Deckhand (deckhandapp.com) is an innovative South Australian inspired and developed start-up commercialising a technology platform that will transform how the fishing industry undertakes regulatory compliance reporting and business management. 

With proof-of-concept already demonstrated, Deckhand has sought and successfully won a $145,000 grant from Tech-in-SA to further develop, demonstrate and commercialise the product across all the State’s commercial fisheries.

Dr Chris Colby of Colby Industries (now Colby Phillips Advisory) helped Deckhand to prepare the winning grant application. This included meeting with Tech-in-SA and industry stakeholders, shaping the grant strategy, market and pricing research, business model building, reviewing the project plan and budget, financial analysis to model future P/L, BS and cash flows, writing a supporting project plan, and compiling the grant application submission.