made skincare brand.

The small business crafts luxurious, high-performing self-tanning products that support skin health and deliver a sun-kissed glow. Its range includes self-tanning mousse, gradual tan, face and body tan mist, and a selection of tanning accessories. Its glow-boosting products are trusted by a fast-growing global community.

In the past year, Three Warriors launched into a major UK retailer across all physical stores and online. This partnership cemented its place within the premium beauty retail space. It also delivered a 35% uplift in international sales.

Its top export markets are Netherlands, New Zealand, the UK and Lithuania. 

Visit Three Warriors website.