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The NSW tech minister overruled an Investment NSW recommendation to fund startup festival Spark, cutting a $40,000 grant to nothing

NSW’s tech minister scribbled Spark’s $40k grant down to $0 despite strong advice.

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24 September 2026|1 min read
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The NSW tech minister overruled an Investment NSW recommendation to fund startup festival Spark, cutting a $40,000 grant to nothing
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