Winner: Young Achiever Award

Matthew grew up in Clare Valley before relocating to Adelaide to complete double degrees in Computer Science and Mechatronic Engineering with first class honours. He is also the Founder and Managing Director at Economical Energy and inventor of the VIPER energy storage technology.

Economical Energy is developing a cost effective, long duration energy storage technology to facilitate the rapid adoption of variable renewable energy.

His team has grown to eight people and have raised funds from investors, including being selected for investment and participation in EnergyLab’s Climate Solutions Accelerator.

His role has incorporated R&D efforts of the VIPER technology, cost estimates, computer optimisation of mechanical design and working with patent applications, with the first for the VIPER technology receiving a clear report on patentability from IP Australia.