FloodMapp will offer councils subsidised access to its Prepare Solution for 12 months through the Help Fund to lower uptake barriers for local governments.

NRMA Insurance has launched a multi-million dollar Help Fund to accelerate climate resilience solutions for Australian communities facing more frequent extreme weather.

CEO Juliette Murphy emphasizes the need for broader adoption of advanced flood forecasting and real-time flood impact technology to reduce life-threatening incidents on flooded roads.

Funded projects include a data-driven water efficiency app for households, an electric seed treatment to boost crop supplies, advanced environmental mapping software, and a virtual energy grid to stabilise power during extreme heat.

FloodMapp, a Brisbane-based startup, provides real-time flood intelligence and has integrated alerts with Waze and Google Maps for immediate warnings and safer detours in Douglas and the Fraser Coast.

NRMA’s commitment to keeping talent and solutions on Australian soil is paired with accelerating trials within local communities.

Five Australian climate-tech ventures were awarded $100,000 grants each to scale their solutions: DNA Energy, FloodMapp, GeoNadir, Rainstick, and VALAI: Home Efficiency Australia.

Readers can learn more about the Help Fund and its initiatives on NRMA’s official Help Fund page.

NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch highlights collaboration and innovation to build climate resilience and protect communities, aligning with the Help Fund’s goals.