Australia’s grant system is working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem, writes Paul Carmignani, Managing Director of Powertech. Right now, if you’re a small business or a not-for-profit, there’s likely a funding stream available to help you test an idea, buy equipment or build capability. If you’re a multinational or a university, there’s even…
The Western Australian government has pledged $25 million in funding for manufacturing related to the energy transition ahead of the Thursday state budget. According to a statement from treasurer Rita Saffioti and other ministers, the package will help diversify the state economy and “secur[e] the poles and wires” needed for the energy transition. It includes:…
Cultured meat business Vow, which says it has worked for more than two years on food safety assessment with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), has announced that sale of its cultured quail meat is now officially approved in Australia. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said its Forged brand Japanese quail will be…
It might be to put a new sales team on the ground in a new market. Or to import some expensive production kit and fly an expert over to teach your staff how to use it properly. Or you might need to bring in outside technical help to bring a tricky project up the last…
The Allan Labor Government introduced the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill to parliament on Wednesday, delivering new enforcement powers to ensure government contracts and projects benefit Victorian workers and businesses. The bill will give the Local Jobs First Commissioner new compliance and enforcement powers to ensure contractors meet their commitments to use local workers, products…
An Australian sustainability researcher has been awarded one of the world’s largest science prizes for her work on global supply chains and their impact on developing nations. Associate Professor Arunima Malik of the University of Sydney was named one of three international champions of the 2025 Frontiers Planet Prize at a ceremony in Switzerland on…
Adelaide-based Micro-X has achieved $2.3 million worth of development milestones across three major contracts with international partners, the company announced on Monday. The hi-tech company achieved Milestone 3 under its Development Agreement with the US Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health for a Full Body CT scanner, delivering $1.4 million. Micro-X also achieved Milestone 2…
Australian space exploration company Fleet Space has announced partnerships with three quantum technology companies to develop next-generation sensors for mineral exploration. The company said on Wednesday it had partnered with mDetect, Nomad Atomics, and DeteQt to expand technology for the global mining industry by developing quantum sensors for AI-powered mineral exploration. The partnerships will advance…
Rockwell appoints new regional director, South Pacific Industrial automation company Rockwell Automation has appointed Adrian Giecco as its regional director, South Pacific, effective July 1. Giecco will take over from Anthony Wong, who was recently promoted to vice president – enterprise software sales and consulting services – Asia Pacific at the company. Giecco will relocate…
This week the Australian National Fabrication Facility announced Associate Professor Steve Shu as the new ANFF-NSW USyd Hub Director as well as Academic Director of the University of Sydney’s Research and Prototype Foundry. In a statement on Monday, Shu was described as holding a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne…